Michael Pegg dies in Pennsylvania Turnpike accident involving tractor trailer.
On Sunday, February 7, Michael Pegg was killed in an accident involving an 18 wheeler in Mt. Pleasant Township, PA. According to initial reports from the county coroner, Pegg was a tow-truck driver assisting accident crews at a previous wreck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Pegg was killed when he was allegedly struck by an 18 wheeler that failed to stop for the previous wreck, crashing into three other vehicles before striking Pegg. The coroner pronounced Pegg dead at the scene. The accident is still under investigation.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Valerie Rutstein tragically killed in multi-vehicle accident involving 18 wheeler in Cheyenne, WY.
On Wednesday, March 24, Valerie Rutstein was tragically killed in a 21-vehicle accident involving multiple 18 wheelers in Cheyenne, WY. According to initial police reports, the accident allegedly began with an 18 wheeler jackknifing. Rutstein was in a passenger vehicle involved in the incident, along with seven other passenger cars, a school bus, and twelve big rigs. Police believe that icy road conditions and speed played a role in the crash. The investigation into the incident is still underway.
18 wheeler accidents often have tragic consequences. In many cases, investigation determines that these accidents are caused by negligence (on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, or some other entity). In these situations, family members of the victims of these incidents may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is never easy. I have worked on these types of cases for twenty years, and in my experience, trucking companies and their drivers will go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. Ultimately, however, the law is on you side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, even the trucking industry can be held accountable for its negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/29/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Driver dies in tragic accident involving 18 wheeler in Stafford, NJ.
On Monday, March 29, a driver was tragically killed in an accident involving an 18 wheeler in Stafford, NJ. According to police reports, a car and a tractor trailer collided, but the exact cause of the incident has not yet been determined. Police are still investigating.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. If the investigation into this case determines that the victim was somehow killed due to negligence (either on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, or some other entity), family members may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is never an easy task. I have worked on these types of cases for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies and their drivers go to extraordinary lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/29/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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James Higginbotham dies in tragic 18 wheeler accident in Trebloc, MS.
On Wednesday, March 17, James Higginbotham was tragically killed in an accident involving an 18 wheeler in Trebloc, MS. Police report that Higginbotham was in an SUV when it collided with an 18 wheeler, but the exact cause of the incident is currently unknown. Police are still investigating.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic results. In cases where a victim is killed in a big rig accident due to negligence (either on the part of the driver, the trucking company, or some other party), family members of the victim may wish to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is usually a very difficult task. I have worked on these types of lawsuits for twenty years, and in my experience, trucking companies and their drivers will often go to extraordinary lengths to avoid being held accountable for an accident. But what they don’t want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, the trucking industry can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Tragic 18 wheeler accident in Munfordville, KY claims ten lives.
On Friday, March 26, ten people were tragically killed in an 18 wheeler accident in Munfordville, KY. Initial police reports indicate that a van carrying a large number of passengers was allegedly struck head-on by an 18 wheeler which had crossed over the center line. The names of those involved have not yet been released. Police are still investigating the incident.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In some cases, officials determine that the accident was caused by negligence (either on the part of the truck driver, trucking company, or some other party). In these situations, family members of the victims may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple task, but in my experience, both trucking companies and their drivers will often do everything in their power to avoid being held responsible for an accident. The truth, however, is that the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even trucking industry giants can be held accountable for their negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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18 wheeler accident near Hubbard, OH injures one.
On Wednesday, March 24, one person was injured in a multi-vehicle accident involving an 18 wheeler near Hubbard, OH. According to initial police reports, traffic had slowed due to construction, when an 18 wheeler allegedly rear-ended one of the stopped vehicles. The driver of that vehicle was taken to a nearby hospital. Police are still investigating the incident.
18 wheeler accidents often have devastating consequences. In cases where negligence on the part of the truck driver, trucking company, or another party is responsible for an accident, those injured may wish to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is a very challenging task. I have worked on these types of cases for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies go to extraordinary lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But what they don’t want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, even trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Victim seriously injured in 18 wheeler accident near Coalinga, CA.
On Thursday, March 25, one person was critically injured in an 18 wheeler accident just north of Coalinga, CA. Police report that an SUV and an 18 wheeler collided, resulting in the SUV rolling over. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital. Authorities are still trying to determine how this incident occurred.
Accidents that involve 18 wheelers are often devastating to those involved. In many cases, some sort of negligence was responsible for the accident, whether on the part of the driver, trucking company, or some other, related party. In these situations, victims may be eligible to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple process, but in my experience with these types of cases, trucking companies and their drivers will often go to great lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for this type of accident. Ultimately, however, the law is designed to protect the victims in these situations. With an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney on your side, you can make sure that even the trucking industry is held responsible for negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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18 wheeler accident in Whittier, CA critically injures victim.
On Friday, March 19, a man was critically injured in an accident involving an 18 wheeler in Whittier, CA. According to initial police reports, the 18 wheeler allegedly was unable to brake and crashed into the victim. The accident involved a number of other vehicles and two other people suffered minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle that was allegedly hit first is still in critical condition. Police are still investigating the incident.
When 18 wheelers are involved in accidents, the results are often devastating. In cases where a victim is injured due to negligence (either on the part of the driver, the trucking company, or some other entity), the victims of such accidents may wish to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, this can be very challenging. In my experience with 18 wheeler accident cases, truck drivers and their companies will do almost anything to avoid being held responsible for an accident. The truth, however, is that the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, even the trucking industry can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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18 wheeler allegedly strikes and kills pedestrian in Austin, TX.
On Thursday, March 25, a tragic accident in Austin, TX has claimed one victim’s life. According to police reports, a man was walking on Interstate 35 when he was allegedly struck and killed by a big rig truck. The exact details of the how the accident occurred have not yet been released. Police are still investigating the incident.
Accidents involving big rig trucks can have tragic consequences. In cases where some sort of negligence played a part in the accident (whether the driver’s, the trucking company’s, or some other party’s), family members may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a straightforward process, but in my years of experience with these types of lawsuits, trucking companies and their drivers will often do almost anything to avoid being held liable for an accident. The truth, however, is that the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, you can be sure that the parties responsible for your family member’s death are brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Bus and 18 wheeler collide in Copiah County, MS, injuring two.
On Wednesday, March 24, two people were injured in a collision between a bus and an 18 wheeler in Copiah County, MS. According to police reports, the bus and the big rig collided on highway 28 near Georgetown. The driver and one student were injured, but the exact details concerning how the accident occurred have not been released. The incident is still under investigation.
The results from accidents involving big rigs are often catastrophic. In cases where negligence (on the part of the driver, the trucking company, or some other party) played a part in the accident, victims may wish to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is never easy. I have been helping people injured in 18 wheeler accidents for twenty years, and I have seen what trucking companies will do to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. The truth, however, is that the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, you can make sure that even the trucking industry is held accountable for its negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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11 dead following a horrific 18-wheeler head-on collision with a Mennonite church van
At least 11 people have died today after an 18-wheeler crashed head-on into a Mennonite church van carrying "men, women and children" in south-central Kentucky near Munfordville. Officials say the semitrailer was traveling south along I-65, when at about 5:30 a.m. the truck crossed the median and struck the loaded van. The 18-wheeler then hit a rock wall and burst into flames. The truck driver was also killed. Names of the victims have not been released, but Lt. David Jude said that the van was from Burkesville, KY and the 18-wheeler trucker was from Alabama.
Posted by: 18Wheeler Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/26/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Several people injured in 18 wheeler accident in Phelan, CA.
On Monday, March 22, several people were injured in an 18 wheeler accident in Phelan, CA. According to police, the victims were taking part in a funeral procession when an 18 wheeler allegedly ran through an intersection and struck one of the vehicles involved in the procession. The victims were rushed to a nearby hospital. Most injuries were reportedly non-life threatening, though one woman is in serious condition. The incident is still under investigation.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In many cases, negligence (either on the part of the driver, the trucking company, or some other party) played a part in the accident. In these situations, victims may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is never easy. I have worked on these types of cases for twenty years, and in my experience, many trucking companies and their drivers will go to great lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. The truth, however, is that the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/24/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Woman injured in collision involving 18 wheeler and train in Cockeysville, MD.
On Tuesday, March 23, a train conductor was injured in an accident involving a light rail train and an 18 wheeler in Cockeysville, MD. According to police, the 18 wheeler allegedly collided with the train, trapping the victim for almost half an hour. When the victim was freed, she was rushed to a nearby hospital. Officials believe her injuries are not life-threatening. The incident is still under investigations.
Accidents involving tractor trailers often have tragic consequences. If investigation determines that the truck driver or trucking company was somehow negligent in this accident, the victim may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple task, but in my experience, trucking companies and their drivers will often go to great lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident. The truth, however, is that the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, even the trucking industry can be held accountable for its negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/24/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Joann Neal dies after tragic Berkeley County, SC 18 wheeler accident.
On Monday, March 22, Joann Neal was killed after her SUV was allegedly struck by an 18 wheeler in Berkeley County, SC. Police report that Neal was hit when the 18 wheeler allegedly attempted to cross US 176. The incident is still under investigation.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In some cases, it is determined that negligence (on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, or some other entity) is responsible for the victim's death. In these situations, family members of the victim may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a straightforward task, but in my experience, both trucking companies and their drivers will often go to great lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/23/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Six-year-old Kevin Vasquez killed in tragic 18 wheeler accident near Chicago, IL.
On Friday, March 19, six-year-old Kevin Vasquez was killed in a tragic 18 wheeler accident near Chicago, IL. According to police reports, Vasquez and his father were allegedly struck by an 18 wheeler while attempting to cross a street. They were both taken to the hospital, but tragically, Kevin did not survive his injuries. Authorities are still investigating.
18 wheeler accidents often have tragic consequences. In cases where negligence was involved in these types of accidents (either on the part of the driver or the trucking company), the victim's family may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is often very difficult. I have been bringing lawsuits against trucking companies for twenty years, and I have seen what both drivers and their companies are willing to do in order to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, even the trucking industry giants can be held accountable for their negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/22/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Paul Smith killed in tragic multi-vehicle accident involving 18 wheeler in Arlington, TX.
On Sunday, March 21, Paul Smith was tragically killed when an 18 wheeler allegedly fell on top of his car in a multi-vehicle accident in Arlington, TX. Police report that two vehicles were involved in the initial collision and other vehicles then collided with the initial wreck. The accident is still under investigation.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. If it is determined that Smith's death was somehow caused by negligence (either on the part of the driver, the trucking company, or some other party), Smith's family may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is an extremely difficult task. I have been helping victims of 18 wheeler accidents for twenty years, and I have seen both drivers and trucking companies go to extraordinary lengths to avoid taking responsibility for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/22/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Accident involving 18-wheeler in Arlington, TX claimed the life of Paul Smith of Haltom City
On March 21, 2009, Paul Smith of Haltom City was killed in an 18-wheeler accident in Arlington, TX. The fatal truck accident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on I-30 near Fielder Road. The full details of the accident have not been made public. However, authorities have made it known that the accident involved an 18-wheeler and was likely attributed to the icy conditions. 36-year-old Paul Smith is believed to have been killed as a result of the commercial truck crushing some portion of his vehicle.
Thoughts from attorney Michael Grossman:
I have seen many similar accidents that have resulted in legal proceedings in my 20 years of practicing 18-wheeler accident law. I can make a good assumption with regard to how the trucking company will try to defend this situation based on the little information I have of the circumstances. (Naturally, the specifics of the accident as we know it are subject to change pending further investigation.)
My firm has handled numerous 18-wheeler accident cases where inclement weather was a factor, and in almost every single one of those cases the defendants tried to argue that the accident was entirely caused by the weather. Bad weather does not excuse bad driving according to the law, but for some reason juries see it as a compelling argument and the defendants in these cases love to take advantage of that. It therefore becomes vital to have a compelling argument that alters a potential jury's understanding of the situation such that they are not swayed by such logical fallacies.
The conditions on the road at the time of this accident were certainly bad, but the conditions alone cannot be blamed for such an event.
We trust that other motorists will drive safely for the given set of conditions. That includes truck drivers. When any driver fails to maintain safe control of their vehicle, they cannot simply blame the incident on the the conditions of the road. The rules of the road dictate that the driver is ultimately responsible for making the necessary adjustments to their speed and other driving functions in order to maintain the proper duty of care to other motorists. In other words, while it is easy for someone to dismiss a fatal incident such as this as an unavoidable accident, that is erroneous. This reeks of negligence the likes of which I have seen in numerous similar cases.
As such, the family of the decedent would have a legitimate wrongful death claim against the driver of the 18-wheeler (provided the circumstances described above are as accurate as they were originally reported).
This is where it gets tricky for a family that has lost a loved one in an 18-wheeler accident. The law specifically states that they have a claim but it is a common misconception that once liability is established that the plaintiff's will simply be fairly compensated. The insurance companies that cover commercial vehicles instantly go into "damage control" mode once such an accident has occurred. Their immediate response is to launch an investigation into the accident with a biased form of investigating that is designed to find any way to diminish the value of the damages that they will have to pay out. Essentially, the wrongful death laws in Texas make it clear that the family is entitled to some variety of claim but the amount that constitutes "fair compensation" is entirely debatable and this is where most people that do not have adequate legal representation will lose the battle. All a trucking company's insurance company has to do is form an argument that is solid enough to plant a seed of doubt in a potential jury's mind and they can legitimately deny a claim or diminish the amount they will offer to settle. They always want to make such a play and the only thing that stops them is a Texas attorney who is capable of defeating any such arguments.
This is certainly one of the types of situations where there is as much to lose as their is to gain and an experienced truck accident attorney will likely be the determining factor.
In any event, this is yet another sad example of how our neighbors here in the Metroplex can suffer devastating consequences of an 18-wheeler accident. I hope everything works out well for the family of the deceased.
Posted by: Dallas truck accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/21/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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David Montero killed in tragic 18 wheeler accident in Plaquemine, LA.
On Friday, March 19, David Montero was killed in a tragic accident at Dow Chemical in Plaquemine, LA. According to police, Montero was walking behind an 18 wheeler, helping clear its path, when he fell and was then allegedly crushed by the big rig. He died at the scene. Authorities are still investigating the incident.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In cases where it is determined that a victim was killed due to negligence (on the part of the truck driver, trucking company, or some other entity), the victim's family may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple task, but in my experience, trucking companies and their drivers will often go to great lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But the truth is that the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, you can be sure that those responsible for your family member's death are brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/20/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Pedestrian in San Francisco, CA killed in tragic accident involving 18 wheeler.
On Friday, March 19, a pedestrian was killed in a tragic accident in San Francisco, CA. Police reports indicate that a collision involving a pickup truck and an 18 wheeler struck a nearby pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are still trying to determine who was at fault in the accident.
18 wheeler accidents often have tragic consequences. If it is determined that this pedestrian's death was caused by negligence (on the part of the truck driver, trucking company, or any other party), the pedestrian's family may wish to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, this may be extremely difficult. I have been working on 18 wheeler accident cases for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies go to great lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident like this. But the truth is that the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, even the trucking industry giants can be held accountable for their negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/19/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Victim in critical condition after Grayson County, TX 18 wheeler accident.
On Thursday, March 18, one person was in critical condition after an 18 wheeler accident in Grayson County, TX. According to police, traffic had slowed to one lane, but an 18 wheeler allegedly did not slow down and crashed into two vehicles. The driver of one of those vehicles was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Authorities are still investigating the accident.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In cases where negligence (either on the part of the driver, the trucking company, or some other related party) causes a victim's injuries, the victim may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this can be a very difficult task. I have been helping 18 wheeler accident victims for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/19/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Man killed after being struck by an 18 wheeler in San Diego, CA.
On Thursday, March 19, a man was killed in a tragic accident involving an 18 wheeler in San Diego, CA. Police report that the man had stopped his car on a curb and exited the vehicle. He was then allegedly struck by an 18 wheeler. The accident is still being investigated. So far, no charges have been filed.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers, unfortunately, often have tragic consequences. If it is determined that this victim's death was caused by some form of negligence (either by the driver, the trucking company, or any other party), family members may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple process, but in my experience, trucking companies and their drivers will often go to extraordinary lengths to avoid being held responsible for this kind of accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, the trucking industry can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/19/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Eric Valenzuela killed in tragic 18 wheeler accident in Victorville, CA.
On Monday, March 8, Eric Valenzuela was killed in a tragic 18 wheeler accident in Victorville, CA. According to police, Valenzuela was allegedly struck by an 18 wheeler while making a turn. The accident is still under investigation.
18 wheeler accidents often involve tragic consequences. In some cases, an accident is caused due to the negligence of the truck driver or trucking company. Though it is impossible to tell who was at fault in this situation, if it is determined that Valenzuela was killed due to negligence, his family may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple task, but in my experience, trucking companies will do everything in their power to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But the truth is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry can be held accountable for its negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/18/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Person killed in tragic 18 wheeler accident in Chickasaw, MS.
On Wednesday, March 17, one person was killed in a tragic 18 wheeler accident in Chickasaw, MS. According to police, the accident involved an 18 wheeler and one other vehicle, but the rest of the details have not yet been made public. Officials are still investigating the accident.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have devastating consequences. In cases where these accidents are caused by negligence (on the part of the trucking company, the truck driver, or some other party), family members of the victim may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is never easy. I have worked on 18 wheeler accident cases for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies and their drivers go to great lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/18/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Pedestrian dies in tragic accident in Adrian, MI.
On Wednesday, March 17, a pedestrian was killed in a tragic accident in Adrian, MI. Police report that the pedestrian was killed in a crash that involved an 18 wheeler and one other vehicle. The investigation into the exact nature of the crash is ongoing.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In some cases, negligence on the part of the driver, trucking company, or some other party causes these accidents. In such situations, family members of the victim may wish to file a lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple task, but in my experience, trucking companies will do almost anything to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But the truth is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/17/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Driver hurt in 18 wheeler accident in Tulsa, OK.
On Tuesday, March 16, a driver was hurt in an accident involving an 18 wheeler in Tulsa, OK. According to police, the driver was struck when an 18 wheeler allegedly changed lanes and crashed into the victim. A second 18 wheeler then allegedly crashed into the back of the first. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital. The accident is still being investigated.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have devastating consequences. In cases where these accidents are caused by negligence (on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, or some other party), victims may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple task, but in my experience, trucking companies and their drivers will often go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But the truth is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be held accountable for their negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/17/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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South Texas Bus Crash Kills Christina Lozano Campos and Efrain Dominguez-Valenzuela; injures over 30
On March 16, 2010, a passenger bus traveling through Texas toward Mexico overturned south of San Antonio, TX, in Campbellton. According to police, two people have died, one remains in critical condition, and at least another thirty were injured and are being treated at area hospitals. Lewisville Texas resident Christina Lozano Campos, 62, and 27-year-old Efrain Dominguez-Valenzuela from Brownsville Texas were both killed in the accident. Texas Department of Public Safety investigators believe that a broken drive shaft might have caused the bus accident. The accident is under investigation. Losing someone you love is a horrible experience. In some cases, this kind of loss is caused by someone's negligence. In this particular accident, equipment failure may be at fault. As the investigation continues, we can be sure of who's actions or inaction contributed to this tragedy (IE: bus driver, maintenance crew, another vehicle, or any number of other parties). It is impossible to say at this point in this investigation. But ultimately, if another party is responsible for this accident, the family members of the victims may wish to recover damages through a wrongful death lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is no easy task. I have worked on these types of cases for twenty years, and I have seen both individuals and companies go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for such a serious accident. Ultimately, the law is on your side, and with the help of a Texas wrongful death lawyer, you can be sure that the party responsible for your family member's death is held accountable.
Posted by: Bus Crash Injury and Death Lawyer Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/17/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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18 wheeler accident in Freeborn County, MN claims one life.
On Monday, March 15, one person was killed in a tragic 18 wheeler wreck on I-35 in Freeborn County, MN. According to police a minivan was struck by an 18 wheeler and one of the occupants of the minivan was killed. Officials are still investigating the wreck.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have catastrophic consequences. In cases where negligence (on the part of the driver or the trucking company or some other party) causes the accident, victims or their families may wish to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is never easy. I have worked on these types of cases for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies go to extraordinary lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/15/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Woman killed in tragic tractor trailer accident identified as Kristen Taylor.
On Wednesday, March 10, a multi-vehicle accident involving two tractor trailers near Cedar City, UT claimed the life of one woman. That woman has been identified as Kristen Taylor. Police report that Taylor had stopped behind a tractor trailer that had previously been involved in an accident when she was rear-ended by another tractor trailer and pinned between the two trucks. She died of her injuries at the scene.
18 wheeler accidents often have tragic consequences. In cases where these accidents are caused by negligence (from either the truck driver, the trucking company, or some other party), family members may wish to seek justice through an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is a very difficult task. I have worked on these types of lawsuits for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But the simple truth is this: the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking giants can be held accountable for their negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/12/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Brian Symington killed by 18 wheeler.
On Thursday, March 11, Brian Symington was hit by a tractor trailer driven by Theodore Mayes while driving towards West Palm Beach, FL. Symington was killed in the accident. Officials are still investigating the details.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In cases where these accidents are caused by negligence on the part of the truck driver or the trucking company, family members of the victims may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is a very difficult task. I have worked on these types of cases for twenty years, and I have seen what trucking companies are willing to do in order to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/12/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Joshua Chapman injured in hit and run accident involving big rig truck.
On Monday, March 8, Joshua Chapman was hurt in a hit and run accident involving an 18 wheeler in Fairburn, GA. Chapman reports that he was driving in between a median wall and the 18 wheeler when the 18 wheeler swerved into Chapman's vehicle and crushed it against the median. Chapman suffered serious back injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. Police are still looking for the 18 wheeler driver.
18 wheeler accidents often have tragic consequences. In cases like this one where a driver is negligent, victims may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is a very difficult process. I have been helping victims of 18 wheeler accidents for twenty years, and I have seen what trucking companies and their drivers are willing to do in order to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is designed to protect the victims in these accidents, and with an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney on your side, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/11/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Driver killed in tragic 18 wheeler accident in Lithonia, GA.
On Thursday, March 11, a man was killed in a tragic 18 wheeler accident in Lithonia, GA. Police report that the man had collided with a tractor trailer and then gotten out of his vehicle to inspect damages. He was then hit by another passing 18 wheeler and killed instantly. Officials are still investigating the incident.
Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In cases where a victim loses their life due to a driver's negligence, family members may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is an easy process, but in my experience, trucking companies will go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, even trucking giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/11/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Timothy Christensen injured in accident involving SUV and two big rig trucks.
On Tuesday, March 9, Timothy Christensen was injured in an accident near Sheboygan, WI. Police report that Christensen's SUV was sandwiched in between two big rig trucks when the front 18 wheeler slowed to make a turn. Christensen slowed as well but he was then rear-ended by an 18-wheeler driven by Steven Guelig. His vehicle was crushed in between the two trucks. Police are still investigating the accident. Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In many cases, victims in these accidents may be eligible to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is an easy task, but in my experience, trucking companies and their drivers will do anything in their power to avoid accepting responsibility for someone's injuries. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of a Dallas big rig accident lawyer, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/10/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Big rig truck involved in fatal hit and run in Fort Worth, TX.
On Tuesday, March 9, a man was killed in a tragic hit and run accident in Forth Worth, TX. Police report that the man was crossing the street when he was hit by a pickup truck and an 18 wheeler. The 18 wheeler did not stop. Witness reports are still coming in and police are still investigating the exact details of the incident. Accidents involving big rig trucks are often tragic. In cases where negligence is a factor in these accidents, victims or their families may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is a simple task, but in my experience, trucking companies and their insurance carriers will do everything in their power to avoid accepting responsibility for an incident. But ultimately, the law is designed to protect victims and their families. With an experienced Dallas tractor trailer accident lawyer on your side, even trucking giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/9/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Big rig accident in Cedar Bluffs, NE claims the life of one woman.
On Tuesday, March 9, a tragic accident involving an 18-wheeler has claimed the life of one woman. Police report that the victim was broadsided by a big rig truck. She died at the scene. The incident is still under investigation. As of yet, no charges have been filed. 18 wheeler accidents often have catastrophic consequences. When someone is killed in these accidents due to someone else's negligence, the victim's family may wish to file a wrongful death lawsuit. I wish I could say that this is an easy task, but I have worked on 18 wheeler accident cases for twenty years, and I have seen what trucking companies are willing to do in order to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side. With the help of a Dallas big rig accident attorney, even trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/9/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Debra Schiebel hit and killed by big rig truck while jogging.
On Saturday, March 6, Debra Schiebel was jogging across a street in Wasington DC. Tragically, she was struck and killed by an 18 wheeler. Police believe that the driver of the truck did not realize an accident had occurred. Police are still investigating the incident. 18 wheeler accidents often have tragic consequences. In cases where a victim is hurt or killed due to negligence, the victim or the victim's family members may wish to file an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, these lawsuits are extremely difficult. I have worked with victims of these types of accidents for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But ultimately, the law is on your side. With the help of a semi-truck accident attorney, even trucking giants can be held accountable for their negligence.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/9/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Easton, CA big rig accident claims the life of one pedestrian.
On Tuesday, March 9, a pedestrian was walking just south of Easton, CA. The pedestrian was struck by a passing big rig truck and killed. The victim's name has not been released. Police are still investigating the incident. 18 wheeler accidents often have tragic consequences. In cases where these deadly accidents are caused by negligence on the part of the driver or the trucking company, victims or their families may wish to file an 18-wheeler wrongful death lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is a very difficult task. I have worked on these sorts of lawsuits for twenty years, and I have seen what trucking companies are willing to do in order to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But ultimately, the law is on your side. With the help of an experienced Dallas truck accident lawyer, even the trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/9/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Florida deputy Leroy Rahmings killed in tragic big rig accident.
On Tuesday, March 9, Leroy Rahmings, a deputy in Collier County, FL, was killed in a tragic 18-wheeler accident on State Road 82. Police report that the accident involved a pickup and a big rig truck, but the details of the accident are still under investigation. Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In many cases, these accidents are caused by negligence on the part of the 18 wheeler driver or trucking company. Unfortunately, filing a lawsuit in these cases is extremely difficult. I have been helping victims of 18 wheeler accidents for twenty years, and I have seen trucking insurance companies go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting responsibility for an accident. But what they don't want you to know is this: the law is on your side, and with the help of an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney, you can make sure that those responsible for your loved one's accident are brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/9/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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How insurance companies are avoided paying victims.
I have spent twenty years helping victims injured by 18 wheelers seek the compensation they deserve. In the past, these lawsuits have been brutal. The commercial insurance carriers that cover trucking companies have fought tooth and nail, denying liability at every turn. Seeking justice in these cases was a constant struggle. But today, the struggle is changing. Insurance companies are using a new tactic, and with this tactic, they are deceiving victims and cheating them out of settlements. Insurance companies began to realize that their aggressive behavior was driving people to seek attorneys to assist them in the legal battle. This is the last thing insurance companies want. So within the past five years, insurance companies have begun to be more passive. They are acting friendly, cooperating with the victims in 18 wheeler accidents. This may seem like a good thing, but it absolutely is not. Insurance carriers have realized that, if they are less hostile, victims are less likely to seek an 18-wheeler accident attorney. Insurance companies delay their investigations and bombard victims with friendly but leading questions. The dangers here are twofold: first, insurance companies are able to extract information from victims that can be incriminating in court. They are very adept at asking questions in such a way as to elicit answers that make you liable for an accident. But perhaps more importantly, they are hurting your chances of finding an attorney. Attorneys know that, the longer an insurance company has to interrogate a victim, the harder a case will be. Insurance companies are hoping that they can delay your case long enough that, once you realize that they are working against you, no attorney will be willing to take your case. In the modern legal world, it is imperative that you seek an experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney for dealing with these insurance carriers. They are ruthless, and more than anything else, they care about their bottom line. Don't succumb to their tricks. With the help of a Dallas big rig accident lawyer, you can make sure that those responsible for your injuries are brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/5/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Oregon Driver killed in accident involving two big rig trucks.
On Thursday, March 4, a driver was killed in an accident involving two big rig trucks in Oakridge, Oregon. Officials report that a truck hauling some hay lost its cargo. The driver was unaware that the hay had fallen off. Another big rig driver struck the hay and crashed into a ditch. The driver was killed in the accident. The incident is still under investigation. Accidents involving 18 wheelers often have tragic consequences. In cases where negligence may have played a part in the accident, victim's family members may wish to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is a difficult task. I have worked on trucking accident cases for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies go to great lengths to avoid being held responsible for an accident. But ultimately, the law is on your side, and with the help of a experienced 18 wheeler wreck attorney, even trucking industry giants can be brought to justice.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/4/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Legal dangers of the modern 18 wheeler insurance provider.
I have worked on 18 wheeler accident lawsuits for twenty years. Over the course of my work, I have seen the strategies used by insurance companies evolve greatly. Twenty years ago, the massive insurance carriers that covered 18 wheeler companies acted differently -- ostensibly, at least. Twenty years ago, these insurance carriers would fought fight tooth and nail to avoid paying out, aggressively denying any claims of liability in an accident. But this strategy had problems. Ultimately, this strategy was driving more and more people to seek out attorneys to help them fight the legal battle. Obviously, insurance companies didn't like this. So roughly five years ago, they began to change how they handled victims of 18 wheeler accidents. In the past five years, insurance companies have been acting friendly, accepting responsibility for your damages, and just generally being cooperative with those people injured by their clients. This may seem like a good thing for the victims of 18 wheeler accidents. But the truth is, the insurance companies are manipulating the victims. They have found that, if they are passive and complacent, victims are not nearly as likely to hire an attorney. They combine this complacency with endless delays and stalls. They drag out investigations, and they ask victims countless questions about their accident. Essentially, they are fishing for specific pieces of information that can allow them to deny or drastically reduce your claim. They just want a way out. This strategy presents two unique problems to victims. Firstly, the longer insurance adjusters have to fish for information, the more likely they are to find something they can use against you. But more importantly, the longer they have to ask questions, the more damage is done to your case. They're using these delays for a very specific purpose. They're hoping that, by the time you realize how deceitful they're being, your case will be irreparably damaged and no attorney will take it. You will then be forced to accept a small offer because you will have no other options. Today, it is more important than ever that you seek out an experienced Texas trucking attorney if you are hurt in an 18 wheeler accident. Just remember that, above all, the trucking companies and their insurance carriers care about their bottom line. You will need someone on your side who can fight these companies on their own terms, someone who can force them to offer you the settlement you deserve. If you are hurt by an 18 wheeler, make sure that the people responsible accept liability for their actions.
Posted by: Trucking Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/1/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article
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