Truck Accident Info

The interstate trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a branch of the United States Department of Transportation. Many trucking regulations are designed to protect the motoring public. FMCSA publishes its trucking regulations in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These regulations are available on the web, [...]

Due to the complexities of the commercial trucking industry, it is not always easy to identify the parties who should be held accountable for a truck crash. Of course, the negligent truck driver is most often a responsible party. But the truck driver’s employer is also legally responsible for damages caused by its employee who [...]

A heavy truck at highway speeds can cause devastating injuries. Finding enough insurance to cover the damages can be a critical component for obtaining full compensation for injuries caused by a truck crash.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations (49 CFR 387.9) require most commercial trucks which travel between states to carry a minimum of [...]