When you’re involved in a serious truck accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming. The physical injuries, the fear, the confusion…it all hits at once. On top of medical decisions and insurance stress, you’re left wondering: How could this have happened? Was the truck driver tired or distracted? Maybe they shouldn’t have been on the road […]

At first glance, it may seem that the biggest difference between an accident with another car and a commercial vehicle is size. As an experienced truck accident attorney who has handled many of these cases, I’ve learned that size difference is only the start of the story. Truly understanding these cases requires unraveling a complex […]

New Mexico is notorious for truck accidents, and underrides often cause the most devastating damages of all. It’s nearly impossible for drivers to avoid being in the path of a semi truck when it veers into their lane or stops suddenly — which is why it’s rarely a victim’s fault when their vehicle slides under […]

Semi-trucks are massive, and it takes a skilled driver to operate them safely. Unfortunately, drivers of 18-wheelers are not always knowledgeable about the best safety practices, and accidents occur. Because of the substantial mass difference between these vehicles and others on the road, these accidents are often severe and result in significant bodily injury or […]

Due to the severe nature of accidents with large commercial vehicles, victims and their families often face mounting medical bills and emotional stress. Companies will often try to settle truck accident claims quickly. A fast payout to ease the financial strain is tempting.  

Cars of all sizes share the road with huge semi-trailer trucks. It is inevitable that they will sometimes collide. The weight of these trucks can make the impact deadly, and their height off the ground makes an underride crash more likely.