Who Is Liable in a Car Crash? Most car crash claims start with the other driver, but the driver is not always the only party who may be responsible. An employer, the vehicle owner, a government agency or a parts maker can also play a role. Sorting out who may be legally responsible is an early task for a car accident attorney, because each party may have separate insurance. Driver negligence A negligence claim asks whether a driver failed to use reasonable care. Typic
№ 02Underride and Jackknife Crashes: Causes and Evidence
What to Know About Underride and Jackknife Truck Crashes Underride and jackknife crashes are two kinds of tractor-trailer collisions that frequently cause severe injuries. In an underride crash, a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully under a trailer or truck body. A jackknife occurs when the tractor and trailer fold toward each other, often blocking several lanes. Each raises its own evidence questions for an 18-wheeler accident lawyer. Why underride crashes are so dan
№ 03What FMCSA and NHTSA Data Show About Truck Accidents
Tractor-Trailer Crash Statistics: FMCSA and NHTSA Figures National crash data shows how often large trucks are involved in serious crashes. The figures below come from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and each is labeled with its year. A truck accident lawyer may cite figures like these for background, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes, not what happened in a single one