Category: Truck Accident

In the realm of road safety, the question of whether a semi-truck is safer than a car is a complex one. Each type of vehicle has its own set of advantages and disadvantages when it comes to safety. The perception of safety often varies based on the context, the perspective of the...

Large truck collisions can have devastating consequences on the road, affecting not only the occupants of the trucks but also other vehicles involved. The impact of a collision involving a large truck is influenced by various factors, including the size and weight of the truck, speed, and the structural integrity of...

The roads we navigate every day are shared by a diverse range of vehicles, including large trucks that play a crucial role in transporting goods across the country. However, recent statistics reveal a concerning trend - a significant increase in fatal crashes involving large trucks in 2021.

J&Y Law delves into the major causes of truck accidents and sheds light on critical aspects that contribute to road safety. After reading a significant study in the trucking industry, we aim to provide a thorough analysis to not only educate but also help reduce the number...

As a California Truck Blind Spot Accident Lawyer, we at J&Y Law Firm know that understanding the intricacies of blind spot truck accidents is crucial to staying safe on the road. These types of accidents often involve commercial trucks and can lead to catastrophic injuries due to the large blind spots inherent...

Truck crashes tend to have more severe or fatal injuries than fender-bender collisions between cars. The greater harm that people suffer is a simple matter of physics. Tractor-trailers have more mass than passenger vehicles, particularly when loaded with heavy cargo, so they deliver an increased force on the other vehicle upon impact.

Crashes involving tractor-trailers tend to have far more serious injuries and loss of life than collisions involving only passenger vehicles. Large trucks have physics working against them because they are larger and heavier than cars. When you add overloaded trucks to the mix, you have an even greater risk of an undesirable...

If you got hurt or a close relative died because of a truck accident, you might need information about the steps you should take to make a claim for money damages for your losses. Most of the process is the same as for any other motor vehicle crash, but there are some...

The last thing you want to see in your rearview mirror when on the highway is a tractor-trailer out of control behind you. Sometimes these big rigs go into uncontrolled skids, flip over, blow tires, or jackknife. This article will help you in understanding jackknife accidents.

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Jackknife truck accidents are terrifying because these incidents involve a massive tractor-trailer weighing about 35,000 pounds when empty and up to 80,000 pounds when carrying cargo is out of control, potentially wiping out everything and everyone in its path. Severe injuries and fatalities are common in...

Nearly all auto accidents beg the same question, “Who is a fault for the collision?” This answer often includes a detailed list of at-fault parties, particularly in California commercial truck wrecks.

Truck drivers bear a great responsibility to maintain their rigs in safe, operational conditions. Sometimes, however, no matter...

You only have two years to file a lawsuit after a truck accident in California. California, like every other state, limits the amount of time you have to file lawsuits, whether for personal injury, breach of contract, property damage, and other kinds of lawsuits. A truck accident injury case is a...

Truck accidents have high rates of severe and fatal injuries, so the best thing to do is avoiding getting into one. As Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” 

Unfortunately, despite the best of intentions, truck accidents still happen. If you got hurt...

California hosts some of the busiest roadways in the nation. A prime travel and trade state, California roads are congested with commuter, leisure, and commercial drivers. 

Fast-paced and heavy traffic demand more focused attention from drivers. While all drivers make mistakes, commercial trucks add a different...

Large truck accidents injure or kill thousands of people each year. Many truck accidents are caused by truck driver error. Trucking companies may also be liable for accidents if the company is negligent or guilty of wrongdoing. However, truck accident cases are complex. These types of cases required the assistance...