An 18-wheeler weighs 80,000 pounds or 40 tons. This ginormous vehicle overpowers most of the personal vehicles on the road that average about 5,000 pounds. This means truck drivers take on extra responsibility to drive safely. When a truck gets into an accident with...
After an automobile accident, saying, “I’m sorry,” unfortunately comes second nature. Even if whatever happened wasn’t our fault, we often mutter the words, “I am sorry” to diffuse the tense situation. While these minor apologies may be polite social niceties, they...
Heavy commercial truck drivers need to exercise caution on the road. The reason is that the sheer size and weight of 18-wheeler vehicles vastly exceed the size and weight of automobiles. As a result, truck accidents are far more deadly than other traffic-related...
A car accident can be an overwhelming experience. Right after the accident, you might feel shaken, frustrated or disoriented. Often, people feel the need to apologize even if the accident was not their fault. Some will say “I’m sorry” because they don’t know what else...
When you’re putting together a damage claim following a car crash, you want to be sure that you’re doing everything you can to protect your rights to compensation. Submitting a car accident claim can be a very fact-orientated process. Since the insurance adjuster was...
