Truck Accidents
California law allows people to seek compensation if they get hurt in truck accidents in Sacramento. One type of compensation is punitive damages. However, this money is only available if the truck driver, trucking company, or other at-fault party engaged in outrageous and dangerous conduct. If you or a loved one sustained injuries in a […]
Many of today’s commercial trucks are equipped with an event data recorder (EDR), known informally as a truck “black box.” This device monitors the truck during operation and stores information about accidents when they happen. This electronic information can be crucial when identifying the cause of a truck crash. Personal injury attorneys can also use […]
If you suffered injuries in a truck accident in Sacramento, you may be entitled to financial compensation. However, securing the money you need for your medical bills and collision-related expenses requires proving someone else was at fault. This is called proving negligence. To prove negligence in a truck accident case, you must construct a solid […]
A truck accident can change your life in an instant. One minute, you’re driving along the road. The next, you find yourself in the hospital with severe injuries. In some cases, accident victims heal from their injuries and return to their daily routines. Others need medical care for years or the rest of their lives. […]
Truck accidents are particularly catastrophic for people outside of the truck, including drivers and occupants of passenger vehicles, as well as for motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Other road users have little protection in a collision with a large truck. As a result, 17 people were killed, and another 358 were injured by large truck accidents […]
By law, truck drivers must log the number of hours they spend behind the wheel. They must adhere to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, which dictate when and how long they can drive before taking a mandatory rest break. These rules are in place to prevent fatigue-related accidents. For decades, truck drivers used written […]
If you’re stressed out and wondering what to do after a truck accident, you’re not alone. Dealing with injuries and insurance companies is nothing short of overwhelming after a crash. A truck accident attorney from Demas Law Group can take the pressure off by preparing your claim and representing you throughout the claims process. Truck […]
The spring of 2020 brought changes to every type of job in the United States. In the new world we all face, truck drivers have to adapt to new road safety rules. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread impact on the supply chain due to increased demand for certain goods. It made medical supplies […]
With its reasonable prices, wide variety of products, speedy shipping, and convenient delivery, millions of Americans shop on Amazon every day. That’s especially true during the coronavirus crisis. An increase in customer demand has put thousands of Amazon delivery vehicles on the road, and these vehicles are wreaking havoc on the public at large. Drivers […]
We live in a fast-paced society where instant gratification has become possible thanks to numerous advances in technology. Now, no matter where you live, you can have almost anything you want delivered to your front door in two days or less. No more getting in the car, browsing multiple stores, and fighting with other shoppers […]