Ryan Zavodnick | October 10, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Until 1986, many states allowed anyone with a valid driver’s license to drive a commercial vehicle. This state of affairs led to situations where improperly trained drivers were taking 18-wheelers cross-country. Unsurprisingly, the resulting truck accidents were frequently catastrophic. In 1986, Congress passed the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which requires drivers of commercial vehicles […]
Ryan Zavodnick | March 15, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Chances are you have never heard of MCS-90. Unless you are in the trucking industry, it may not be familiar to you. Even if you’ve been in an accident with a commercial truck and are seeking compensation for injuries, MCS-90 may not ever be a factor. But if the trucking company isn’t carrying the required […]
Ryan Zavodnick | July 1, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks have large blind spots, or “no-zones,” which are located in the front and rear of the truck and on its sides. The truck driver cannot see a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, or another object in the truck’s blind spots. Blind spot accidents are common. Unfortunately, a large truck can crush a passenger vehicle and cause […]
Ryan Zavodnick | June 23, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Large commercial truck accidents are often devastating and involve multiple vehicles. A passenger truck may not cause as much damage as a semi-truck accident, but there is always the possibility of severe injuries and significant property damage. Pennsylvania’s Requirement for Reporting a Truck Accident Pennsylvania laws require that drivers report a motor vehicle accident if […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 17, 2020 | Truck Accidents
The weight of a semi-truck can vary depending on several factors, specifically concerning the type of semi-truck and the cargo that it is carrying. On average, semi-trucks can weigh up to 25,000 pounds (12.5 tons). More specifically, the semi-tractor, which is the portion of the truck in which the engine sits, can weigh between 15,000-25,000 […]
Ryan Zavodnick | January 23, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Tractor-trailer accidents can be extremely destructive and even fatal for other drivers on the road. The large size of the trucks can make it difficult to drive safely in some situations like severe weather. Drivers in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania should be particularly wary. A new study revealed that the state is one of the worst […]
Ryan Zavodnick | December 14, 2016 | Truck Accidents
Wal-Mart truck driver Kevin Roper pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular homicide and aggravated assault for the fatal 2014 trucking accident that resulted in comedian James McNair’s death. Roper was found to have been driving 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit while in a construction zone when he smashed into a limousine […]
Ryan Zavodnick | September 3, 2015 | Car Accidents \ Truck Accidents
One question we hear a lot from our clients that have been injured in a car accident or truck accident is “how long will my case take?” Unfortunately, that answer is determined on a case by case basis and there is no one size fits all answer. There are a variety of factors that go […]
