March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you hit a truck because they stopped too fast, it can be easy to assume that you are liable for the accident, but this isn’t always the case. Most rear-end crashes are caused by the rear vehicle, but if the non-rear driver acted negligently,… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Tire blowout accidents often occur without notice and leave severe damages in their wake. CDL drivers are required by federal and state trucking regulations to maintain their vehicles and look for anything that isn’t working correctly or seems off. If you are in a tire… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you are on vacation, a business trip, or another out-of-state event and you are hit by a truck, you could be eligible to recover damages. While it’s often easier to file a claim when only one state is involved, damages are still eligible to… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you are rear-ended by a semi-truck, you likely have medical expenses, property damage, and other expenses from the accident. To ensure that your rights are protected and the best results are produced for your case, it’s essential to get a lawyer involved as soon… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
A commercial truck crash is more complex than a standard car accident. If you are hit by a commercial truck, you could be entitled to compensation for your suffering. The commercial truck accident process can be overwhelming, but an experienced attorney can offer guidance for… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Thousands of truck accidents happen every year. Whether due to negligent behavior or factors such as bad weather and truck defects, the effects that are left behind after a truck accident remain the same; injuries, fatalities, and financial damages. The fatality rate in truck accidents… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If someone is injured or sustains property damage in a truck accident, it isn’t always clear who is responsible for damages. If a truck driver caused the crash, they are liable for damages, but their employer could be responsible for the driver’s negligence as well…. read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Anyone that is injured because of another person’s negligence has the right to file a claim, but whether they are eligible to recover compensation is another matter. An experienced lawyer can determine if you are eligible to claim damages from an accident, and if so,… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Serious injuries are often accompanied by expensive financial damages that can be hard to recover from. If you are injured in a truck accident, you could be eligible to sue the at-fault truck driver and their employer for damages. During your initial consultation with an… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you are in a truck accident, chances are good that the question, “should I sue or accept an insurance settlement?” has popped into your head once or twice. Commercial trucks often cause serious injuries and expensive financial damages that can be difficult to recover… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
There are many elements involved with settling a semi-truck accident case. Some of the key factors to consider are, did the semi-truck driver cause the accident? Is more than one driver at fault in the crash? What caused the accident? And many other elements that… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Filing a civil lawsuit can recover compensation for injuries and financial damages, but another option for recovering damages from a truck accident is settling. Settling a truck accident case is less expensive and takes less time to recover damages than going to court. If you… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you are injured in a truck accident, you could be eligible to recover reimbursement for damages. Whether you are a pedestrian, another driver, or a bicyclist, in most states you have the right to file an insurance claim against the at-fault driver to recover… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
In certain instances, the employer of a negligent employee is eligible to be sued for the employee’s actions. If you are injured in a truck accident, you could be eligible to claim damages from the driver and their employer. The best way to make sure… read more
March 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you are in a commercial truck accident, you could be eligible to sue multiple parties to recover full compensation for your damages. While you can’t recover more than the total amount of damages that were caused in the commercial truck accident from multiple parties,… read more
February 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Thousands of people die every year in truck accidents and hundreds of others suffer critical injuries. If you are injured in a truck accident, it’s essential to hire an experienced lawyer to represent your case. Each state has different truck accident laws and rules for… read more
February 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If a family member dies in a truck accident, it can be emotionally and mentally exhausting to deal with. There isn’t a guidebook on what to do when a loved one dies, but consulting a lawyer can help. Your lawyer can provide guidance during this… read more
February 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
When you are partially at fault in a truck accident, the amount of responsibility you had in the crash, your state’s fault laws, and many other elements are taken into account when determining if you are eligible to recover damages. If you are partially at… read more
February 28, 2019 | Personal Injury
It’s illegal in the U.S. to drive without insurance. If you are in a truck accident but don’t have insurance, you could be required to pay for both your damages and the injured driver’s damages out-of-pocket. A lawyer can determine the best course of action… read more
February 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
After a commercial truck accident, a demand letter can be used to recover damages from the negligent truck driver. If you are injured in the accident or sustained significant financial damages, you could be eligible to recover economic and non-economic damages from the crash. If… read more
February 28, 2019 | Car Accidents \ Truck Accidents
If you are hit by a large truck, you could be eligible to recover compensation for your injuries and financial damages from the crash. It can be difficult to figure out which damages you should claim, but hiring an experienced lawyer to represent your case… read more
February 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If a truck driver causes an accident that injures or kills another, they are liable for the injured party’s damages. Insurance company liability insurance can help cover these damages, but the truck driver’s insurer will try to get you to settle for the lowest amount… read more
February 28, 2019 | Truck Accidents
A common dilemma that truck accident victims face is, “do I settle my claim or take my truck accident case to court?” There are pros and cons to both options, but the option that you should choose depends on the specifics of your case. If… read more
February 27, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Federal regulations for truck drivers are extensive, and the consequences for negligence and violating a regulation is severe. If you are in a crash where the at-fault truck driver was under the influence, they could face serious consequences such as loss of their license, fines, and… read more
February 27, 2019 | Truck Accidents
There are many different elements to take care of when a truck accident happens. It can be overwhelming to think about collecting evidence from the scene, talking to the other party’s insurance agent, and filing an insurance claim against the truck driver at fault in… read more
February 27, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Each state’s legal system has a Statute of Limitations in place for civil lawsuits. Civil suits can pertain to personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, trespassing, and more. In the State of Missouri, if you are involved in a truck accident, the Statute of Limitations… read more
February 27, 2019 | Truck Accidents
The best defense against the at-fault driver in an accident is significant evidence and an experienced lawyer. The Dixon Injury Firm has put together the following list of information that you need to collect for your truck accident lawyer after an accident to hopefully provide… read more
February 27, 2019 | Truck Accidents
It can be difficult to determine fault in semi-truck accidents, especially if multiple vehicles are involved, more than one driver is at fault for the accident, or it’s unclear who caused the crash. If you are injured in a semi-truck accident and need help determining… read more
February 27, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a truck accident, you could be eligible to recover compensation for your suffering. It’s vital to the success of your claim and the protection of your rights to act quickly after an accident… read more
February 25, 2019 | Personal Injury
Accidents are never easy to deal with, but commercial truck crashes are often more complex and severe than standard passenger vehicle accidents. If you or someone you love has been hit by a commercial truck, it’s vital to consult a lawyer immediately about the accident…. read more