When recovering from a serious truck accident, one of the first questions is often about money: What is the average truck accident settlement in Arizona? Unfortunately, there’s no simple number. Every truck accident case is different, and settlement value depends on many factors, such as injury severity, liability, and how the crash affects your life. Since 2016, the legal...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to truck accidents, there are a variety of factors at play. One of those factors is the commercial truck insurance held by the party responsible. The type of coverage held by the trucking company not only depends on what they carry but also where they operate. This makes pursuing compensation a daunting task without the help...
Continue ReadingWhen an Amazon delivery van or Flex driver crashes into your vehicle, the situation can feel chaotic and confusing. You’re injured, your car is damaged, and you may not know who’s responsible or what your next move should be. If you’re thinking, “An Amazon driver hit my car—what now?” you are not alone. Each year, Amazon delivery vehicles, including...
Continue ReadingA fully loaded semi can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Your car? Maybe 4,000. So when a commercial truck hits a smaller vehicle, the results are often devastating and can leave you with some serious questions: Why did this happen? Who’s responsible? And what can I do about it? These aren’t just emotional reactions—they’re the first steps in your...
Continue ReadingA standard car accident claim usually involves two drivers, a single police report, and a few weeks of back and forth with insurance companies. A truck crash? That’s an entirely different ballgame. When a semi-truck hits your vehicle, you’re not just dealing with a driver—you’re up against a highly structured operation of trucking companies, insurers, dispatchers, and the legal...
Continue ReadingTexas plays a major role in the U.S. freight movement. With over 313,000 miles of roadway in the state and major interstates like I-10, I-20, I-35, and I-45, it’s no surprise that many of the most active trucking routes run through Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that trucks move more than 2.1 billion tons of freight...
Continue ReadingAmerica’s supply chain depends on long-haul trucking. According to the American Trucking Association, the trucking industry moves more than 72% of the nation’s freight by weight. From food and fuel to building materials and personal goods, commercial trucks are the backbone of day-to-day life across the country. The largest trucking companies in the U.S. operate fleets in the tens...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico’s location in the southwest makes it a major hub for freight movement across the U.S. From oil transport in the Permian Basin to shipments headed north to Denver and east to Dallas, trucks move millions of tons through the Land of Enchantment every year. While national carriers play a huge role in interstate freight, many trucking companies...
Continue ReadingUPS truck accidents occur and have increased as E-commerce has grown. Being involved in an accident with a United Parcel Service (UPS) truck may be overwhelming in terms of stress and knowing where to turn. Since the claims process isn’t straightforward, you probably have several questions regarding UPS vehicle accident claims. If you were injured by a UPS truck...
Continue ReadingBeing rear-ended by a truck can leave you with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your financial future. If you’re wondering how much compensation you may receive, there is no universal amount for rear-ended by a commercial truck settlement for every case. Settlements vary widely depending on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, liability, and available insurance...
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