Vicarious liability claim may help truck accident victims
Thursday, 30 March 2017
A truck accident can leave a victim with significant losses. As we have previously discussed on this blog, these victims may suffer physical and emotional pain and suffering, and their injuries may result in an individual incurring a significant amount of medical debt. Additionally, many truck accident victims are so badly hurt that they are
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Helping truck accident victims determine cause and liability
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Drivers in Delaware are aware that in order to operate a motor vehicle he or she must pass specific tests and obtain a drivers’ license. With regards to truckers, the process is similar. However, truck drivers are held to a different standard than automobile drivers. Commercial truck drivers not only receive specific training, but they
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Drug and alcohol testing after a Delaware truck accident
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Being involved in a truck accident is something that is on many commuter’s minds this time of year as local highways and interstates are coated with ice, snow, rain or all of the above. However, truck accidents can occur at any time of the year. This is because many accidents are caused not by weather
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Confronting the consequences of truck accidents
Friday, 16 December 2016
After getting involved in a catastrophic truck accident, a victim may receive a substantial settlement. This is often because survivors of tractor-trailer wrecks face extremely serious injuries. From brain damage to spinal cord injuries, to various forms of paralysis and more, the injuries suffered can prove extensive. This is especially true when considering the long-term
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Can a truck accident suit compensate for lost wages?
Friday, 02 December 2016
With the holidays right around the corner, many people are likely to take time off work to celebrate with friends and family. This means that when the New Year arrives, many in New Jersey will often want to be working more hours to pay off holiday bills or make up for lost time. Time off
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Delaware man dies in New Jersey truck accident
Friday, 21 October 2016
Drivers on the road in Delaware and throughout the United States need to be cognizant of large trucks sharing the road with them. Because of the size of these vehicles, truck accidents are particularly dangerous to those in other vehicles. When there is a crash, it can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Those who
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Uncovering the true cause of a truck accident
Thursday, 06 October 2016
Vehicle accidents occur every day in Wilmington. From local side streets, to highways and even parking lots, accidents are simply a fact of life that can happen anywhere. When an accident involves a semi-truck, though, it is likely to be on a highway where vehicles travel at high rates of speed, or at an intersection
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Does “defensive driving” apply to truck drivers?
Thursday, 18 August 2016
When most Delaware residents look back on their time spent learning to drive, they probably remember many different things. One such remembrance is probably the term “defensive driving,” which can be defined in several ways but which overall stresses the importance of incident avoidance. This critical concept also applies to truck drivers, perhaps even more
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Determining responsibility for a damaging truck accident
Thursday, 04 August 2016
What happens after a truck accident on one of Delaware’s roads? If the accident victim is local to Delaware he or she can find a strong ally in the attorneys at Murphy & Landon. Knowing what to do after a collision with a semi-truck is just a part of the process of obtaining compensation for
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What are some of the more common causes behind truck accidents?
Friday, 01 July 2016
Residents of Delaware who routinely travel on the state’s highways and byways are probably accustomed to sharing the road with large trucks and other massive vehicles, ranging from buses to snow plows and beyond. Typically, drivers exercise a bit more caution around these huge vehicles for obvious reasons: getting into a wreck with one of
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