How Many Hours can a Truck Driver Drive – A Guide
Safety on our Roadways: Service Hour Guidelines for Truck Drivers Every day we share crowded highways with work commuters, e-commerce deliverers, ride-share drivers, school and metro bus drivers and large commercial truck drivers, among others. Motorists use these roadways for a multitude of purposes. Yet if they have anything in common, it is to arrive...
How Many Hours can a Truck Driver Drive – A Guide Continue reading…Drunk Driving – An Ongoing Epidemic
It is not an overstatement to say that every week we read about, hear about or Coluccio Law is contacted by the victim of a drunk driver. The statistics are grim. The CDC estimates 29 people die in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents each day in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Drunk Driving – An Ongoing Epidemic Continue reading…When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident
No one is ready for a car accident and the aftermath. But, if you’ve recently been in a car accident, you know it can cause pain, fear, inconvenience, and unplanned expenses. Having a reliable attorney for an auto accident can ease your legal journey and guide you on your way to finding justice. If you...
When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident Continue reading…Rear-end Accidents – Time for Action
Each year, nearly 1.35 million people are killed in road crashes worldwide, and as many as 50 million others are seriously injured, according to the World Health Organization. In the United States, although automobile traffic decreased during the pandemic, crash fatalities rose drastically. This led to the largest six-month spike ever recorded according to estimates...
Rear-end Accidents – Time for Action Continue reading…Amazon – Not So Prime – Delivery Vehicle Accidents
Across the country, scores of delivery vehicles, including semi-trucks and trailers, box trucks, and vans set out day and night to deliver Amazon orders. Besides seeing various delivery trucks on our highways, it is common to share neighborhood streets with trucks bearing the Amazon logo. Unfortunately, some of the Amazon delivery trucks that you regularly...
Amazon – Not So Prime – Delivery Vehicle Accidents Continue reading…How Long Does At Fault Accident Stay on Insurance Record
What does at-fault mean, and how long does an at-fault accident stay on the insurance record? Coluccio Law professionals handle many queries surrounding these cases, including questions about how to lodge an at-fault collision claim. A person’s past driving record is a major factor, but several other considerations may affect the insurance records for an...
How Long Does At Fault Accident Stay on Insurance Record Continue reading…How To Report a Reckless Driver
Instances of reckless driving on Washington roadways happen all too frequently. Whether it is traveling at a speed too high for the traffic conditions, illegal street racing, texting while driving, or swerving between lanes at high speeds, aggressive driving, reckless drivers pose a serious threat to your safety and the safety of others on the...
How To Report a Reckless Driver Continue reading…Exploring No-Fault State Laws and How They Affect Personal Injury Cases
When two or more vehicles are involved in an accident, it can be challenging to determine who was responsible for the incident. However, establishing fault is essential to insurance claims, and because each state has its laws, it pays to know “What does no-fault state mean” and who pays for car damage in a no-fault...
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Drunk Driving Facts and Figures
Widely accepted as dangerous and illegal behavior, drunk driving continues to headline the news in Washington State. Crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver have been especially prevalent on Washington roads in recent months. The serious injury and deadly outcomes that ensue from these preventable accidents are incomprehensible. The CDC estimates twenty-nine people die in alcohol-related motor...
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Truck Accident Settlements and Verdicts
When you’ve been in an accident involving a truck, you may be confused about how exactly truck accident settlements and verdicts work. Because car accidents involving trucks are often severe, trucks typically have commercial coverage of at least one million dollars. As 18-wheelers generally have many policies of insurance coverage, 18-wheeler accident settlements will typically...
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For-Hire Drivers
Professional car service and your protection During a recent ride-share trip, I noticed cards for several businesses displayed on the backside of the passenger seat. One of the business cards promoted the driver’s own for-hire transportation services. Besides working for Uber and Lyft, the driver generates revenue from transporting customers in his for-hire vehicle. “So,”...
For-Hire Drivers Continue reading…Understanding the Time Limit to Claim Injury After a Car Accident
Experiencing a car accident can be traumatic. If you or a loved one has experienced an injury from a car accident, you may be asking, "How long after a car accident can you claim injury?". The process of claiming for injuries after car accidents will vary depending on a few factors. Car accident injury claims...
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