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How do Concrete Trucks Cause Accidents

Concrete truck accidents can be serious and cause significant damage and injury due to the heavy weight and nature of the materials being transported. These enormous vehicles weigh over 60,000 pounds while transporting cement. The weight of a concrete truck is disproportionately concentrated in the mixing drum; hence these trucks are frequently quite top-heavy. Cement trucks, therefore, have a 10 times higher rollover rate than cars. Have you been in a Concrete Truck Accident? Coluccio Law is a personal law firm that specializes in helping victims of truck accidents, including concrete truck accidents. The law firm provides legal assistance to those who have been injured in a concrete truck accident, or to the families of those who have been affected.

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A Complete Guide on Semi Truck Accident 2023 Lawsuit

The Coluccio Law team is committed to making a genuine and positive difference in the lives of persons and their families. Kevin Coluccio and Coluccio Law specialize in collisions involving commercial trucks and semi-trucks. It is estimated that each year, there are roughly 5,000 people killed in semi-truck accidents. The most common causes of semi-truck accidents are truck driver fatigue, speeding, failure to follow traffic control devices, poor vehicle maintenance, distracted truck drivers, inexperienced truck drivers, and improper cargo loading. Why are Semi Truck Accidents so Dangerous? If a semi-truck collides with another vehicle at high speed, serious or fatal injuries are likely to occur. The size and weight of a commercial truck are two of the primary elements that

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What is Considered a Commercial Vehicle

Most people picture 18-wheeler trucks that weigh tens of thousands of pounds and result in devastating damage in an accident when they wonder what is considered a commercial vehicle. In truck accident law, as well as automobile accident law, where a passenger vehicle is involved. The question of whether or not a vehicle is designated a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is crucial. The ownership and operation of commercial vehicles are governed by a complex web of federal and state laws. Therefore, it is important to know if a vehicle, under the regulations and laws, is considered a commercial vehicle. What is a Commercial Vehicle? Few people are aware of how broadly a CMV might be defined. Tractor trailers are among

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Steps to Take When Involved in a Semi Truck Crash

It is a common fact that Commercial Truck crashes typically lead to more serious injuries than accidents caused by passenger or common vehicles. Generally, there are about 500,000 trucking accidents per year on the United States roadways. What is little known by the general public is that the operators of commercial vehicles, motor carriers, have experts and investigators retained and who are at the ready to travel to the scene of semi-truck crash to begin developing defenses to any future claims. Often the names of the motor carrier’s experts and investigators show up in Law Enforcement investigation reports.  While the victims of a semi-truck crash are focused up obtaining medical treatment and care or grieving because the loss of a

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Things You Should Know About Tanker Truck Accidents

Tanker truck accidents happen on a daily basis. Unlike your standard truck accident, tanker trucks transport a wide range of goods. Tankers carry everything from consumables to explosive substances and these are the things you should know about tanker truck accidents. What is a Tanker Truck? Tanker trucks are vehicles responsible for transporting a wide variety of liquid substances. These vehicles can haul dry goods and liquid gasses, but the majority of tankers haul food-grade liquids or chemicals. Making oneself aware of the things to know about tanker truck accidents can help one to know what to do if one finds themselves in such a situation on the road. Types of Cargo in Tanker Trucks Many tanker trucks are used

Roadway Safety – Semi-Truck Accidents

Highways across the U.S. are filled with semi-trucks moving trillions of dollars in freight and goods every year. In Washington State, these large trucks transport freight ranging from aircraft, space, and ship equipment to fish, wheat, and apples. The state’s most valuable exports are carried by semi-trucks on interstates that share the road with the driving public. Most of the time, cars and large trucks co-exist without incident. But occasionally, drivers face dangerous and unavoidable circumstances on the road. When semi-trucks are involved in or cause these conditions, the likelihood of suffering a severe injury or even death increases dramatically. Road users generally drive in a cautious and safe manner, but unfortunately, mistakes are made, high-risk behavior happens and judgment

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