The purpose of the Davis Law Group blog is to educate semi-truck accident victims about their legal rights and options following an accident. There are a number of unique legal challenges facing people who have been injured in an accident with a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle, and it is important to take the necessary steps to protect your legal rights and interests immediately following the crash.
Davis Law Group has more than 25 years of experience representing victims of major auto accidents. Call our office in Seattle at (206) 727-4000 or use the confidential contact form on our website to request a free legal consultation.
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Semi, Box Truck Collide On Route 99 In SeattleA man in his 60s and a 27-year-old woman, both in the box truck, were taken to Harborview Medical Center. Reports say they were taken in stable condition.
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Multiple Semis, Pickup Collide In Serious Wreck On I-5 In ChehalisAt least one person was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after multiple semi-trucks and a pickup collided on southbound Interstate 5 in Chehalis on Tuesday morning.
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Common Insurance Issues In Semi-Truck Accident CasesSince semi-trucks can weigh up to 150,000 pounds, these accidents are often debilitating and leave victims with life-altering injuries. Dealing with the insurance process is probably the last thing you want to do.
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Electronic Logging Device Mandate: What It Means For DriversA federally-mandated law requiring semi-truck drivers to log their hours behind the wheel has gotten plenty of pushback, but is still scheduled to go into effect Dec. 18.
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Semi-Truck Collision In Bellingham Sends Trucker To HospitalA northbound semi-truck crossed the Interstate 5 median and hit a southbound semi-truck early Thursday morning just south of Bellingham, according to the South Whatcom County Fire Authority.
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Types of Expert Witnesses in Semi Truck Accident CasesExpert witnesses are people highly experienced and knowledgeable in the trucking industry. These experts usually have decades of experience working with and around trucking companies and are familiar with the practices and tactics used.
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Series Of I-5 Crashes Kills 1, Injures 2 In EverettA woman was killed and two others were injured when three crashes occurred in succession Sunday night in Everett, according to the Washington State Patrol. One of the vehicles involved was a semi-truck.
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Semi-Truck Accident Statistics [Infographic]Are you aware of how serious semi-truck accidents are?
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How Trucking Companies Gain The Upper Hand After An AccidentThe moment you are involved in a semi-truck accident you are at a disadvantage. By hiring an experienced trucking accident lawyer you can negate some of this, but the reality is the trucking company responsible for the accident holds a very strong hand to begin with.
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Jackknife Semi Truck Accidents: Causes And Potential RisksJackknife accidents are highly dangerous. They often cause significant damage to property and wreak havoc on roadways, as seen in the accident above. It’s not uncommon for roads to be shut down for hours, if not longer.
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What to Know About 'Backing' Semi-Truck AccidentsDriving a commercial vehicle in reverse – commonly referred to as “backing” among the truck driving community – is one of the most difficult and dangerous maneuvers for a driver to make, mainly due to truck drivers’ limited visibility of their surroundings.
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Important Issues In 'Override' Or Rear-End Truck AccidentsIf you’ve been in a rear-end semi-truck crash, you may think you have an open and shut case. Assuming that a semi-truck driver is liable for a rear-end accident is an incorrect way of going about your case.