We’ve all seen it before while driving down a highway: the car up ahead struggles to stay within its lane. We’ve watched the vehicle drift over the dotted lines and then abruptly swerve back into its own lane. These familiar scenes usually have us thinking one thing, “That driver is texting, fiddling with an iPod…
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Oil Workers Survive the Field to Be Killed on the Road
When we imagine the dangers an oil or gas field worker faces, what comes to mind are explosions, falls, exposure to toxic and flammable chemicals, being injured or crushed by heavy machinery and the general wear and tear of the body associated with back-breaking labor. There are few jobs that are more demanding. But the…
Read More »Dreamy Driving Dangerous: Truckers Report Sleep Deprivation
Ever wonder what truck drivers think about as they cruise along?
Read More »Joe Fried included in 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Joe Fried is not your typical plaintiff trial attorney. He is best known for getting big-dollar results in truck accident cases across the country, but what really differentiates him is his unique approach and style.“Most lawyers focus on facts and law, but cases are really more about people, stories, relationships, and credibility,” Fried says. “My job is to find the compelling…
Read More »Who is to Blame for Florida’s I-75 Pileup? Investigation Continues
Ten people have died and many more are being treated for injuries resulting from a multi-vehicle accident on I-75 in Florida. In lieu of the completed investigation, smoke and fog are currently being blamed for Sunday’s tragedy. Early Sunday morning, Florida Highway Patrol officers closed the highway due to lack of visibility and later reopened…
Read More »Filing a Trucking Accident Claim: Why it’s Worth It
Verdicts and Settlements for Trucking Accident Victims If you were injured in a trucking accident or lost a loved one to a trucking accident, you may be wondering if filing a claim is worth it. Below are 10 of the verdicts awarded in the United States in recent years, each obtaining more than one million…
Read More »5 Tips to Prevent Accidents with Trains
Train accidents as you could imagine can cause serious injury or even fatalities. Here’s 5 tips to avoid train accidents.
Read More »Possible Cell Phone Ban Singles Out Truck Drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for a ban on the use of cell phones for drivers of commercial trucks. NTSB suggests cell phone use be banned while drivers are operating the trucks (except for emergency calls). Distracted driving is a frequent cause of vehicular accidents in the U.S., and cell phones are…
Read More »Truck Driver’s Touching Tribute to Victims of 9/11
When the terrorist attacks of 9/11 occurred, Lou Esposito watched from his Staten Island, N.Y. home as the World Trade Center towers fell and felt he had to contribute. A 36-year veteran truck owner/operator at the time, he would drive for his eight-hour shift and then volunteer at Ground Zero for four or five additional…
Read More »Brake Safety Week for Commercial Trucks
September 11th through 17th is Brake Safety Week. During this week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will work within the trucking industry to improve knowledge, compliance and performance of brake maintenance. Why the Focus on Brakes? After years of experience litigating trucking accident cases, our attorneys have found the most prevalent truck accident to…
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