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A school bus crash in Tennessee has sent a small town reeling with heartache. Families are grieving over the loss of a seven-year-old girl and the driver of a school bus carrying 22 children after it was struck head-on by a utility truck near Decatur, TN. The crash occurred at the 7700 block of State…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revised four main provisions of the Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations for trucks. These changes are intended to provide greater flexibility for drivers while maintaining safe driving practices. Motor carriers are now required to comply with the new HOS provisions beginning September 29,2020. Changes to Trucking Hours of…

Verdicts and Settlements Obtained for Clients The Trucking Attorneys at Fried Goldberg have obtained highly favorable verdicts and settlements for truck accident victims, including: $20 million for a client whose car was struck by a tractor-trailer that ran a red light, resulting in a severe brain injury.    $7.65 million awarded to a client whose…

When you or a loved one has been the victim of a trucking accident, seeking compensation for your suffering and expenses differs from that of a regular car accident.

Do you trust your insurance company? Let’s face facts: If you’re a licensed driver, and plan on getting behind the wheel of an automobile, then you need to be covered by insurance — it’s the law. However, it’s important to know whether or not your provider is acting in good or bad faith when investigating…

The phrase “trucking accident” often stirs up images of high-speed collisions, runaway trucks, and highway pile-ups. While these accidents frequently happen, truck accidents can also occur at lower speeds and on smaller roadways and side streets. These can also cause serious injuries despite the lower speeds. A typical example of these types of “close-quarters” accidents…

Self-driving vehicles would seem to be the exclusive province of cars. It sounds like a technology on a par with hybrid fuel technology, magnetic drive suspension, and other bells and whistles associated with high-priced, fast-moving passenger vehicles.

Dump trucks can be involved in many of the most severe vehicle accidents. Due to their size and the way they’re built, if a dump truck gets into a collision with a passenger car, the smaller car will usually absorb most of the damage. A dump truck accident can often result in major damage to…

As the demand for immediate delivery increases, so does the number of delivery vehicles on the road. In recent years, Amazon has moved away from using standard services like UPS and FedEx. Instead, it has started delivering its own packages.  Deliveries have become even more frantic and urgent as Amazon has introduced Prime delivery, next-day…

Road accidents are terrifying, regardless of the types of vehicles involved. However, falling victim to a collision with a commercial vehicle can be even scarier. After a crash with a typical commuter car, the actionable steps are clear: tend to any injuries, take the other driver’s insurance information, and call the police.  But is the…