Briant Mildenhall is a truck accident attorney at Fried Goldberg LLC. Besides his successful career practicing law, being a husband and a father to five kids, and being a vigorous indoor soccer player for the past 14 years, he has a deep passion for helping people. One of the ways he does it is by…
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When is it Safe for a Truck Driver to Make a U-turn?
We receive a wide range of questions related to trucking accidents on a daily basis. One of the questions we get asked quite frequently by lawyers, truck driver safety advocates, and other people is, “When is it safe for a truck driver to make a U-turn?” This article will explain in detail the rules regarding…
Read More »Keep on Trucking in 2021!
2020 brought many challenges, and with those challenges, many opportunities to think about how we handle cases. 2021 will bring continued challenges as new “normals” evolve. We were fearful when the pandemic began that as soon as trial dates got postponed, so would the ability to settle cases. We were pleasantly surprised that many defendants…
Read More »Attorney Brian Mohs Achieves Board Certification in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
We are proud to announce that Brian Mohs of Fried Goldberg LLC has successfully achieved Board Certification as a Truck Accident Law advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). There are less than 50 board certified lawyers in the entire country in Truck Accident Law. The NBTA was formed out of a strong…
Read More »School Bus Crash in Tennessee Under Investigation
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…
Read More »FMCSA Implements New Trucking Hours of Service Regulation Changes
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…
Read More »Trucker Fatigue Still a Major Concern
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…
Read More »How to Sue a Trucking Company
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.
Read More »5 Signs Your Insurance Company Is Acting in Bad Faith
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…
Read More »Wide Turn Trucking Accidents: Who Can be Held Liable?
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…
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