Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Trucking Negligence? Robert Butler, 68, Killed in Collision with 18-Wheeler in Newberry County, SC
Local news reports that on Friday night, Robert Butler of Cross Hill, South Carolina, was killed in a collision between a motor car and an 18-wheeler. Police are investigating the cause of the collision. What Evidence Matters? Legal contributor Attorney Brian Mickelsen, an experienced truck accident lawyer, represents victims injured or killed in semi-truck… Read More »
Negligent Truck Driver? David R. Davidson, 58, Injured in Collision Involving Three Semis and a Bus in Washington State
A crash near Easton, WA, closed down I-90 for over three hours on Wednesday. A tanker truck was following too close to a Freightliner and crashed into it. This forced the Freightliner into a Peterbuilt which subsequently hit a bus. David R. Davidson was outside of his truck and was hit. He was transported… Read More »
Jesse James Graham Killed in Collision with Tractor-Trailer in Twiggs County, GA
Local news reports that Jesse James Graham of Chauncey, Georgia, was killed on Monday morning. The Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed that Graham suffered fatal injuries in a wreck between a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer. Graham was the motorcyclist. No details about what led to the crash have been released as the investigation is… Read More »
Negligent Truck Driver? 27-Year-Old Justine Twardowski Killed by Tractor-Trailer in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Local news reports that 27-year-old Justine Twardowski from Birdsboro, PA, was struck by a tractor-trailer. The incident occurred at Ben Franklin Highway and Riverbridge Road around 10:20 a.m. The truck driver, Leslie Thompson, Jr., was not harmed in the accident. Steps to Take in Litigating a Truck Accident Case: Legal contributor Attorney Brian Mickelsen,… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents?
In 2021, a truck driver received a 110-year prison sentence following a deadly crash in Colorado. His truck was traveling 80 mph on I-70 and slammed into stopped traffic, hitting 12 vehicles and killing four people. Driver experience, decision-making, and truck maintenance were factors that led to the fatal crash. Image Source Commercial vehicles… Read More »
When Is a Commercial Trucking Company Liable in an Accident?
Commercial trucking companies have several important duties and obligations. These entities must follow state and federal trucking regulations; ensure that their vehicles are in safe condition; and hire licensed and adequately trained drivers. Unfortunately, not all trucking companies uphold these responsibilities. If you are injured in an accident caused by a trucking company’s negligence,… Read More »