by Michael R. De La Paz | Nov 9, 2026 | Truck Accidents Caused by Inadequate Road Lighting
Who Is Liable When an Accident Is Caused by Poor Visibility A wide range of truck accidents stem in part from poor or inadequate lighting on roadways. When a 70 foot long vehicle carrying as much as 80,000 pounds is traveling on a two-lane highway or along an urban...
by Michael R. De La Paz | Nov 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Rules Govern Cell Phone Use While Driving a Big Rig? While there are laws in many states addressing the use of cell phones by motorists while driving, there are even more specific truck driver cell phone rules, both at the state and federal levels. What are the...
by Michael R. De La Paz | Oct 26, 2026 | Lumber and Logging Truck Accidents
Protecting Your Rights When You’ve Been Hurt in a Mishap Involving a Lumber Hauler If you or a loved one is a party to a lumber or logging truck accidents, chances are good that the injuries will be extensive, if not serious and catastrophic. State and federal laws...
by Michael R. De La Paz | Oct 19, 2026 | Defective Trailer Coupling Accidents Involving Commercial Trucks
Motor Vehicle Accidents Caused When the Trailer Separates from the Truck A defective trailer coupling can potentially lead to one of the most terrifying and deadly events, with an object weighing up to 40 tons hurtling down the highway without any means of control....
by Michael R. De La Paz | Oct 12, 2026 | How the Weather Affects Driver Liability in a Truck Accident
Can a Truck Driver Avoid Liability for Accidents in Poor Weather? How does poor or inclement weather factor into determining liability in a trucking accident? Is it considered an “act of God,” exonerating the driver from any responsibility for injuries caused? Does an...
