How Long Does It Take to Settle a Semi-Truck Accident?

Trucking Accidents
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Truck accidents can devastate lives. Due to their massive weight and size, trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Victims of truck accidents can experience severe and sometimes life-threatening injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck accident, we understand your frustration and anger. Bills are mounting,...

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What Info to Collect After a Truck Accident in Washington

Trucking Accidents
What Info to Collect After a Truck Accident in Washington

We know how devastating it can be to suffer injuries in a truck accident. It can be overwhelming trying to determine what steps to take first. After dealing with the immediate aftermath, our clients frequently ask us what info to collect after a truck accident in Washington. Below are some key pieces of information you...

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Proving Fault in a Truck Accident

Trucking Accidents
Proving Fault in a Truck Accident

Large truck accidents typically involve complex legal issues and severe to catastrophic injuries. Victims might be facing a significant recovery period with substantial medical expenses. Understandably, they want to know who will pay for their medical treatment and other damages. Did you sustain injuries in a truck accident? If so, you must prove the other...

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Who Can Be Held Liable in a Truck Accident?

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Who Can Be Held Liable in a Truck Accident

According to the Washington State Department of Travel, there were 6,213 accidents involving heavy trucks in Washington throughout 2021. Almost 700 of these accidents likely caused an injury. Heavy trucks also caused 70 deaths in 2021. For the last ten years, the number of heavy trucks involved in accidents has remained consistently high. Further, the...

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What to Do After a Truck Accident?

Trucking Accidents
What to Do After a Truck Accident

Being involved in a truck accident can be a harrowing experience. Semi trucks weigh twenty to thirty times more than other vehicles. They are slower to stop, and the damage they cause in a collision can be catastrophic. Over 4,000 people were killed in semi-truck accidents in 2020. This statistic represents an over 25% increase...

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How Many Accidents Are Caused by Semi-Trucks?

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Accidents occur daily in the United States, but when it comes to the number of car crashes caused by semi-trucks specifically, the answer can surprise you. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the numbers are increasing annually. In fact, 2017 saw a 9 percent increase in the number of large truck accidents,...

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Washington State Settlements for Truck Accident Victims

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$1 million for Client Injured in Tractor Trailer Accident Settlement Amount: $1,000,000 Broken Bones Trucking Accidents Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner attorneys Dean Brett and David Brown tackled the challenging case for our client who was severely injured when her car was destroyed by a head-on collision with an out-of-control tractor-trailer. Our client spent months...

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The Dangers of Overweight Truck Accidents in Washington

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Experienced Accident and Injury Lawyers Fighting on Behalf of Truck Accident Victims across Washington Commercial vehicles, compared to the average passenger vehicle, are incredibly heavy. In fact, they are 25 times heavier than a passenger car. When a passenger vehicle collides with such massive trucks, the results are traumatic, if not fatal. Because of how...

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