On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Mar 29, 2019 | Truck Accidents
From truckers in a rush to motorcyclists splitting lanes, there are plenty of hazards on California roads. The risks are also posed to pedestrians and bicyclists, and people without the protection of a vehicle can suffer serious injury or even death in a collision....
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Feb 22, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Truck transportation makes a lot of products and prices possible, especially inland from the busy shipping lanes off the coast of California. But the number of large vehicles, which feature longer stopping distances and less maneuverability, on the roads and highways...
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Jan 16, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Transportation is not an easy industry. The nonstop lifestyle of trucking, flying or piloting goods and people can take a toll on the truckers, aviators and ship crews of California and elsewhere. This is why every type of transport, as well as their operators, have...
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Jan 4, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you have been injured in a car accident in the state of California, it is likely that you will want to make an insurance claim in order to recoup damages. Understanding what you are entitled to can be difficult to do. This is why it is important that you understand...
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Dec 13, 2018 | Truck Accidents
You’re on the road without a care, and then suddenly a tractor-trailer appears in front of you. Maybe it merged from another road. Maybe it made a sharp turn into your right of way. It may be annoying, but the real fear may be from loose cargo on the trailer now...
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Oct 11, 2018 | Truck Accidents
It is very common for drivers of vehicles to feel nervous when they have to drive alongside a truck, or when they need to overtake them. Much of this is because they have some knowledge of the fact that trucks have “no-zones”. “No-zones” might...
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Sep 6, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Trucking companies have certain responsibilities when it comes to purchasing trucks, hiring drivers and maintaining vehicles. They must make sure that safety is always a priority, especially because of the extremely serious impact that truck collisions can have. This...
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Aug 10, 2018 | Truck Accidents
When a motor vehicle crash involves a truck, the chances are that the consequences will be very serious. Truck drivers are not always to blame for the lead up to a truck crash; however, the actions that they take in response to other drivers can be vital in...
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | Jun 29, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are very common in Irvine, California. The congestion on the roads doesn’t reduce the number of accidents. It just seems to make matters worse. Trucks are large, carry heavy loads and travel at high rates of speed in all types of conditions....
On behalf of FRANK NICHOLAS A Law Corporation | May 18, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Drowsy driving is as much of a problem in California as distracted driving is, especially when it comes to truck drivers. Even though truck drivers are required to take breaks every so often, many of them fail to do so because of pressure from their employer to make...
