Posted on October 19, 2020 in Truck Accidents

When you are driving, you probably do what you can to avoid operating near a large commercial truck. It is not that these vehicles are inherently dangerous, but they can certainly be intimidating. When an accident does occur involving a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle, those inside traditional vehicles can sustain severe injuries. One… read more

Posted on August 5, 2020 in Truck Accidents

Any time you get out on the roadway, it is very likely that you will see a moving vehicle of some type. U-Haul, Budget Rentals, Penske, and other moving vehicle companies are incredibly convenient and a relatively inexpensive way to move belongings across town or across the country. Unfortunately, those who operate rental moving trucks… read more

Posted on November 5, 2019 in Truck Accidents

Truck drivers have a big responsibility. They operate large vehicles that can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, and they have a duty to drive safely. When a truck driver is fatigued, they are much more likely to be involved in a serious  truck accident. If you are a long-haul trucker or… read more

Posted on August 7, 2019 in Truck Accidents

Accidents involving large flatbed trucks are much more devastating than regular passenger vehicle crashes. However, these crashes happen all the time in the United States and in Oregon. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tells us that there were approximately 148,000 people injured and 4,761 people were killed in large truck crashes during the… read more

Posted on July 15, 2019 in Truck Accidents

Large commercial truck accidents cause some of the most severe traffic crash injuries. Accidents involving commercial trucks affect thousands of people across the US each year. In Oregon, there were nearly 3,000 truck crashes during the latest reporting year, according to the state Department of Transportation. Out of those accidents, over 1,550 people were injured… read more

Posted on June 13, 2019 in Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are not as common as car accidents, but they can pose greater danger to a car’s driver than a typical accident. Injured drivers involved in truck accidents can sustain severe injury because commercial trucks are much bigger and heavier than passenger vehicles. These differences result in dangerous collisions that could prove to be… read more

Posted on May 16, 2019 in Truck Accidents

“No-zones” refer to the blind spots that truck drivers experience while driving. Although most trucks possess a mirror system to enhance environmental visibility, these mirrors do not fill in all of the blind spots created by such large vehicles. Generally, blind spots exist within 20 feet of the front of the truck, and 200 feet… read more

Posted on October 13, 2017 in Auto Accidents,Bicycle Accidents,Our Blog,Truck Accidents

The family of the cyclist killed in a collision with a garbage truck filed a $10 million dollar lawsuit against the driver’s company. 41-year-old Tamar Monhait was riding north on Water Avenue, just north of the Hawthorne Bridge, when the garbage truck made a left turn into her path. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of… read more

Posted on May 25, 2016 in Firm News,Injury Litigation,Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents,Truck Accidents

A Multnomah County jury awarded $13.5 million to a man who lost his leg after being struck by a garbage truck and $400,000 to the man’s wife for loss of consortium. 57-year-old Scott Busch was crossing the street when a garbage truck making an illegal right turn struck him. Busch was crossing in the crosswalk… read more

Posted on April 15, 2016 in Our Blog,Truck Accidents