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Being involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer can be a terrifying experience. Not only can these large trucks cause severe injuries and extensive property damage, but they can also result in wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been impacted by an accident involving a tractor-trailer, it […]

State troopers have arrested a tractor-trailer driver after a fiery crash on I-95 in Wilson County that took the lives of five people Wednesday afternoon.  News reports indicate that speeding was a factor in the collision. “Sadly, this is one of the worst highway tragedies in North Carolina history,” expressed […]

While all drivers are subject to state and local traffic laws, commercial truck drivers are subject to federal trucking regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency of the Department of Transportation. These regulations impose numerous obligations on drivers and trucking companies in order to protect […]

When truck accidents occur in Raleigh or elsewhere throughout North Carolina, determining liability can be a complex task. However, determining legal responsibility is essential to understanding the individuals or parties who are responsible for injuries or fatalities resulting from such accidents, and it requires a careful examination of the circumstances […]

Truck accidents in Raleigh and elsewhere around North Carolina have the potential to result in high-impact injuries or catastrophic damages. When such accidents occur, victims often feel shaken and unsure about what to do next. However, taking the wrong steps could negatively impact your ability to receive full compensation for […]

Durham, Raleigh, and Wilmington are three of North Carolina’s largest cities and are home to approximately one million North Carolinians. As a result, there is a significant amount of truck traffic in, out, and around these cities, shipping and delivering goods to residents and businesses alike. Truck accidents are not […]

The state of North Carolina is laced with various major interstate highways – 95, 40, 74, 540, and 85, just to name a few. They serve a vital purpose in our state’s economic and social networks, helping businesses thrive and communities grow. They do pose unique hazards for drivers that […]

You may have seen signs warning of a “soft shoulder” and not given it much thought. A soft shoulder is when the side of the road is a different material than the roadway itself, such as compacted dirt, gravel, or other materials. By contrast, interstates and other major highways tend […]

When you mention truck accidents, most people immediately think of the 18-wheeled semi-trucks that are ubiquitous on your roads and highways. While those trucks do pose considerable hazards in the event of an accident, they tend to overshadow the reality that there are many other trucks on the road that […]

Truck accidents are some of the most serious accidents that occur on our roadways. Because of their size and weight, a truck accident typically involves extreme forces that can cause severe injuries to other drivers and even result in death. Many of these accidents are the result of negligence either […]