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Top Distracted Driving Tips for Truck Drivers: Staying Focused on the Road

January 8, 2025
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With so many distractions on the road, truck drivers must pay attention when operating their vehicles to avoid serious collisions. Unfortunately, data shows that hundreds of fatal truck crashes every year...
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Top Commercial Driving Safety Tips: Protect Yourself and Others on the Road

January 6, 2025
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Commercial driving presents a variety of challenges for both commercial vehicle operators and those sharing the road. At Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers, we are committed to encouraging safe, legally...
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What You Need to Know About Driving an 18-Wheeler: Safety Tips and Legal Insights

January 5, 2025
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18-wheeler truck driving accidents are often catastrophic, especially when they involve smaller vehicles. These crashes can lead to severe injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. Understanding the common causes of...
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The Importance of Hiring an Attorney for a Commercial Vehicle Accident Claim

January 4, 2025
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You may have the right to receive financial compensation after suffering a truck accident injury. Getting to that point, however, is rarely easy. While the law doesn't require you to...
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Truck Accident Statistics: Key Facts and Trends in the United States

January 3, 2025
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Over 14 million large trucks share the roads with much smaller passenger cars transporting people as they head to work and school, run errands, and travel.  At 20 to 30...
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How Long Does a Truck Accident Lawsuit Take?

January 2, 2025
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If you've been injured in a truck accident, you may have the right to seek compensation through a truck accident lawsuit. The time it takes to resolve a truck accident...
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The Impact of Speeding in Truck Accidents: Risks and Consequences

January 1, 2025
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Speeding is dangerous driving behavior and comes with many terrible consequences for drivers and others on the road. It can make it easier for a driver to lose control of...
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How Commercial Vehicle Accidents Are Investigated

December 31, 2024
2024AnswersCommercial VehicleLegal ProcessMotor VehicleCar Accident
Truck accident investigations have many stages that involve law enforcement officers, insurance companies, and lawyers. Although the road to a commercial vehicle accident settlement might seem lengthy and complicated, it’s...
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The Role of Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Records in Accident Claims

December 30, 2024
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After accidents involving commercial motor vehicles, the truck driver is only one of the parties who may be liable in the accident. Your attorney will need to see the truck’s...
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Understanding DOT Regulations in Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases

December 29, 2024
2024AnswersCommercial VehicleIndustrialCommercial VehicleDOT Compliance
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has many rules that govern commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and their drivers. These rules cover things like driver qualifications, hours on the job, and...

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