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Bruised or Broken Tailbone: Understanding the Injury and Your Legal Options

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People with a bruised or broken tailbone experience painful symptoms that significantly affect their lives. Pain, bruising, and swelling may prevent you from working, getting restful sleep, or spending time...
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What Is Dry Docking? Legal Considerations for Maritime Workers

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Ship maintenance requires access to the underside of the vessel which is typically underwater. Dry docking provides this access in a shipyard or in the open ocean. The dry docking...
distracted driving

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

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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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The Most Dangerous Highways for Truck Accidents in Louisiana and Texas

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Hundreds of people have lost their lives while driving on the most dangerous highways in Texas and Louisiana. Learn about truck accidents on these highways, what makes the roads so...
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Top Commercial Driving Safety Tips: Protect Yourself and Others on the Road

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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

2025AnswersCommercial VehicleLegal Process18 WheelerTruck Drivers
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

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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...
truck accident statistics

Truck Accident Statistics: Key Facts and Trends in the United States

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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?

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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...
truck speeding

The Impact of Speeding in Truck Accidents: Risks and Consequences

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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...