Who Is Responsible when Loose Truck Cargo Causes an Accident?
Every year, thousands of accidents happen because something shifts around in or falls off a truck—tools, furniture, loads of gravel or dirt, you name it. The crashes those loose items often cause lead to serious damage and injuries, but figuring out who’s actually at fault isn’t always simple. With accountability potentially split between multiple defendant,...
Who Is Responsible for Loading Dock Injuries?
Loading docks are some of the busiest spots in any warehouse or distribution center—and also some of the most accident-prone. With trucks, forklifts, and people all moving in close quarters, someone can get seriously hurt very quickly. When that happens, though, figuring out who to hold accountable isn’t always simple. Legally speaking, it all comes...
How Can Trucking Companies Improve Safety and Avoid Being Sued?
Most people mistakenly believe that truck accident attorneys love truck accidents, because that's we make a living. Frankly, we'd prefer that trucking companies take the needed steps to prevent more accidents and stop hurting people. We're not worried about our living; we'll just pivot to tax law (once we learn it). In that spirit, let's...
How Does Truck Accident Litigation Work in Texas?
If you call most law firms looking for a breakdown of the litigation process, they'll most likely tell you something like "Trust us, we know what we're doing." At Grossman Law, though, we believe that's just not good enough. That's especially true in high-stakes legal situations like truck accidents, so our attorneys gladly walk our...
How Do Garbage Truck Accident Cases Work in Texas?
Garbage truck accidents can cause devastating damage, and their legal fallout is often far more complicated than it is for a typical car crash. Unlike those collisions, garbage truck cases raise immediate questions about liability, insurance coverage, and ownership of the truck—issues that aren’t always straightforward, but make a big difference in how a claim...
Can Truckers Sue if They’re Hurt by Their Co-Drivers?
For long-haul trucking, it's quite common for two drivers to work in shifts on their way from A to B. That helps make trips more efficient by minimizing down time, but it also creates the possibility for unique risks—especially when accidents or injuries occur. When a trucker is hurt and believes their co-driver’s actions are...
What Do I Do if a Police Report is Wrong about My Truck Accident?
Most people believe that police investigators make the final determination of who's to blame for a truck accident, but that's not true. In fact, those reports sometimes contain mistakes—misunderstood or missed details, opinions instead of facts, wrong conclusions, etc.—and those inaccuracies cause trouble for people who need to prove their story. In a situation where...
How Does Commercial Truck Accident Insurance Work?
The aftermath of a commercial truck accident is often far more complicated than a typical car crash. Because the trucks are tied to businesses, operate under specific regulations, and often carry significant insurance coverage, sorting out liability and compensation can quickly become complex. For accident victims, understanding the basics of how these policies function is...
How Does Witness Testimony Work in a Truck Accident Case?
Perhaps no part of the criminal justice system is more distorted by our media than witness testimony. We've all seen our favorite TV attorney get someone on the stand who doesn't want to talk, then catch them in a lie that cracks the case and saves the day. Pretty much the only part screenwriters get...
What Should I Do if I Lost a Loved One in a Texas Truck Accident?
Losing someone you love in a sudden accident with a commercial truck is devastating, and its aftermath can feel overwhelming for the people left behind. Families often have to grapple with grief, financial strain, and a maze of legal complexities while trying to make sense of what comes next. It’s natural to wonder how to...
How Do Wrongful Death Truck Accident Cases Work in Texas?
When a family loses a loved one in a Texas truck accident, the emotional toll it takes is often joined by confusion about what comes next. To recover anything, they face the prospect of suing a trucking company and their insurers. Frustratingly, they find most attorneys do a poor job communicating what to expect during...
What is Unique about Investigating Flatbed Truck Accidents?
The biggest mistake people make after a commercial vehicle accident is to assume that the type of truck involved in the accident doesn't make a difference. The truth is that we have different trucks doing different jobs for a reason, and those disparate purposes can play a role in a crash. This is especially true...
How Does Grossman Law Offices Help Injured Truck Drivers?
The vast majority of commercial truck drivers are skilled professionals who take on a tough job that makes the American lifestyle possible. They face real dangers every day on the road, and sometimes they get hurt on the job. When that happens it's important they have access to help, the same as anyone else. Our...
How Could an Economist Be Helpful in a Truck Accident Lawsuit?
When someone is seriously injured in a truck accident, the damage may go far beyond medical expenses. There are often long-term financial consequences that can be tough to project and calculate, so lawyers often bring in economic experts who can help a jury understand just how much the accident has—and will—cost the victim. So how...
How Are Dump Truck Accidents Different from Other Truck Accidents?
Dump trucks frequently operate in active construction zones, on uneven terrain, or close to pedestrians and work crews. These conditions, combined with their specific design and purpose, can lead to certain accidents that don't happen with other kinds of trucks. So how exactly do accidents with dump trucks differ from other truck accidents? Answer: Dump...
Why Are Investigation and Evidence So Important to a Truck Accident Case?
When truck accident victims decide to sue the people who hurt them, they often find the process is far more complex than they realized. It’s not just about making an allegation and filling out a few forms; it’s about building a case that will persuade a jury of ordinary people. That means not just understanding,...
Can Drug & Alcohol Test Results Be Used as Evidence in a Truck Accident Lawsuit?
After a commercial truck accident, investigators try to figure out who or what caused it and who to hold responsible. One of most important questions that investigators must determine is whether any of the drivers were intoxicated at the time of the crash. Tests are often performed to find out, but people often wonder if...
How Do Lawsuits Involving Farm Vehicles Work?
Accidents involving farm vehicles like tractors, harvesters, or livestock trailers can lead to complex legal disputes, especially when they happen on public roads or cause serious injuries. Unfortunately, most people don't fully understand all the rules that govern these types of accidents. So, how do lawsuits involving farm vehicles work? Answer: Accidents involving farm vehicles...
How Common are Truck Accidents Caused by Impaired Truckers?
A lot of factors can trigger a serious commercial truck accident, which is why a trucker's mind must be clear and their reflexes sharp on the road. Unfortunately, some commercial drivers travel while impaired, which means their senses and reflexes are dulled for one reason or another. When they take the wheel in anything less...
How Can a Truck Driver’s Medical Records Help My Truck Accident Case?
Regulators hold commercial truck driver to health and safety standards to protect them and everyone else on the road. Despite that, too many active truck drivers have major medical conditions that could impair their ability to operate their trucks. If one of them causes a major accident and hurts you due to his ailment, it's...