There are about 5.6 million semi-trucks in the United States, and these trucks move about 70 percent of the nation’s freight. While the majority of truck drivers are dedicated professionals who make safety a priority, the reality is that not all truck drivers are safe behind the wheel. In some cases, truck drivers are also …
Just about everyone has had the nerve wracking experience of seeing a semi-truck barreling down on them in their rearview mirror. Big rigs can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. By contrast, the average passenger vehicle weighs in at about 4,000 pounds. With a weight difference like that, it’s easy to see how a truck can …
Trucking firms in the L.A. area threatened financial losses if drivers didn’t break safety rules says Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear. An exhausted truck driver is a dangerous truck driver. Anyone driving without enough rest will be easily distracted, likely to become angry and may fall asleep behind the wheel. An investigation by USA …
Commercial trucks need to secure their loads and keep roads and highways safe even if an accident happens says Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear. When a commercial truck enters a street or highway with a load that’s not properly secured it’s a potential disaster waiting to happen. Drivers and shippers have an obligation to …
A tractor-trailer driver may leave the scene of an accident and leave you injured with no idea who hit you says Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear. If you imagine a hit and run accident you may think of a speeding car dashing through a red light or a drunk driver’s car careening down the …
Strong winds may cause a tractor-trailer driver to lose control and cause an accident warns Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear. Tractor-trailers are powerful machines but in the wrong conditions these trucks are like toys to Mother Nature. An accident earlier this year on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge near Virginia Beach, Virginia, shows how vulnerable …
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If you experienced a slip and fall accident involving the shared stairs, hallways, or entryway of an Overbrook, Philadelphia, apartment building, the company in control of the building may be responsible. Pennsylvania law requires that parties keep common areas reasonably safe. A loose handrail, an uneven step, or a dark…
If you were hurt in a car accident on City Avenue in Overbrook, Philadelphia, you may be able to recover money for your injuries. City Avenue carries U.S. Route 1, a fast state highway on the county line. Pennsylvania law lets injured people file a claim against the driver or…
Philadelphia, PA (June 18, 2026) – Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday morning, June 18, in North Philadelphia. The accident happened just after 1 a.m. on the 2300 block of West Allegheny Avenue, where a marked police cruiser and a car were involved. (more…)
