Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | April 3, 2023 | Trucking Accident
Like any motor vehicle operator, long-haul truck drivers must be alert, responsible, and resistant to distractions to get from point A to point B safely. However, driving a commercial truck comes with more complications. With bigger blind spots, longer stopping distances, and extended driving hours, truckers must take extra precautions on the road. Serious collisions […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 19, 2022 | Trucking Accident
Late last year, North Carolina authorized the use of “neighborhood occupantless vehicles” for home deliveries. But what happens when one of these driverless vehicles is involved in an accident? Who is liable, and how do you obtain compensation when there is no driver? As North Carolina and other states embrace self-driving vehicles, we know that […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 1, 2021 | Trucking Accident
Truck drivers and trucking companies are required to follow many rules and regulations. Many of our clients involved in truck accidents ask, “Are truckers required to keep logbooks and records?” The short answer is that yes, truckers are required to maintain logbooks and records of their driving schedules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 1, 2021 | Trucking Accident
In more than 35 years serving victims of truck accidents in North Carolina, our personal injury lawyers have handled all types of accidents. Sometimes, our clients are injured in a “squeeze play” truck accident. Squeeze play truck accidents occur when a truck is swinging to make a turn and traps or “squeezes” a car between […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | December 17, 2020 | Trucking Accident
Roads and highways are heavily trafficked by trucks and tractor-trailers. These vehicles are subject to trucking rules and regulations, but you might be wondering, “What is considered a commercial vehicle?” In this article, we’ll break down exactly what makes a truck, van, or tractor-trailer a commercial vehicle. Our truck accident lawyers have experienced handling cases […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | December 10, 2020 | Trucking Accident
North Carolina’s highways are heavily trafficked by trucks and tractor-trailers, and these vehicles can present serious dangers to other motorists. Blind spots, in particular, are serious concerns for trucks and it can be dangerous to remain in a truck’s blind spot. In this article, we’ll discuss the dangers of blind spots for trucks, what drivers […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 19, 2020 | Trucking Accident
Every year there are hundreds of people across the country who are killed in trucking accidents. In these cases, surviving family members may be able to file a civil wrongful death claim. In other cases, victims are on the job at the time of the accident. In truck accident death cases, workers’ compensation is available […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 17, 2020 | Trucking Accident
In North Carolina, it is illegal to drive a vehicle while impaired or with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. When driving a commercial vehicle, the alcohol concentration limit is 0.04. Those who have a commercial driver’s license (also known as a “Class A” license or “CDL”) are held to a higher standard on […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 17, 2020 | Trucking Accident
Truck accidents, especially those involving tractor-trailers, can be extremely dangerous. Tractor-trailers are heavy, operate at high speeds, and have difficult slowing or coming to a stop. Underride accidents can be particularly devastating and the consequences can be life-changing and even deadly. You may be wondering, “What are underride accidents?” In this article, our truck accident […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | November 13, 2020 | Trucking Accident
Most commercial trucking companies (sometimes called “carriers”) are well managed and follow the law and safety protocols. However, some carriers do not, and these are called “rogue” trucking companies. In this article, we’ll answer the question, “What is a ‘rogue’ trucking company?” and share some tips for how to protect your legal rights if you’re […]
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