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In North Carolina a personal injury claim, including those for truck accidents, must be filed within three years of the date that the injury was discovered (or should have been under reasonable circumstances), but no later than 10 years after the act that caused the injury occurred.
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A truck no-zone is an area that most drivers should avoid. They are blind spots located around the truck. While most vehicles have blind spots only to the right and left side of the vehicle, truck no-zones also exist in front of and behind a large truck.
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Some common causes of truck accidents include failure to check blind spots, fatigued driving and speeding.
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Rules and regulations have been set forth by the U.S Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on licensing, cargo securement, vehicle maintenance, and more.
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Yes. Truck drivers must have a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to legally drive a commercial vehicle. Drivers are not required to pass any training, but it is in their best interest to learn all the basics of driving such a large vehicle, as well as state regulations on...
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Truck accident liability can be difficult to determine as a number of individuals may be held responsible. These can include the company who hired the driver, the actual truck driver, or the company whose goods were being shipped.
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Also known as “bobtail” insurance, non-truck liability coverage is a voluntary type of coverage that covers a truck driver who is involved in a crash while the driver is not delivering goods or under contract with a delivery company.
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Speaking with an experienced truck accident attorney can help you determine what your legal rights are and if you may be entitled to compensation for your suffering.
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If you have been the victim of a serious truck collision, you may be entitled to compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and more.
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A commercial truck is a large truck typically equipped with a trailer that is hauling commercial goods. Some types of commercial trucks include FedEx and UPS trucks, 18-wheelers, and tanker trucks.
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