Category Archives: Truck Accidents
What Black Box Data Can Reveal After a Truck Accident
A semi truck does not just carry cargo down the highway. It also carries a small, quiet witness to everything that happened in the moments before a crash. That witness is the truck’s black box, and what it records can end up telling a very different story than the one the trucking company hands… Read More »
Why Truck Accident Cases Are More Complex Than Car Accidents
A collision with a passenger car and a collision with a fully loaded semi truck might get filed under the same case type on paper, but treating them the same way is a fast way to end up out of your depth. Why do truck accident claims drag on so much longer than a… Read More »
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Semi-Truck Crash Beyond the Driver?
Have you or a loved one been injured in a truck accident in Sioux Falls? It is imperative that you speak to an attorney quickly to determine liability and begin pursuing compensation for your injuries. Beyond the truck driver, liability in a semi-truck crash can extend to the trucking company itself, a cargo loading… Read More »
The Rulebook No One Told You About: How Federal Trucking Regulations Impact Injury Claims
When a commercial truck crashes into your car on Interstate 90, the case that follows is rarely straightforward. Unlike a typical two-car accident, a truck collision can involve federal rules, multiple potentially liable parties, and evidence that disappears faster than you might expect. The federal regulations governing commercial trucking are not just bureaucratic paperwork…. Read More »
Understanding Jackknife Accidents and Liability Issues
If you have ever driven near a large commercial truck, you may have wondered what happens when things go wrong. One of the most dangerous scenarios is a jackknife accident. This occurs when a truck’s trailer swings out to form an angle with the cab, resembling a folding pocketknife. These crashes often happen suddenly… Read More »
What to Do if You Are Hit by an Out-of-State Truck Driver
South Dakota sits at a major crossroads for commercial trucking. Interstates 90 and 29 carry an enormous volume of freight through the state every day, which means that when a serious truck accident happens here, the driver behind the wheel often comes from somewhere else entirely. If you’ve been hit by an out-of-state trucker,… Read More »
How Insurance Coverage Works in Commercial Trucking Accidents
If you have ever been involved in a collision with a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle, you probably already know that these accidents are nothing like ordinary car crashes. The injuries tend to be more severe, the vehicles involved are far more complex, and the insurance picture is a completely different beast. Understanding… Read More »
What is a Bobtail Truck Accident?
A semi truck without a trailer attached is called a “bobtail.” Truckers bobtail after they have made a delivery and are either headed home or toward another loading dock to pick up a new trailer. Although trucks are lighter when they bobtail, they can still get into collisions. And motorists can suffer horrifying injuries… Read More »
Signs of Driver Fatigue in Truck Accident Cases
Truck accidents are often devastating, and in many cases, driver fatigue plays a major role. Long hours on the road, tight delivery deadlines, and irregular sleep schedules can all contribute to exhaustion behind the wheel. If you have been involved in a crash with a commercial truck, you might be wondering whether fatigue was… Read More »
When Mechanical Defects Cause Truck Accidents
Tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles are complicated. They have many moving parts, all of which need to be in good condition so that the vehicle does not crash. Unfortunately, regular maintenance is costly, and too many trucking companies cut corners by ignoring defects. At Hoy Law, we help injured victims when they are… Read More »