Truck accidents can be devastating, causing serious injuries, property damage, and emotional trauma. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident in Maryland, it’s important to hire a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. Delaying hiring a lawyer can lead to a variety of negative consequences that can make […]
Category Archives: Truck Accident
20
Feb
Feb
The trucking industry is facing a well-documented driver shortage. In fact, according to Bob Costello, a senior vice president of the American Trucking Association, the shortage could grow to a deficit of 175,000 by 2026 if more people don’t choose to enter the profession. While initially, a truck driver shortage may not seem like an issue that could […]
22
Aug
Aug
Accidents involving large commercial trucks like tanker trucks and tractor-trailers have the potential to be extremely destructive. They occur with unfortunate regularity, and every year thousands of people are hurt by the negligence of truck drivers, trucking companies, and other parties that operate in the trucking industry. Many potential clients come to us stressed, confused, and with […]
30
Jul
Jul
When you think of the causes of a truck accident Maryland, you probably think that the accident was caused by driver error. However, it is also likely that a truck accident could be the result of a faulty part on the truck that could have been discovered if the truck was receiving the proper maintenance. […]
03
Apr
Apr
A decade ago, the maximum speed limit for vehicles on most highways was 65 mph. According to a new report by The Associated Press, many tractor-trailer tires are still designed to travel less than 75 mph and, now that the speed limits have increased nationwide, there are a number of truck drivers who are traveling faster […]
24
Mar
Mar
According to Elizabeth Campbell, Charles County Emergency Services spokesperson, on the morning of March 7, a propane tanker truck overturned prompting the closure of Bensville Road from Carrie Court to Zoll Lane. Courtesy of SoMdNews.com, the propane tanker can hold up to 2,000 pounds. It was 85 percent filled at the time of the single-vehicle accident, […]
24
Feb
Feb
An accident involving a fire truck and a tractor-trailer on the Capital Beltway near Route 50 in Maryland during the early morning of January 30 caused seven people to be sent to the hospital. The aftermath of the crash on the inner loop caused all lanes in both directions on the Capital Beltway to be […]
24
Mar
Mar
Michael J. Schreyer, Attorney for Family of College of Southern Maryland Student Files Multi-Million Dollar Wrongful Death Lawsuit The family of a College of Southern Maryland student who was killed on January 21, 2010, by a Cargo Transporters, Inc. truck driver has filed a $5 million wrongful death lawsuit. Attorney Michael J. Schreyer of the law firm […]