As a Seattle truck accident attorney, Kirk Bernard is familiar with how a majority of Washington tractor-trailer accidents are caused by truck driver negligence. The negligence usually involves speeding, distraction, inattention, impairment or fatigue. In this particular case, the accident may have involved a distraction, inattention or fatigue. As truck accident and personal injury lawyers, we also notice that these accidents occur because of mechanical failures in the trucks brought about by poor vehicle maintenance. Sometimes, illegal or improper overloading of the trucks can also cause mechanical failure.

In such instances of negligence, not only could the negligent truck driver be held liable for the accident and injuries caused, but the truck driver’s employer could also be held accountable. In this case, the other vehicle involved was also a tractor-trailer. However, most truck accidents involve a large truck and a passenger vehicle. And very often, we see that the occupants of the passenger vehicles are seriously injured or killed because of the size and weight of the large truck.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington tractor-trailer accident, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury lawyers of The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE brochure, which has useful educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100205/NEWS01/302059999/0/rss02

Recently, the Desert Trail published a news report covering a truck accident in which the truck driver tried to stop his truck to avoid hitting another vehicle. As a result, the tractor-trailer jackknifed. Authorities who investigated the truck accident said when the driver applied the brakes, the vehicle entered into a skid, possibly because the rear brakes on the trailer were not properly adjusted. Thankfully, no one was injured in this accident. The Washington truck accident lawyers have represented numerous injured clients who have been catastrophically injured or have lost loved ones in similar truck accidents.

In such cases, the trucking company could be held liable for injuries caused to innocent motorists. Injured victims could seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, therapy and long-term care. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington big rig accident, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury accident lawyers of The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://hidesertstar.com/articles/2010/01/14/the_desert_trail/breaking_news/doc4b4b52ef2e578431318005.txt

The State of Washington prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by a driver who has a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The 0.08 percent limit is the standard used across the United States for the “impaired” driver. The State of Washington has lower BAC limits defined for commercial drivers (0.04). The Washington State DUI law also prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by a driver that in under the influence of a controlled substance such as marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, and other intoxicants. That, of course, applies to drivers of commercial vehicles as well.

If you have been injured in Washington State by a truck driver operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may file a personal injury claim against the trucking company. Victims in such cases could seek compensation for medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and even the cost of long-term care if the injuries are catastrophic.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington big rig accident, please contact the experienced personal injury Seattle lawyers of The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.gastongazette.com/news/people-42308-truck-bessemer.html

According to a recent news report, two men have suffered injuries after a flatbed truck crashed into a bus stop. The truck’s brakes failed and it hit the corner of the bus stop where the two men were standing, shattered a trash can and came to rest against a sandwich shop. Both men sustained serious injuries, but they were not life-threatening, officials said.

These types of truck accidents do have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries or death. When a large big rig weighing 80,000 pounds or more goes out of control, it can result in a deadly accident. If a truck accident is caused by brake failure that was the result of poor vehicle maintenance or overloading, the trucking firm can be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. Victims may seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost earnings and other related damages. Those who have lost loved ones in such tragic truck accidents may also file wrongful death claims against the negligent trucking firm.

If you have been injured in a truck accident, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys with The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure about Washington truck accident cases with educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Please contact Kirk Bernard and his dedicated legal team today.

Source:http://www.khou.com/news/Flatbed-truck-crashes-into-Metro-bus-stop-Subway-restaurant-2-hurt-79919087.html

There are many reasons why Washington truck accidents occur. In some cases, the accident is caused due to the negligence of the other driver. But there have been many instances where the truck driver’s negligence or disregard for traffic rules, cause these tragic accidents. In this particular case, the injuries were reportedly minor. However, in most Washington truck accidents, victims, especially the occupants of the passenger vehicles, suffer catastrophic injuries or death.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident caused by the negligence of a truck driver, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, therapy and even long-term care. You need the services of an experienced and knowledgeable Seattle personal injury attorney who can help hold the negligent parties accountable and help you secure just compensation for your injuries, damages and loss.

Please contact the skilled Washington truck accident lawyers with The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure about Washington truck accident cases with useful information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his aggressive legal team today.

Source:http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/18/possible-delays-on-interstate-82-outside-ellensburg