3 Things You Need to Know About Delivery Truck Crashes
Thanks to COVID-19, many of us are turning to online shopping for our groceries and other essentials. Compared to last year, online purchasing is up 55%, and we spent $66.3 billion online in July 2020 alone. Someone has to deliver all of those packages, and many times the drivers are overworked, undertrained, and under a […]
What Caused Your Truck Wreck? Find Out From the Black Box
You just survived a terrible truck accident, and now you’re fighting for your legal right to fair compensation. You have some evidence on your side: your medical records, the police report, and eyewitnesses, but the trucking company refuses to admit they were speeding when they lost control of the truck. You need evidence to support […]
Are We Keeping Truck Drivers Safe During the Coronavirus Crisis?
As the coronavirus threatens to disrupt the national supply chain, truckers keep our communities safe by stocking the supplies we need. This is an invaluable service, and we are very grateful to the drivers working for our health and comfort. Unfortunately, our country’s pressing needs are forcing truck drivers to work in unimaginable circumstances. Sometimes, […]
Injured in a Wreck? Make Sure You Get the Trucker’s Logbooks
After a truck accident, most victims have a lot of questions about the truck driver’s liability. You may suspect that the trucker was driving while drowsy, or that they being pressured to work long hours by their employer. In these cases, their logbooks may be essential to uncovering the truth. Nearly every truck on the […]
Truck Wrecks Are on the Rise in Alabama: Learn How to Stay Safe
Right now, there are thousands of big trucks on Alabama’s highways. Unfortunately, many trucking companies and drivers don’t follow our rules of the road. In 2018, 10,079 trucks crashed in our state, causing 2,629 injuries and 121 deaths in Alabama alone. These numbers have increased steadily since 2013. Big trucks don’t make Alabama roads safer […]
How to Get a Fair Settlement in Your Semi Truck Crash Case
Somehow, you survived a terrible crash with an enormous, fully loaded semi-truck. You submit an insurance claim, expecting to be fairly compensated for your medical bills, lost income, destroyed property, and all the anguish the crash caused. But that’s not what happened. The company offered you an astonishingly low number that doesn’t even cover your […]
Barbara’s Story: Taking on a Superstore After an In-Store Accident
At 81 years old, Barbara lived an independent and active life. She never anticipated that a routine trip to a local superstore would change her life. As Barbara stood at the meat counter, a few employees were messing around while wheeling a large metal shelving unit filled with large metal pans and trays. As they […]
Avoid These 4 Mistakes After a Big Truck Crash
Immediately after a serious truck crash, it’s not easy to think clearly. You may be relieved to be alive and experiencing severe pain. Unfortunately, in the chaos, you may make mistakes that can reduce the value of your legal claims. At Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys, we believe that when you’re injured through no fault of […]
4 Things You Need to Do After a Tanker Truck Accident
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a statistic showing that almost 500,000 truck collisions occur each year.
4 Ways to Uncover Trucking Violations After an 18-Wheeler Crash
Truck crashes are devastating for all involved. In a shocking number of cases, safety violations contribute to truck crashes. However, the trucking company will do everything it can to hide its trucking violations. To fight back, you’ll need an experienced truck accident lawyer who understands the federal trucking regulations and how they can impact your […]