Digging Deeper After a Truck Crash
Hidden Clues That Build a Case
When you’ve been in a crash with a truck, you’re often dealing with injuries, medical bills, and a long list of questions. We’ve had many clients injured in trucking accidents tell us something seemed off. Maybe the brakes squealed like they had been ignored for months, or the driver looked half asleep. Those details stick with you and often signal that the driver had ignored safety rules long before the wreck happened. Trucking companies and drivers must follow strict federal safety regulations. These rules are not optional. They exist because an 80,000-pound truck can cause devastating harm if even one safety step is missed. Regulations established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) cover everything from driver hours and inspection schedules to vehicle maintenance and cargo loading. When companies cut corners, they put everyone on the road at risk.
As attorneys who have handled many of these cases, we know what to look for. A driver who pushes past their legal driving limit may show signs of fatigue at the scene, but the real proof comes from their driving logs, fuel receipts, and electronic data. Missing or vague inspection reports can point to poor maintenance which lead to tire blowouts or brake failure. Sometimes, we need to do a more thorough investigation. We can access federal audit reports, employment records, and data from the truck’s onboard system. This information can reveal skipped brake checks, ignored driver violations, and even improperly loaded cargo. We also consult public databases like the FMCSA’s SAFER system, which lists inspection results, accident history, and safety violations. Liability in these cases is not limited to the driver alone. Trucking companies, third-party maintenance providers, and cargo loaders
can share responsibility when they ignore the rules. Every party has an obligation to follow safety regulations, and each can be held accountable when they fail to do so. At The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. , we take these cases seriously because we’ve seen what they can do. If you or someone you love has been injured in a trucking accident, give us a call. We’ll work to hold the right parties accountable and make sure you’re treated fairly.
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SLOW COOKER BRISKET
Ingredients
• 1 (1-oz) envelope onion soup mix • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 1 3-lb piece of beef brisket (flat cut)
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 lb baby golden potatoes
• 3 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 large sweet onion, cut into 8 wedges • 2 1/2 cups beef stock • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs • 8 whole garlic cloves • 2 bay leaves
Directions
1. In a small bowl, combine soup mix, sugar, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over brisket. 2. Place meat, fat cap side down, into an 8-qt slow cooker. 3. Top brisket with thyme, garlic, bay leaves, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion. 4. Whisk stock, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch until fully dissolved. Add to slow cooker. 5. Cover and cook on high for 5–6 hours until tender. 6. Remove to a cutting board, fat side up. Remove thyme and bay leaves. 7. Thinly slice brisket against the grain. 8. Serve with vegetables, drizzled with gravy from the slow cooker.
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