WHY COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS ARE NEVER SIMPLE Big Trucks, Bigger Legal Battles
When you are in a collision with a commercial truck, the results can be devastating, physically and legally. These accidents are typically more complex than those with other vehicles because they typically involve large companies, aggressive insurance teams, and nuanced liability issues. Understanding the unique challenges of these collisions and what to do in their aftermath is essential to win the compensation you need to heal. Heavy loads mean higher risk. Commercial trucks, including semis, delivery vehicles, and tractor-trailers, are much larger than other vehicles on the road, making crashes more dangerous. They often lead to serious injuries like spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and organ damage. Common factors that play into these accidents and help determine liability are driver fatigue, mechanical failures, improper loading techniques, and adverse weather conditions. Multiple parties may be liable. The trucking industry is one of the most regulated in the United States, and different laws and regulations can cause various complications.
3 Armstrong Law specializes in workplace accident cases for employees of businesses in Texas that do not have workers’ comp insurance. We understand the nuances of these cases and have the resources to take on large “nonsubscriber” employers. To refer an injury case involving a nonsubscriber employer to our practice, call us at 214-932-1288 . WE VALUE YOUR REFERRALS for the driver or witnesses. You should also find the company’s name and contact information. Photograph anything on the scene that contributed to the accident or is related to your financial losses. At Armstrong Law, we’re experienced in building strong cases for truck accidents. Contact us today for a free consultation. be involved. Additionally, commercial trucks need higher insurance coverage, so insurers may be more likely to dispute your claim. To determine liability, lawyers and insurers must examine complicated evidence like trucking records or data from equipment that digitally captures events as a truck is on the road. Take immediate action. If you have been in a collision with a commercial vehicle, the most crucial step is ensuring your safety. Contact 911 immediately so you can receive care and the police can document key details about the accident. Document everything to strengthen your claim, like getting copies of official reports and gathering contact information
Unlike other accidents, multiple parties may be liable in a truck collision. There are trucking companies themselves that may have been negligent in the hiring and training of drivers, leading to accidents. Maintenance personnel, cargo companies, manufacturers of trucks, the driver, and the company that owns the truck may also
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE CREAM BARS
INGREDIENTS •
1 pt strawberry ice cream 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
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1 5.25-oz package crispy sugar cookies 1 0.8-oz package freeze-dried strawberries
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1 pt vanilla ice cream
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DIRECTIONS 1. Stir strawberry ice cream in a large bowl until spreadable. Fold in preserves until evenly streaked throughout. 2. Stir vanilla ice cream in a separate large bowl until spreadable. 3. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp of the strawberry mixture into the bottom of 8 (1/3-cup) popsicle molds. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp of the vanilla mixture on top of the strawberry mixture into the molds. Repeat, alternating the 2 mixtures, until each mold is full. 4. Place sticks into the popsicles and freeze until solid, 4–6 hours. 5. In a large zip-lock bag, crush sugar cookies with a rolling pin until pieces are rice-size; pour into a shallow dish. 6. Repeat with freeze-dried strawberries and stir the pieces together. 7. Run the ice cream molds under warm water to release popsicles from molds. 8. Coat bars evenly with cookie mixture. 9. Eat immediately or place on a cookie sheet and freeze.
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