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Who Is at Fault in a Blind Spot Crash?
Our team at The Mottley Law Firm has handled dozens of tractor-trailer crash cases. These collisions are some of the worst on the road. They typically cause serious injuries that rack up thousands of dollars in medical bills. With so much money on the line, it’s vital to discover who caused the accident (aka who is at fault) — but that can be trickier than it seems. The Big Question Exceptional circumstances can create confusion over who is to blame for an accident. We hear this question regularly from clients who have been in tractor-trailer collisions: “ The truck driver claims they didn’t see my car before the crash. Who is at fault for the accident?” We call this kind of collision a “blind spot crash.” Assuming the trucker was telling the truth, the car was probably in one of their blind spots — places just in front of and behind the truck that are hidden from the driver. Even oversized side mirrors can’t eliminate these blind spots because of the way truck cabs are designed. Solving the Fault Puzzle You might think this blind spot problem would absolve the trucker of guilt. However, truck drivers should be trained to take their blind spots into account when they change lanes or merge on and off the highway. Now that electronic and mechanical safety features are available, there is no excuse for a truck driver to miss seeing a car. The Final Answer Ultimately, truck drivers have an ethical and legal responsibility to keep their blind spots in mind and avoid crashes. This means they are often (but not always) at fault in blind spot crashes. If you or someone you know has been in a blind spot crash, you can find out for sure who is to blame by calling our office. Our team will gather evidence and discover whether the truck driver is at fault or whether you can collect compensation from another party, like the trucking company, a loading crew, or even the manufacturer of a faulty truck part. With an experienced truck accident attorney on your side, the fault puzzle isn’t so puzzling.
WHOVILLE ROAST BEAST
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 bay leaves
1 tbsp paprika
4 thyme sprigs
2 tsp black pepper
2 rosemary sprigs 1/2 cup beef broth
2 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
1 12-oz bottle of stout beer 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1 5-lb bone-in rib-eye roast
3 tbsp butter
2 heads of garlic, halved
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, pepper, salt, and olive oil. 3. Place roast in a baking pan and coat with spice mixture. Let marinate uncovered in refrigerator for 1 hour. 4. Place pan on stove over high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, then add butter, garlic, and herbs. 5. When butter melts, add broth, beer, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. 6. Transfer pan to oven. Braise until meat is tender, up to 2 hours. 7. Remove roast from pan and let rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain pan juices and put back into pan and boil until reduced by half. When finished, slice roast and serve with pan sauce.
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