Category: Truck Accident

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Who Is Liable in a Truck Accident?

Who is liable in a truck accident will depend on the crash’s circumstances. However, potentially at-fault parties usually include the commercial truck driver or the driver’s employer. No matter who caused your truck crash, determining who is liable for your injuries and damages is vital to your financial recovery. If…

When Does an Ordinary Vehicle Qualify as a Commercial Truck?

When we picture a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), most of us probably think of semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, or box trucks. But a truck’s design, size, and weight aren’t the only criteria used to classify them as commercial vehicles. If you’re seriously injured in a Michigan truck accident, these classifications could be…

Michigan CDL Pre-trip Truck Inspection List

Commercial truck drivers are required by law to complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-trip truck inspection checklist before starting every trip. However, truckers also work under tight deadlines, so naturally want to hit the road quickly to arrive at their destinations on time. Still, that’s never an excuse to…

Trucking Laws in Michigan

Truck accidents account for some of the worst accidents on Michigan roads. Many of these collisions are caused by carelessness — or, in legal terms, negligence — on the part of one or more parties in the trucking industry. Typically, that means they violated strict state and federal trucking laws….

Steps You MUST Take After Your Michigan Truck Accident - Christensen Law

Commercial trucks are powerhouses on Michigan roads. Unfortunately, they can also be a serious hazard to neighboring motorists. Due to their massive size and weight, trucks can cause significant injuries to others if an accident occurs. Sadly, these types of crashes happen far too often in The Wolverine State. The…

Operating a commercial truck requires training, skill and care from a truck driver. A truck driver who operates a rig in a negligent or reckless manner can cause a catastrophic accident, resulting in property damage, serious personal injuries – and even loss of life – for other motorists. At Christensen…

Drowsy Driving Truck Accidents Operating any motor vehicle requires the driver’s full attention and focus. When operating a large and complex commercial truck, it’s even more crucial that the driver remain constantly focused on the road. One mistake can lead to severe injuries and fatalities. When drivers, including truck drivers,…

truck accident injuries Michigan

Common truck accident Injuries should not be taken lightly.  Any accident between a passenger car and a large truck can be catastrophic. Semi-trucks dwarf cars, and the size discrepancy alone between vehicles is enough to create a horrific accident. Heavy-duty tractor-trailers can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds while the…