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…

Insurance Requirements for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers in Michigan must carry auto insurance in compliance with both federal and state regulations. Intrastate truckers who only operate within Michigan’s borders must follow state insurance regulations, while interstate truck drivers who drive cross-country must also ensure they comply with federal insurance regulations. Purchasing the right amount of…

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…

How to Win Your Truck Accident Case in Detroit - Christensen Law

Accidents involving large trucks and tractor-trailers can be catastrophic. A commercial truck is much longer and heavier than the standard automobile. That means that when occupants in smaller cars collide with large trucks, the occupant usually suffers the worst injuries. Truck accident cases are particularly complex. Not only do they…