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Is the truck driver or the company liable for your crash?

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Sep 9, 2020 | Truck Accidents

In many car accident cases, the assumption is that the driver who caused the crash is liable. There are minor exceptions to this, such as when a manufacturer defect causes an accident, but that's rare. Usually, the driver just makes a mistake.With truck accidents,...

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Load issues that can cause a truck accident

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Aug 3, 2020 | Truck Accidents

Truck accidents happen for many reasons, and some of them are not as obvious as truck drivers getting distracted behind the wheel or driving while they're too fatigued to safely be on the roads. In fact, if the driver did not load the truck themselves, they may be...

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Don’t miss out on any damages in your semitruck crash

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Jun 22, 2020 | Truck Accidents

This nation's highways are filled with semitrucks that haul goods all over the place. While most drivers are safe, there are some truckers who become distracted behind the wheel or take risks, which puts everyone around them at risk of suffering a serious injury in a...

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Why must truckers perform pre-trip inspections?

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | May 26, 2020 | Truck Accidents

Fleet managers have many responsibilities. One of those is to make sure and inspect their trucks before the tractor-trailer operator takes it out on the road. While many truckers may not see the point in checking out their truck before it's driven out of the parking...

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Federal regulations govern driving time for truckers

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Apr 17, 2020 | Truck Accidents

Truckers spend a lot of time on the roads, but this doesn't mean that they're immune to fatigue. In an effort to minimize the chance of one of these professional drivers suffering from this problem, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has set limits for...

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Truckers aren’t always the cause of semitruck crashes

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Apr 6, 2020 | Truck Accidents

Semitruck crashes can lead to catastrophic injuries that can cause negative impacts on the victims' lives. These individuals might choose to seek compensation for their injuries, but they will need to know the cause of the accident, so they can ensure they are holding...

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Bill proposes interstate travel for truck drivers under 21

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Mar 5, 2020 | Truck Accidents

The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety held a hearing in February of 2020 concerning a bill introduced the previous year that, if passed, would open up interstate travel to commercial truck drivers under 21. West Virginia residents should know...

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What commercial vehicle drivers can do to avoid fatigue

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Feb 25, 2020 | Truck Accidents

Commercial motor vehicle drivers in West Virginia and across the U.S. are liable to work while in a drowsy state of mind, which is dangerous. Research shows, for example, that being awake for 18 consecutive hours impairs one in the same way that having a BAC of .08...

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Sleep apnea among truckers, and how it can be treated

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Feb 6, 2020 | Truck Accidents

Sleep apnea is a dangerous disorder that affects about 4% of the general population. However, as those in the trucking industry are aware, it affects around 35% of truckers in West Virginia and across the U.S. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of sleep...

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CVSA’s inspection blitz scheduled for early May

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Feb 4, 2020 | Truck Accidents

In West Virginia and across the nation, large trucks are a constant on the roadways. Since these big vehicles can cause a lot of damage, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has a yearly International Roadcheck inspection blitz to help encourage compliance with...

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