The average car weighs about 2,871 pounds. In contrast, a loaded truck weighs an average of 53,000 to 79,000 pounds. As you can imagine, the average vehicle is no match for a speeding truck if the two collide. The massive weight and size of trucks can lead to severe injuries after an accident. Sometimes, a truck is overloaded, overweight or improperly loaded, which may have contributed to your accident. If you’re facing this scenario, then it’s important to learn about your legal options for financial recovery. Was the Truck’s Weight or Loading a Factor in Your Accident? Federal and state law both set weight restrictions for trucks. On top of that, truckers must submit to weighing stations to ensure compliance…

Commercial Truck Accidents in New Jersey Large commercial trucks are some of the most important vehicles on the roads of New Jersey and the rest of the country. Why? The more of these trucks you see on the roads, the better the economy is performing. But, despite how important these trucks are, they are also quite dangerous. Trucks are large, heavy, wide, and easy to roll when not operated properly. There are various factors that cause truck accidents on the roads of New Jersey, leading to serious injuries and even death. Inexperienced Truck Drivers One of the leading causes of truck accidents is having inexperienced drivers behind the wheel of these massive vehicles. Brand new truck drivers are required to…

Have you ever felt nervous around massive semi-trucks on the road? If so, then you’re not alone. People who avoid big trucks have good reasons for their behavior. Getting into a collision with a truck is significantly more dangerous and destructive than other types of car accidents. It’s also more complicated to obtain your rightful compensation in the event you’re injured. If you ever get into a collision with a truck, then you need to know about the time-sensitive evidence you can collect to strengthen your claim. Failing to obtain this evidence could cause your claim to get delayed or even denied. The Trucker’s Electronic Logging Device In the past, few laws regulated the trucking industry. Over time, it became…

Commercial Truck “Black Boxes”  So-called “black boxes” are commonly used in airplane crash investigations in order to obtain information about how the crash happened. The majority of commercial trucks now come complete with this same type of black box. Just as in a plane crash, these truck black boxes can also provide valuable information about how the truck and its driver were behaving prior to the accident. In fact, if you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, the information contained in the black box might be able to prove that the accident was in the truck driver’s fault. If so, a truck accident lawyer might be able to help you receive compensation for any injuries,…

If you live in New Jersey, you know that it’s crowded here. We have many highways with lots of traffic. One reason for that is New Jersey sits at a crossroads of the most developed area of America. As a result, goods are traveling our roadways to and from ports, warehouses, factories, farms and markets. One downside to all of this is that where there are trucks, there will be accidents. It’s incredibly rare to be in an accident with a tractor-trailer and only suffer minor injuries. While there are many personal injury lawyers around, not all of them have experience with truck accident cases. At CourtLaw, our lawyers know how to handle a tractor trailer accident case. Tractor-trailers have…