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Not every truck accident involves a big rig slamming into a passenger vehicle. Instead, some trucks end up spilling their cargo, which then hammers other vehicles or forces drivers on the road to take sudden defensive action. Cargo spill accidents are just as serious as any other collision involving trucks. A motorist forced into a …
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Tags: Cargo Spill, Cargo Spill Accident, truck accident, Truck Accident Attorney, truck accident lawyerPosted by niftyadmin | Car Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
Neck injuries are common after many collisions, including rear-end collisions and rollovers. The first sign is probably pain and neck stiffness. Over the following days, some people experience other symptoms like ringing in their ears, blurred vision, or difficulty speaking. You might also experience mood swings. Neck injuries are debilitating, and many motorists are stuck …
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Tags: car accident, Neck Injury, Neck Pain, Personal injury, truck accidentPosted by niftyadmin | Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
Back pain after a car accident is a cause for alarm. The fact is that pain is the body’s signal that you have suffered an injury, so you should go to the hospital for tests. A lower back injury can run the gamut from a mild sprain to major spinal column damage. Some people heal …
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Tags: Back Injury, car accident, Neck Injury, Personal Injury Accident, truck accidentPosted by Larson Gallivan | Truck Accident
In any motor vehicle accident, it is common to assume that one of the drivers involved was at-fault for what happened. This is particularly true when it comes to commercialtruck accidents in Vermont. After all, if an 80,000 pound tractor-trailer jackknifes on I-89 and several passenger vehicles crash into the truck, the first thing you …
Tags: 18-wheeler, Larson & Gallivan Law, truck accident, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
Transport-trailers and 18-wheelers are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. Due to this, they will cause injuries that are much more extensive when they are involved in a crash. In many truck accidents, the driver of the truck or another party associated with them, such as the company they work for, is liable for …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, truck accident, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted by niftyadmin | Truck Accident
U-Haul is a popular company which rents large, box-shaped trucks to the public. Often, someone renting an apartment or moving into a home rents a U-Haul to transport their possessions, such as their bed and other furniture. U-Haul has several dozen locations in Vermont. Large trucks are much more dangerous, especially for people accustomed to …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, truck accident lawyer, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted by niftyadmin | Truck Accident
Commercial trucks, especially tractor trailers (“semis”), create particular hazards on the roads in Vermont. While many trucks and drivers are well-trained and safe, mechanical failures and negligent maintenance are real problems and cause serious injuries on Vermont’s roads. And trucking accidents are not rare! According to data from Safe Streets Vermont, there were nearly 200 …
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Tags: commercial truck accidents, Larson & Gallivan Law, vermont truck accident lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
Tires are critical to motor vehicle safety, and this is true of big rigs, like 18 wheelers. When a tire blows, a large truck might go out of control, leaping into oncoming traffic or slamming into a nearby car on a multi-lane highway. Vermont’s roads see many truck accidents, and a blown tire might be …
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Tags: blown out tire, truck accident, vermont truck accident lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
Every trucker should begin a trip by performing a pre-trip inspection. Although a thorough inspection should take less than an hour—and truckers get paid for this work—many skip this critical step. As a result, people end up getting hurt when the truck malfunctions because a part is not working properly. Failure to perform a pre-trip …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, truck accident, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
Box trucks are a common sight in Glens Falls. These are medium-sized trucks shaped like a cube or box. Most UPS or FedEx trucks are like this. The U.S. Postal Service also has many box trucks. Unlike tractor-trailers, which consist of a cab and trailer joined at a wheel, the box truck is one piece. …
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