When a semi-truck jackknifes on I-15 and shuts down lanes for hours, the crash doesn’t just injure people at the scene. It also strands commuters, disrupts deliveries, and drains revenue from nearby businesses. The obvious question follows: can those indirectly affected recover their lost wages or profits from the trucking company? The short answer usually […]
Read moreWhen a tractor-trailer jackknifes on I-15 through Midvale, two problems hit at once: getting medical care and figuring out who’s financially responsible. The treatment can’t wait; the liability fight takes time. Medical bills don’t wait after a truck jackknife on I-15 through Midvale. We line up immediate coverage through health insurance, PIP/MedPay, and provider holds […]
Read moreWhen tractor-trailers drift or jackknife on I-15 near Fort Union, fatigue is often the invisible cause. Federal hours-of-service limits exist to prevent that, but violations happen on this long-haul corridor. If you suspect fatigue, act fast: preserve the electronic logging device (ELD) and engine control module (ECM) data before routine data cycles wipe it. Parker […]
Read moreThe trucking company that caused your accident just filed for bankruptcy. Your lawsuit is frozen. Your attorney says they can’t proceed. You’re panicking—will you get anything for your catastrophic injuries? The answer is usually yes—depending on coverage, court orders, and policy limits—but you must act quickly. Federal bankruptcy law creates barriers, but careful navigation of […]
Read moreIt’s a common scenario: a fully-loaded semi-truck descending I-80 through Parleys Canyon can’t slow down. The brakes, overheated from the steep descent, provide less stopping power with each application. At the bottom of the canyon, the truck crashes into stopped traffic. Now comes the complex question: Who bears responsibility? Was this brake failure caused by […]
Read moreThree weeks after your I-15 truck crash near Fort Union, an adjuster offers $45,000. With bills piling up, it’s tempting. However, the speed should worry you. Early offers miss the pieces that drive real value. Parker & McConkie evaluates truck accident settlement offers throughout Midvale and the I-15 corridor. We review what initial offers overlook, […]
Read moreA commercial truck struck your vehicle in a construction zone near downtown Salt Lake City. Signs warned drivers: “Work Zone Ahead,” “Reduced Speed 45 MPH,” “Fines Doubled,” “Workers Present.” The truck driver ignored them all. Now you’re facing serious injuries and mounting bills, and you’re wondering: do those “enhanced penalties” help your injury case? The […]
Read moreMillions of commercial vehicles, such as big rigs, buses, and tanker trucks, are registered in the United States today. If your goal is to operate one of these heavy machines, you’ll need a commercial driver’s license (CDL). There are multiple types of CDLs, so you must know what classification you’ll need for the vehicle you […]
Read moreEvery day, thousands of commercial trucks travel Utah’s highways. Most trips end safely, but when something goes wrong, the results devastate lives. Understanding what causes truck accidents helps victims recognize negligence, strengthens legal claims, and might even prevent future crashes. Human error drives the majority of truck accidents, though mechanical failures and environmental factors play […]
Read moreTrucks are enormous vehicles known to wreak havoc where it crashes. In some unfortunate cases, a truck could directly collide against a loaded car, injuring or even killing the person inside. Even if the responsible truck driver is insured, the insurance company may try to give you little or nothing to fix your medical bills, […]
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