When you file a lawsuit, there are typically two categories of damages that you might seek, depending on the jurisdiction in which you file. Compensatory damages are the most common type. They involve compensation for actual losses related to the actions or inaction...
Don’t let a jackknife accident upset your summer trip
On behalf of Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd P.A. | Jul 13, 2020 | Truck Accidents
If you plan on taking a vacation trip by car with your family this summer, one of the last things you need is an accident with a semitruck. Typically, the great weight and size disparity between a fully loaded semitruck and a much smaller and lighter passenger vehicle...
What causes semi-trucks to jackknife?
On behalf of Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd P.A. | Jul 9, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Jackknifing occurs when the trailer of a semi-truck swings up toward the cab at a close angle after losing traction, causing the truck to fold like a jackknife. These accidents are particularly dangerous because they impact multiple lanes of traffic, and the truck’s...
Is it boring to drive a semi?
On behalf of Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd P.A. | Jul 2, 2020 | Truck Accidents
For many people who are thinking of going into the industry, driving a semi actually sounds fairly exciting. If you’re a long-haul driver, you get to cross the country, see new places, explore at least the 48 lower states and have more life experiences than someone...
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