- Jon Lewis | July 28, 2008 9:05 AM | Birmingham, AL
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Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Driver's and companies are responsible for inspecting their trucks, keeping their trucks in good repair, and maintaining their trucks. Oftentimes, drivers are so busy trying to get on the road or...
- Jon Lewis | June 18, 2008 9:16 PM | Birmingham, AL
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Automobile Accidents
Have you or someone you know been involved in an accident? What should you do? How do you protect your rights? One of the best ways to protect your rights is by documenting what occurs. Below are...
- Jon Lewis | June 16, 2008 9:49 PM | Birmingham, AL
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Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Section 392 of the Code of Federal Regulations governs the driving of commercial motor vehicles. It has many sections on various topics. Some of those sections include: ill or fatigued operator;...
- Jon Lewis | June 13, 2008 5:16 PM | Birmingham, AL
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Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Obviously, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act prevents drivers from driving 18 wheel rigs while under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol. Section 382 of the Code of Federal...
- Jon Lewis | June 08, 2008 10:27 PM | Birmingham, AL
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Tractor-Trailer Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act also provides rules and regulations for the qualification of drivers who go to work for the various trucking companies around the country. These regulations...
- Jon Lewis | June 06, 2008 5:48 PM | Birmingham, AL
Category:
Tractor-Trailer Accidents
We want to take the opportunity, as we discussed in our previous post, to educate the public about some of the regulations governing the trucking industry. These regulations are promulgated by the...
- Jon Lewis | June 01, 2008 5:57 PM | Birmingham, AL
Category:
Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Why do attorneys enjoy pursuing truck companies? How many times have you been driving down an interstate at the speed limit and had an 18 wheeler speed by you? How many times have you been driving...
- Jon Lewis | May 31, 2008 10:00 AM | Birmingham, AL
Category:
Automobile Accidents
When you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, there are several things you need to know about your medical treatment in the event your case eventually gets into litigation.
First,...
- Jon Lewis | May 23, 2008 6:04 PM | Birmingham, AL
Category:
Automobile Accidents
In April, the Birmingham News reported that the number of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cases continue to climb at thet Birmingham VA Medical Center. It is amazing how the news media and...