A jackknife accident gets its name from a pocket knife or “jackknife.” It describes what the semi-truck looks like after the accident. The tractor and trailer fold into each other like you would fold a jackknife to close it. Unfortunately, as the trailer sweeps around toward the tractor (cab), the semi-truck can “fold in”...

In Oregon, drivers are financially responsible for any accidents that they cause. These rules also apply to accidents involving UPS vehicles. If you are injured in a collision with a UPS driver, you have the right to file a lawsuit or insurance claim and recover compensation for the losses that you sustained. However, it...

Delivery trucks are involved in serious accidents every year, causing severe harm to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. In these situations, the victims have the right to pursue a legal claim against the at-fault person or entity.  To determine the liable parties, however, the victim first needs to understand what caused the collision. There...

In the United States, the trucking industry is subject to several rules and regulations to ensure the safety of truckers and other people on the road. Unfortunately, some drivers are forced to work more hours than federal law allows. Additionally, some trucking companies fail to properly train their drivers before they get behind the...

FedEx delivers millions of packages per day to customers’ homes, relying on their delivery drivers to make the final stops. While FedEx drivers are trained to operate their vehicles safely, many people are injured in collisions with these employees every year. If you are injured in a FedEx accident, you have the right to...