With the law firm of Paulson & Nace, Mathew Nace's practice areas include medical malpractice, trucking litigation, auto collision, premises liability, wrongful death and other catestrophic negligence and personal injury matters.
A new bill introduced in Congress would raise the minimum liability insurance required of trucking companies nationwide — a move that safety advocates are applauding. Since 1980, motor carriers have been required to carry a minimum of $750,000 in liability insurance coverage when carrying general…
Winter weather can increase the risks of serious and catastrophic trucking accidents. Snow, rain, wind, fog, and other weather events create treacherous conditions for everyone on the road, even more so for large trucks.
Federal limits exist on how long a trucker can go without resting, but some drivers ignore them and push through the night. Why?
Because they can’t find anywhere to park.
You’re driving down the road, and a large truck swerves into your lane and hits your car. In many cases, your life changes in an instant. Large trucks are 20-30 times the size of passenger vehicles and can cause serious damage in a collision. Passengers…
In 2019, 40 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in West Virginia that took the lives of 44 people. While there were fewer fatalities in 2022, more than 1,000 commercial vehicles were involved in accidents. Often, drivers of commercial vehicles suffer minor, if any,…
West Virginia is known for its physical beauty, including its mountain ranges and green, lush valleys. Nicknamed the Mountain State, it has many breathtaking roads with spectacular views. While visitors flock to West Virginia yearly to take in the scenic roadways, others depend on West…
As thoughts turn to warm weather, vacation, and road trips, a hidden danger is lingering in the background. With more passenger vehicles on the roads and large trucks moving products around the U.S., are you more at risk of an accident during the summer months? …
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System to prevent truck crashes. The Safety Measurement System (SMS) utilizes road inspection and crash data from the prior two years to identify motor carriers that are a high safety risk.…
In seconds, a car crash can happen and cause serious injury. Crashes can be dangerous, regardless of outside circumstances. But not all traffic collisions are created equally, and one type of crash is often deadly. Large truck accidents cause catastrophic injuries, and the occupants of…
Truck drivers are in high demand. Trucking is considered a stable, reliable profession, and it has the potential to be lucrative — some drivers even make six figures. It’s also been ranked one of the worst jobs in America. It is lonely, grueling work that…
While thousands of working truckers head down America’s highways on any given day, even more are on the roads this time of year. Drivers in other vehicles should always keep in mind the need to use extra caution when driving around large trucks, each weighing…
The commercial trucking industry is among the most vital in the United States. Dedicated drivers leave their families for long stretches, transporting 80% of all cargo in America – four times as much as rail, air, water, and pipeline combined. And large truck driving is…
