Accidents involving large commercial vehicles often result in devastating injuries or fatalities. In Maryland, trucking laws impose strict responsibilities on drivers and companies to minimize risks to others on the road. A recent fatal collision in Florida between an International truck and a Mack semi-truck illustrates the significant dangers posed…
Snow plow accidents, like the recent fatal collision in Perth East, highlight the unique dangers associated with winter road maintenance vehicles. In this case, a 33-year-old driver tragically lost their life after a plow truck collided with their passenger vehicle. While investigating this specific accident continues, snow plow incidents often…
Earlier this month, a devastating crash on Interstate 95 in Belcamp claimed the life of a pickup truck driver after rear-ending a parked tractor-trailer on the shoulder. The collision, which led to a fire requiring hours of cleanup and traffic rerouting, has raised important questions about liability in truck accidents…
Large commercial vehicles can do a lot of damage in a traffic accident, wrecking passenger cars and other trucks, and possibly injuring or killing multiple victims. Due to the extreme weight of many semi tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks, the occupants of relatively smaller passenger cars can be severely…
Tragedy struck in Illinois when a tanker truck carrying toxic chemicals was forced off the road, resulting in a deadly crash that took five lives. The accident occurred when a 17-year-old minivan driver, attempting to pass the tanker, caused the truck to swerve off the road to avoid a head-on…
School buses are common on Maryland’s roads, ensuring children get to and from school safely. Unfortunately, school bus accidents can and do happen, just like any other vehicle. While the recent school bus crash in Chillum, Maryland, involved no injuries or children, it highlights the potential dangers posed by school…
Tractor-trailer accidents are among the most serious on the road, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. Various factors, including driver error, mechanical failures, or hazardous road conditions, can cause these accidents. Under Maryland law, determining who is responsible for a tractor-trailer accident is crucial for ensuring that the victims…
A devastating accident earlier this summer in Montour County resulted in the deaths of two individuals and significant injuries to another. This four-vehicle crash involved a dump truck loaded with stone material traveling at an unsafe speed. The dump truck swerved into the opposite lane, colliding head-on with a tractor-trailer,…
Being involved in a truck accident or losing a loved one in such an incident can be devastating. At Lebowitz & Mzhen, we understand the pain and confusion you may be experiencing. If you find yourself in this situation, knowing some basic legal concepts can help you navigate through this…
The danger of not wearing your seatbelt is compounded when a truck or other large vehicle is involved in the crash. That goes for people in the truck as well as others on the road. Large commercial vehicles like trucks are on the road to transport heavy items over long…