Trucking companies play an important role in transporting goods across the country, including in Kentucky. However, it is dangerous when these companies fail to properly maintain their vehicles, including the tires. Neglecting tire maintenance can lead to severe...
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Legal recourse after truck accidents involving UPS drivers
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 1, 2024 | Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicle accidents, particularly those involving UPS drivers, can have serious repercussions. These accidents often occur under circumstances that may complicate the pursuit of fair compensation. Understanding the risks and the process of seeking damages is...
Navigating a car accident with a UPS driver
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 29, 2023 | Truck Accidents
Car accidents can be disorienting and stressful experiences. This stress can escalate when the other vehicle involved belongs to a large corporation like UPS. Understanding the procedures and knowing how to navigate the situation can be valuable, especially when...
Common causes of commercial vehicle accidents with UPS drivers
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 1, 2023 | Truck Accidents
UPS is one of the largest delivery companies in the world, with a fleet of more than 125,000 vehicles. Unfortunately, accidents involving UPS trucks and other commercial vehicles are not uncommon. These accidents can be devastating, resulting in serious injuries and...
What to do after an accident with a commercial driver
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 6, 2022 | Truck Accidents
If you get into an accident with a commercial driver, you may wonder if there is a different procedure you should follow. According to the National Safety Council, large trucks accounted for 107,000 crashes resulting in an injury in 2020. Accidents with commercial...
Are UPS trucks likely to cause a serious accident?
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | May 13, 2021 | Truck Accidents
The United Parcel Service, known to most customers as UPS, delivers a large volume of packages and cargo. UPS drivers know that they must get their deliveries to Kentucky recipients on time, which may be difficult when traveling into unfamiliar areas or on congested...
What are some concerns about truck accidents?
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, Truck Accidents
Car and truck accidents happen all the time in the United States, and drivers on Kentucky roads need to be aware of hazards. When cars, SUVs and pickup trucks share the road with powerful tractor-trailers, it benefits all drivers to adhere to common-sense safety tips....
Sleep apnea can lead to devastating truck accidents
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Dec 11, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Semitrailers can be extremely dangerous. It doesn't take a major mistake for one of these massive vehicles to veer into oncoming traffic or slam into slowed or stopped traffic. In fact, a trucker who takes his eyes off the road for even a split-second can cause a...
Vicarious liability claim may be justified after truck accident
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Dec 5, 2019 | Truck Accidents
It only takes the blink of an eye for things to go wrong on the road. A distracted, drunk, or drowsy driver can quickly veer into oncoming traffic, fail to stop for slowed traffic or pedestrians, and neglect to yield to other vehicles when turning left. While any type...
What are common causes of truck accidents?
On Behalf of Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. | Oct 3, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Large trucks are an important part of keeping Kentucky stores and retail centers full of consumer products. When shipments of goods arrive on sea vessels, by plane or by train, they are often loaded onto large delivery trucks so that they can be taken to stores and...
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