What are the Federal or State Laws That Govern Truck Drivers?

by admin | Aug 5, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Trucking companies must follow many federal laws found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA) such as: 1.    Keeping a driving log by the commercial truck driver 2.    Obtaining a commercial driver’s license for certain vehicles to reduce or...

Starr Austen & Miller Investigating 2013 Ford Escape Fuel Line Fire Recalls

by admin | Aug 2, 2012 | Class Actions, Latest News

Scott Starr, of the Indiana law firm of Starr, Austen & Miller, LLP, announced today that the firm is investigating potential products liability claims related to a recall of the 2013 Ford Escape for those vehicles containing a 1.6 liter engine. The Ford Escape...

What Information About the Truck Involved in Your Accident Should you Collect From the Scene of the Accident?

by admin | Jul 21, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Part 8 in an 8-Part Summary of Trucking Regulations…   FMCSA Reg. re vehicle markings One of the most fundamental pieces of information any trucking accident attorney must know before he can bring a claim on behalf of his injured client is what parties to name...

Construction Workers Vulnerable to Injuries and Premature Death

by admin | Jul 20, 2012 | Construction Accidents, Latest News

New research from the Center for Construction Research and Training, affiliated with the AFL-CIO, indicates that almost all construction workers will have at least one work-related injury during their lifetime and are at greater risk of dying prematurely. Researchers...

What if I’ve Been Injured by Cargo That Came Off a Large Truck?

by admin | Jul 20, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Part 7 in an 8-Part Summary of Trucking Regulations…   FMCSA Reg. re cargo securement Trucks carry cargo, and unfortunately there are times when that cargo is not properly secured and therefore becomes a danger to others on the road. A common type of accident...