Michael Pines | September 24, 2026 | Truck Accidents
Large commercial trucks require substantially more room to maneuver than ordinary passenger vehicles. One of the most dangerous examples occurs when a tractor-trailer makes a wide turn and a smaller vehicle becomes trapped between the truck and a curb, wall, guardrail, or another fixed object. This type of collision is commonly referred to as a […]
Michael Pines | September 2, 2026 | Car Accidents \ Truck Accidents
After a serious commercial truck or delivery vehicle accident, one of the most important witnesses may be a camera mounted to the windshield. Dashcams have become increasingly common in commercial fleets. Depending on the system, cameras may record the road ahead, the truck’s interior, side views, or multiple angles simultaneously. When a collision occurs, that […]
Michael Pines | July 7, 2026 | Truck Accidents
Jackknife truck accidents are among the most dangerous collisions involving commercial vehicles. In a matter of seconds, a fully loaded tractor-trailer can lose traction, causing the trailer to swing outward and fold toward the cab in an “L” or “V” shape. Once this happens, the truck may block multiple lanes of traffic, strike nearby vehicles, […]
Michael Pines | July 2, 2026 | Personal Injury \ Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are a common sight on California highways, transporting the goods that keep our economy moving. While collisions involving any large truck can be serious, one type of crash stands apart for its devastating consequences: the underride truck accident. An underride accident occurs when a smaller passenger vehicle slides beneath the rear, side, or […]
Michael Pines | July 2, 2026 | Personal Injury \ Truck Accidents
Commercial trucking companies have a tremendous responsibility to keep California’s roads safe. Every day, they place drivers behind the wheel of vehicles that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Before doing so, they have a legal and ethical duty to ensure those drivers are qualified, properly trained, medically fit, and capable of […]
Michael Pines | July 2, 2026 | Personal Injury \ Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are some of the largest and heaviest vehicles on California’s roads. Because of the devastating damage they can cause in a collision, the trucking industry is subject to extensive federal safety regulations designed to reduce crashes and protect everyone who shares the road. These rules, established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration […]
Michael Pines | June 21, 2026 | Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks transport everything from consumer goods and construction materials to heavy machinery and hazardous cargo. While most people focus on the truck driver when discussing truck accident causes, another critical safety factor often goes unnoticed: cargo securement. When cargo is improperly loaded, inadequately secured, or unevenly distributed, it can create dangerous driving conditions that […]
Michael Pines | June 21, 2026 | Road Safety \ Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are essential to America’s economy, transporting billions of dollars’ worth of goods across California and the rest of the country every day. While most truck drivers are highly trained professionals who prioritize safety, truck accidents still occur for a variety of reasons. In some cases, a truck driver’s negligence may contribute to a […]
Michael Pines | June 21, 2026 | Truck Accidents
When a commercial truck is involved in a serious accident, determining exactly what happened can be far more complicated than in a typical car crash. Conflicting witness statements, disputed timelines, and competing versions of events often make it difficult to establish fault. Fortunately, many commercial trucks contain a powerful source of objective evidence: the truck’s […]
Michael Pines | April 1, 2026 | Car Accidents \ Truck Accidents
Large trucks—including semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles—play a critical role in the U.S. economy. But when accidents happen, the consequences can be devastating. Due to their size and weight, crashes involving large trucks are far more likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities—especially for occupants of smaller vehicles. In this blog, we break […]