On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jul 20, 2020 | Truck Accidents
If you’ve driven up I-95 in Connecticut, you’ve likely had a close encounter with one of the many trucks that share the road. You never know how alert or skilled the driver behind the wheel of a big rig is when your car is alongside them on the highway....
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Aug 3, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
When you’re traveling on a highway, you’re likely surrounded by larger vehicles like semitrucks and other commercial vehicles. These vehicles are heavy and loaded with goods and products in many cases, which means that there is a higher potential for...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jul 13, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Getting into a truck accident is bad enough, but what happens if the truck is carrying hazardous materials? That is a question that could be the defining factor in your situation. If the hazardous materials spill, they could be extremely damaging to your vehicle and...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jun 14, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Between 2015 and 2016, the number of large trucks that became involved in fatal crashes grew by around 3 percent. Interestingly, commercial vehicles used for transportation of passengers, like buses, saw a decrease of 14 percent in the same time frame. There are many...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | May 22, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Not every crash is straightforward, and it can be confusing to know who is responsible. If you’re a passenger in a vehicle, though, there is one certain factor in your case. That is that the driver of your vehicle can be held responsible for your injuries even...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Mar 23, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
When a driver is too tired, inebriated or otherwise incapable of driving, he or she should not be on the roads. Even if a driver is attempting to be safe, errors made could put others at risk. Take, for example, wrong-way drivers. These drivers enter the highway or a...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jan 30, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Truck accidents happen all the time, but although they’re extremely damaging, there is one upside. These crashes often have evidence that can help show why the crash occurred. Semitrucks and commercial vehicles usually contain a black box, which, similarly to...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jan 11, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
When you travel, you know there’s always a risk of an accident, but you usually don’t think it’s going to happen to you. With winter here, it’s more important than ever to realize that you are in danger every time you get on the roads. There...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Nov 24, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
When trucks travel on the roads, they are a higher risk to others than smaller vehicles. If a truck goes out of control, it takes up multiple lanes, has the potential to block traffic and could collide with many different people or things. Take for example this crash...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 11, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
At all times, it’s necessary for truck drivers to be awake, aware and focused. They need to be certain they’re staying in their lanes, prepared to slow or stop for slowing traffic and in control of their vehicles. Drivers who are drowsy can’t make...
