It is a common misconception that accidents involving large trucks and semis are only caused by the drivers of those commercial vehicles. In reality, many accidents involving large trucks are the result of acts of negligence committed by private drivers. This post...
Transportation companies have a lot on the line when a driver is involved in an accident that leaves people injured. Of course there’s the optics of the accident, which can damage the business’s reputation, but there’s also the very real financial ramifications that...
Trucking accident victims can file lawsuits against truck drivers and their employers (the defendants) for a variety of reasons. As the plaintiff, or party bringing the suit, these alleged victims will have to assert one or more claims against the trucking defendants....
When you operate in the trucking and transportation industry, your top priority is typically ensuring your customer's satisfaction. In most instances, that occurs though completing routes on schedule (whether those are freight deliveries or passenger arrivals). Yet...
Lawsuits against trucking companies, owner-operators and insurers are rampant in today’s news. Administrators and legislators have worked tirelessly to develop regulations like hours-of-service rules that increase the safety of everyone on the highway. The most recent...
Owning a New York trucking company is a big undertaking. While the industry is very much in demand, there are many liabilities you take on with this sort of company. Not only is there is a nationwide labor shortage, but also you have to worry about accidents. The...
As the representative of a transportation carrier, you are often asked to walk a fine line. Your administrative duties may often require that you emphasize customer service (which in your case likely means that passengers get to their destinations both in New York and...
Employees will often cite the pressure to perform as a reason for their cutting corners at work. This puts the spotlight on you (as an employer), painting a picture where your concern is only for your bottom line rather than the well-being of your workforce and the...
If you are a commercial truck driver in New York or if you work for a commercial transportation company, you know that other motorists may try to put the responsibility for a crash on you even when you did nothing wrong. It is important for you to know about some of...
As a business owner in New York, you likely understand that you will often be viewed as being responsible for the actions of your employees. The nature of certain professions may ensure that the potential for it practitioners to cause extensive damage is limited. Yet...
