Tag Archives: Vermont truck accidents
Congress Considers Raising Highway Weight Limit on Trucks
Weighing the benefits of larger-load efficiencies against concerns about increased damage to highways, Congress is considering increasing the weight limit of highway-safe trucks by some 17,000 pounds. The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act would increase the maximum weight for commercial trucks … [Read more]
Bridge over Lake Champlain from Vermont to New York is Open
The Lake Champlain bridge from New York to Vermont is running over budget, as reported by the Burlington Free Press. The bridge is nearly 10% over budget. It was originally bid as a $69.6 million project, but not will likely … [Read more]
Truck Accident Weekly Roundup: January 26 – February 1
State trucking laws vary, and the need for qualified truck accident attorneys to understand all facets of a particular litigation is imperative. I have handled numerous truck accidents throughout the United States, many of them similar to those noted below. … [Read more]
Truck Accident Weekly Roundup: January 19 – January 25
Consider this: A truck accident in, for example, Ohio may be complicated if the victim is from Florida, the truck driver is from Kansas, the truck is owned by a California company, the trailer owned by a Missouri company and … [Read more]