Driving next to an 18-wheeler with spikes can be scary, as the spikes look intimidating and potentially dangerous. However, these spikes aren’t necessarily hazardous to people, though they can scratch vehicles.  Typically, wheel spikes are made of aluminum alloy, a metal used for its lightweight and malleable properties. If a…

Truck accident crash on road

At Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., our dedicated personal injury lawyers have years of experience helping our North Carolina neighbors get back on their feet after severe injury accidents. Many of the cases we handle are truck accidents that leave victims with devastating injuries and life-changing financial consequences. Common Questions…

trucks on highway

Large truck accident fatalities have increased steadily in recent years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Law Review report. Combine over 80,000 pounds of metal with negligence, speeding, poor vehicle maintenance, or other contributing factors, and the results can only be disastrous for anyone unlucky enough to be involved….

driving on highway with semi-trucks

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study showed that 71 percent of truck accidents were caused by a distracted driver. A distraction is any non-driving activity that takes the driver’s attention away from the road. Unfortunately, actions that take only three to four seconds (like texting) means that at…