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Trucking and Transportation Litigation
Collision Types terms within trucking and transportation litigation.
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A blind spot collision occurs when a truck strikes a vehicle occupying an area the driver cannot see through mirrors.
A cargo shift claim alleges that improperly secured freight moved during transit, causing loss of control or spilling onto the roadway.
A hazmat release claim arises when hazardous materials escape during transport, causing injury, evacuation, property damage, or environmental harm.
A jackknife occurs when a tractor-trailer's trailer swings out of alignment with the tractor, often crossing lanes and causing multi-vehicle collisions.
A rollover occurs when a commercial vehicle tips onto its side or roof, frequently from excessive speed in a curve or load-related instability.
An underride collision occurs when a smaller vehicle slides beneath a truck's trailer, bypassing crash structures and frequently causing catastrophic or...
A wide turn collision occurs when a truck swings left before turning right, trapping a vehicle or cyclist in the resulting gap.
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