Are commercial and 18-wheeler tuck accidents legally different than non-commercial car crashes?
Absolutely. Because they are more dangerous, trucks are required to care large amounts of insurance coverage and meet higher safety standards than other vehicles (for examples, trucks face regular inspections and weight limits). Since commercial trucks are tied to businesses, and the drivers are on the job, they also face a number of federal regulations (drug and alcohol tests, limited time on the road, etc.). In general, approaching a truck accident case legally can be much more complicated.
