Written by industry professionals, engineers, reconstructionists, and litigators experienced in the trucking field, this comprehensive guidebook provides a strong knowledge base of the trucking industry and serves as a how to for handling a commercial motor vehicle case from intake to trial. The book covers: the lawyer's role in a truck accident investigation; data collection, site, vehicle, and electronic evidence; spoliation of evidence; driving situations (weather conditions, hazardous materials, human factors); on-board electronics; tires, wheels and brakes; technology (what exists, how to use it, and admissibility in court); the plaintiff and defense perspectives; changes from the engineering perspective with respect to engine configuration, speed, and more; and the trial.

Former insurance company lawyer and former claims adjuster Carl Nagle reveals insurance industry secrets and step-by-step guidelines to help motor vehicle accident victims: safely navigate the insurance claim process understand what is covered by insurance identify all parties who owe for accident losses locate all insurance policies and safely report claims collect full payment for car repairs or total loss receive medical care now with no out-of-pocket loss collect benefits from multiple insurance policies settle privately with no lawsuits or court involvement avoid insurance adjuster payment reduction tactics understand and present proper medical evidence maximize cash settlement for pain & suffering collect payment now for future medical needs collect for all lost wages & earning ability understand common traumatic injuries determine the fair value of your injury case make sure your settlement is tax free reduce & defend all claims against your settlement

STOP AND THINK! Do you know what legal steps you need to take to safeguard... Your family? Your business? Your money? Maybe you were caught in a car accident where you're not sure of your rights, or you're looking for a lifetime of legal protection for your company, your family or your wealth. Whatever the case, you need to know what it takes to protect your rights and defend you and your loved ones from unforeseen legal threats. Protect and Defend is the book that delivers that vital information by gathering together America's leading attorneys to bring you practical advice based on their years of top-level experience. In each chapter, you'll get exclusive access to their expertise, as they tackle some of today's most crucial legal issues-issues that affect us all every day. The law can be your best friend-or your worst enemy. And you absolutely need to know how to put it on your side whether you're facing an immediate emergency or looking for long-term solutions. Protect and Defend brings you proven strategies to help you do just that-before it's too late.