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Karen Lindqvist
Karen covers Pacific Northwest mountain pass hazards, timber haul safety, and autonomous commercial vehicle test corridors for TruckAccidentHub out of Seattle. She holds an English degree from the University of Washington and spent more than 15 years as a staff reporter for daily newspapers in Oregon and Washington. In 2021, she was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists for regional environmental and transportation coverage.
klindqvist@truckaccidenthub.comArticles by Karen Lindqvist
6 articles published
RegulationsHow to File an FMCSA Complaint: 10-Step Portal Guide
Step-by-step guide to using the new FMCSA Complaint Center portal (complaint.fmcsa.dot.gov) to report unsafe trucking, moving, and broker practices.
TruckAccidentHub/5 mins read
Traffic AlertFatal Semi-Truck Crash Closes Loop 375 Transmountain in El Paso
One person was killed and several injured in a multi-vehicle semi crash on Transmountain in El Paso. Loop 375 westbound main lanes remain closed with detours.
TruckAccidentHub/3 mins read
News & HazardsCar Driver Critically Injured After Running Red Light into Semi-Truck in Auburn
A serious two-vehicle collision Thursday evening left a driver with life threatening injuries after his car ran a red light and struck a tractor trailer at a busy intersection.
TruckAccidentHub/2 mins read
Texas Trucking LawsTexas 51% Proportionate Responsibility & Comparative Fault
How Does Fault Percentage Affect Recovery in Texas? If you are injured in Texas and the insurance adjuster determines that you were at least partially responsible for causing your accident, it does NOT mean you automatically lose your right to monetary recovery.
TruckAccidentHub/14 mins read
Adjuster & Settlement TacticsBribe Offers & Early Lowball Settlements: The 72-Hour Insurance Blitz
If the insurance company gives you a settlement only hours or days after your truck accident, you do not have to sign it immediately. Any early offer may not account for your total medical treatment, long-term costs, loss of income, and other damages.
TruckAccidentHub/15 mins read
Policy Layering & MandatesMCS-90 Endorsement & Commercial Insurance Layering
The injuries sustained in a commercial truck accident can be particularly serious. This may include medical expenses, lost wages, damage to property, and other economic damages.
TruckAccidentHub/17 mins read
