Partner, personal injury attorney tabbed to lead Fox Valley firm APPLETON, WI – Richard Elrod has been named president of Herrling Clark Law Firm, which was founded more than 60 years ago in Appleton and now serves clients throughout the Fox Valley with additional offices in Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Waupaca. As firm president, Elrod […]
As Wisconsin’s population and commerce grow, roadways are experiencing heightened congestion. Alongside the rise in passenger vehicles, there is an increasing presence of semi-trucks and commercial delivery vehicles in daily commutes. However, this surge in semi-trucks also brings about a worrisome increase in trucking accidents. Truck accidents can be catastrophic, leading to severe injuries and […]
The trucking industry transports goods across the country and brings in billions of dollars of revenue each year, yet the trucking company also causes a great deal of harm to others in truck accidents. In fact, estimates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) show that nearly half a million truck crashes occur each […]
Driving a tractor-trailer truck can be a difficult, dangerous job. Truck drivers need to remain in complete control of massive vehicles that move at high speeds, and any mistakes they make can have deadly results. Because of these risks, truck drivers and trucking companies are required to follow multiple safety regulations that are meant to […]
Tractor-trailer trucks are massive vehicles, and when they are fully loaded, they can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds or more. Because commercial trucks are so much larger than other vehicles, they can inflict serious injuries and other types of damages in a truck accident. Collisions between large trucks and other vehicles can occur for […]
Semi-trucks, flatbeds, and other large commercial trucks can also cause horrific damage in an accident. If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a commercial truck wreck, you may be interested in taking legal action against the at-fault party. A truck crash injury claim or wrongful death claim may allow you to […]
You have probably been instructed many times on what to do if you get into a car accident. You likely know that you should exchange insurance information, file a police report, and take a few photos if you can. On the other hand, few drivers are prepared for a truck accident. Crashes caused by big […]
Commercial trucks can be extremely dangerous when they are not driven safely. There are a series of safety procedures truck drivers are supposed to follow, from getting adequate rest in between shifts to checking that their load is secure. When drivers carelessly skip steps or take needless risks, people can be seriously hurt. Accidents caused […]
Trucking accidents can be devastating. The size and weight of a commercial truck make wrecks involving them particularly dangerous, especially for those riding in smaller vehicles. Because trucks have the potential to cause so much damage, there are important safety standards trucking companies and drivers must follow to mitigate the risk of an accident. Some […]
Commercial trucks are large, heavy vehicles that involve a variety of complex systems, and the failure of equipment on a truck can lead to a dangerous truck accident. In some cases, collisions may occur because a trailer becomes decoupled from the cab of a truck during transit. A decoupled trailer will create a massive obstacle […]
