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Truck Drivers and Employers Continue to Buck Against the ELD Mandate – What it May Say About the Drivers and Trucks Already on the Road

In 2014, police reported more than 400, 000 large truck accidents to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). In those crashes, almost 3, 500 road users were killed. Another 82, 000 suffered non-fatal injuries - some of which were serious and life-altering. To combat this concerning number of injuries and deaths, the FMCSA has implemented a law that requires all trucks be monitored with an electronic logging device, or [...]

admin2017-01-27T09:41:00+00:00January 27, 2017|Truck Accidents|

When Unsafe Trucks and Dangerous Drivers Mix

In a perfect world, people would be protected from the neglectful actions of others. Unfortunately, the world is quite far from perfect. In fact, it is often victims who pay the price when unsafe trucks and dangerous drivers mix. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a truck accident, the following information can help you understand your rights. Failure to Maintain Vehicles is a Form [...]

admin2017-01-13T09:18:00+00:00January 13, 2017|Truck Accidents|

Unsecured Truck Loads Pose a Risk to Other Road Users – Know Your Rights

If you have ever experienced anxiety driving behind or next to a semi-truck, there is probably a good reason why. Large, heavy, and intimidating, freight vehicles are capable of causing an accident of catastrophic proportions. Of course, when most people think about the possibility of a large truck accident, they think of a collision. Yet unsecured loads also pose a hazard to other road users – one that can be [...]

admin2016-10-05T09:15:00+00:00October 5, 2016|Truck Accidents|

Government Considering Mandatory Sleep Apnea Testing for Truck Drivers, Rail Workers, Bus Drivers

According to the AAA Foundation, as many as 300, 000 automobile accidents each year may be caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel. Moreover, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that around 1, 200 annual deaths are attributed to drowsy driving. Though not responsible for all of the crashes, commercial drivers are thought to make up a considerable portion of these accidents. However, if the [...]

admin2016-03-22T18:18:16+00:00March 22, 2016|Truck Accidents|

Winter Weather Conditions Can Increase Frequency and Severity of Semi-Truck Accidents

On a good day, semi-trucks are ominous and potentially dangerous to drive around or behind. However, when winter weather strikes, even the people who drive them get nervous—some so much that they completely take their vehicles off the road. But what do they do when severe conditions creep up, or they are faced with a sudden and unexpected situation? Most do the very best they can. Yet sometimes it simply [...]

admin2016-02-09T07:00:00+00:00February 9, 2016|Truck Accidents|

Override Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80, 000 pounds and often dwarf other passenger vehicles on the road. For this reason, any type of collision involving a large commercial vehicle can result in catastrophic, and often fatal, injuries. Truck accident victims often have the legal right to recover for medical bills and other losses if the truck driver or another party was negligent in causing the accident. One type of [...]

admin2015-11-27T07:00:00+00:00November 27, 2015|Truck Accidents|

What Types of Evidence Can Prove a Truck Accident Claim?

The injuries to motorists involved in commercial trucking accidents can often be catastrophic. Therefore, the financial recovery available in these cases can be substantial. However, before an injured accident victim can receive compensation in his or her case, he or she must first present evidence to prove the different aspects of their claim. Evidence must be discovered, gathered, and presented to the court in accordance with Wisconsin law, and identifying [...]

admin2015-11-03T07:00:00+00:00November 3, 2015|Truck Accidents|

The Dangers of Flatbed Trucks

There are several kinds of commercial trucks on the roads and highways in Wisconsin and across the United States. All types of trucks pose the risk of serious injuries in the event of a truck accident; however, one kind of truck can cause particularly severe damage and injury—the flatbed truck. Flatbed trucks can lead to accidents in many different ways and anyone involved in a Wisconsin accident should contact an [...]

admin2015-09-10T08:40:04+00:00September 10, 2015|Truck Accidents|

Negligent Cargo Loading and Devastating Collisions

The most common reason for collisions involving large commercial trucks is driver negligence. However, other parties can be responsible for causing a truck driver to lose control of a truck. For example, mistakes made during the cargo loading process can cause many problems for drivers and often lead to devastating collisions. To be sure, improperly loaded cargo, whether overloaded or unsecured, may be the cause of a serious truck accident. [...]

admin2015-08-11T07:00:54+00:00August 11, 2015|Truck Accidents|

Aging Truck Drivers Pose Risks on the Roads

In today's economy, working individuals are choosing to retire later. An increase in older truck drivers operating large tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles on the roads and highways means that a large number of long-term truck drivers are reaching their sixties. Yet while many drivers retain all of their driving abilities throughout their careers, some older drivers may pose a greater risk to accidents and injuries due to age-related challenges. [...]

admin2015-07-18T07:00:33+00:00July 18, 2015|Truck Accidents|