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 […]
It is no secret that distracted driving is a pervasive issue in America, but most people expect truck drivers to resist the urge. Unfortunately, they are just as likely to succumb to the temptation of their devices as everyone else. The major difference here is that their accidents are far more liable to be catastrophic […]
Trucking accidents are often devastating to victims and their families. Many must undergo extensive medical treatment, will miss a lot of time at work, or may even find themselves permanently disabled. In these situations, victims may be owed compensation. Unfortunately, obtaining it is not always easy. Victims must bear the burden of proof. Further, they […]
Often, victims and their families assume that semi-truck accidents and car crashes are treated the same. There are some major differences, however. In some cases, this can make winning compensation more difficult. In other ways, it can increase the amount that a victim or their family may be owed. Learn more about how semi accidents […]
Of all the accidents that a road user can experience, those involving semi trucks tend to be the most devastating. In fact, only a small percentage of semi truck accident victims survive the accident, and those that do often experience long-term or lifelong disability. This can be costly for the trucking industry and the government, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
