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Common Causes of Winter Truck Accidents in Wisconsin

Snow, ice, and other winter weather conditions make driving more difficult for everyone on the road, but they can be especially hazardous for semi-truck drivers, whose vehicles are more challenging to control even under ideal conditions. Truck accidents are a common occurrence in the winter, and they may come about due to a variety of causes and contributing factors. If you are injured in a winter truck accident, you should work [...]

2022-07-29T15:15:14+00:00January 30, 2021|Truck Accidents|

Who Is Liable for Accidents Caused by Improper Truck Maintenance?

Semi-trucks are large vehicles with thousands of moving parts, and if one of those parts is damaged, defective, or otherwise working improperly, it may ultimately lead to an accident. If you have been injured in a truck accident, it is important to work with an attorney who can thoroughly investigate your case to determine whether improper maintenance may be a factor, and if so, who all may be liable for [...]

2022-07-29T15:15:16+00:00December 17, 2020|Truck Accidents|

How to Pursue Compensation From a Distracted Truck Driver in Wisconsin

The prevalence of smartphones and other mobile devices in the modern world unfortunately means a greater risk of distracted driving accidents, and that risk applies to commercial truck drivers as much as, if not more so than, the drivers of passenger vehicles. Drivers of semi-trucks require more time and distance to react to other vehicles or conditions on the road and slow down or come to a stop. A distraction [...]

2022-07-29T15:15:40+00:00October 27, 2020|Truck Accidents|

Can I Pursue Compensation for a Truck Accident Caused By Driver Fatigue?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving was responsible for at least 795 fatalities and 50,000 injuries in 2017, the most recent year for which statistics are available. If you are injured in a car accident involving drowsy driving, it can often be challenging to demonstrate the other driver’s fatigue because concrete evidence tends to be lacking. However, if the accident involves a commercial semi-truck, trucking industry [...]

2022-07-29T15:15:56+00:00September 16, 2020|Truck Accidents|

Who Is Responsible for Truck Accidents Involving Unsecured Cargo?

When another vehicle collides with a commercial truck, the driver or passengers in that vehicle are likely to suffer serious injuries. Truck accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, but unsecured cargo is one particularly dangerous issue that can affect everyone on the road. When a truck’s load is not properly secured, cargo may fall from the truck. This can damage other vehicles and harm drivers or passengers, or [...]

2022-07-29T15:19:52+00:00July 10, 2019|Truck Accidents|

Recovering Injury Compensation After a Commercial Truck Accident

Here in the United States, thousands of commercial truck drivers travel on the roads each day to deliver their cargo. Commercial trucking is a massive industry nationwide, and it is an integral aspect of interstate commerce. However, due to the sheer number of semi-trailer trucks on the road, accidents and collisions are inevitable.  When a commercial truck driver collides with a standard motor vehicle, the injuries suffered by drivers and [...]

2022-07-29T15:20:43+00:00April 30, 2019|Truck Accidents|

Investigation Reveals an Increase in Trucking Accidents Among Older Commercial Drivers

Around 70 percent of all the goods and merchandise sold in the United States are transported by semi-truck – perhaps even more, now that online shopping has become more common. Sadly, there are not enough drivers in the country to operate those trucks, which is why there is now an influx of older drivers. A recent investigation revealed that these older drivers may be driving up the rate of semi [...]

2017-10-13T09:14:00+00:00October 13, 2017|Truck Accidents|

Truck Drivers Are Not Immune to Common Distracted Driving Practices

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 in nature. Learn more about the prevalence and severity of distracted truck driver accidents, and [...]

2017-05-18T09:49:00+00:00May 18, 2017|Truck Accidents|

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 [...]

2017-01-27T09:41:00+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 [...]

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