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 [...]
Wisconsin sees more than 7,000 accidents involving large semi-trucks each year, with many resulting in injuries. In some cases, a crash happens solely because of the negligence of the truck driver, perhaps due to drunk, distracted, or fatigued driving, or simple driver error. However, sometimes the cause of a truck accident is more complicated, including in cases involving loose or unsecured cargo. Why Is Loose Truck Cargo Dangerous? Unsecured cargo [...]
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. [...]
