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What Types of Negligence Can Lead to Commercial Truck Accidents?

Due to the nature of our economy, commercial trucks are seemingly always on our roadways. Semi-trailer trucks are large, complicated pieces of machinery, and even when truck drivers practice safe driving habits, what may seem like small errors or minor problems can have deadly results. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 4,136 Americans died in large truck accidents in 2018. If you or a loved one have been injured [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:14+00:00May 23, 2020|Truck Accidents|

How Inadequate Maintenance Can Lead to Truck Accidents in Wisconsin

The injuries sustained during a collision with a semi-truck are often quite serious due to the large size and weight of commercial vehicles. Trucks tend to have increased stopping distances and more blind spots than the typical car. Although many circumstances can contribute to a truck accident, such as distracted driving or poor weather conditions, a lack of truck maintenance can contribute to serious truck accidents. If you have been [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:17+00:00March 4, 2020|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|