Wisconsin truck accidents Archives - Herrling Clark Law Firm

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|

Three People Injured in Wisconsin Tanker Crash

Three people were injured after a tanker truck carrying 6, 000 gallons of whey rear-ended a car on a Wisconsin highway. The recent accident occurred on Wisconsin 141 in Oconto County. According to the police report, a car turned onto highway 141 at the town of Stiles when it was rear-ended by the tanker truck that was coming from Saputo Cheese in Lena. Both the car and the tanker went [...]

admin2014-12-23T09:40:14+00:00December 23, 2014|Truck Accidents|

Trucking Accidents: Who is Liable?

Wisconsin residents and truck drivers often use highway I-43 as a means to travel through the state. Although I-43 is the best way to travel from Milwaukee to Green Bay, it is also the scene of many traffic accidents. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in 2012 there were a total of 5, 882 crashes involving large trucks. An accident involving a semi truck can be a traumatic experience resulting [...]

admin2014-10-22T17:10:44+00:00October 22, 2014|Truck Accidents|

Semi-Trucks: Why Are They So Dangerous?

The trucking industry is an essential part of the American economy. According to the American Trucking Association, 70 percent of all freight moved in the United States is by trucks. An average semi-truck can weigh up to 80, 000 pounds and can be 52 feet long. An average vehicle in the United States can weigh between 3, 000 and 5, 000 pounds. Just from the sheer disparity in size, when [...]

admin2014-08-20T16:14:25+00:00August 20, 2014|Truck Accidents|