Truck drivers have a dangerous-yet-essential job. Without them, commerce grinds to a halt. Nonetheless, the price of a collision can be tragic. Long haulers must operate massive vehicles for long hours, sometimes carrying hazardous substances. The risk is obvious....
Month: June 2014
How to share the road safely with trucks
Truck accidents account for a significant portion of motor vehicle accidents every year. Due to their size and unwieldiness, they make up a disproportionate amount of catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Safety Council, trucks account for...
Truckers who smoke may be an accident risk
Long-haul truck driving, where truckers often drive thousands of miles per week, can be boring. To pass the time, drivers may engage in unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking cigarettes. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes long-haul truckers...
A drowsy truck driver can be deadly on the road
Illinois drivers are accustomed to seeing 18-wheelers make local deliveries and hauling freight across thousands of miles of highway. Even though truckers are professionals with additional training and practice to their credit, they can still fall victim to fatigue...
Are you prepared to settle your truck accident claim?
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, then you’re probably looking for the best way to find accountability and recover the compensation that you need to get back on your feet. That’s easier said than done, of course, especially considering the fact that you’ll...
Here’s how truck companies defend against personal injury claims
Truck accidents leave devastation in their wake. While passenger vehicles can be completely destroyed in these wrecks, so, too, and victim’s lives. The sad reality is that those who are involved in truck accidents are often left with catastrophic, disabling injuries...
Staying safe while driving in the winter
Both car and truck drivers will have to successfully navigate snowy and icy roads all across Illinois this winter. Unfortunately, driving in poor weather can lead to devastating collisions and serious injuries. The best way to avoid a truck accident is to simply stay...
5 delayed symptoms of traumatic brain injuries
After a car crash or a severe fall, the people involved may seem uninjured. However, the true extent of their injuries may not appear until hours, days or weeks after the accident. This is especially true of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). While some...
The risks of sharing the highways with big rigs
According to the United States Department of Transportation, a fatality occurs in commercial truck accidents every 16 minutes nationwide, including Illinois. This is enough to scare any motorist who has to navigate the highways in the company of 18-wheelers, semis and...
Is your loved one getting proper care in his or her nursing home?
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect that he or she will get proper care and support from the staff. You are entrusting them with the care of your loved one, and it can be devastating when you find out that they have failed in their duty to you and...