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Truck drivers go through rigorous training in order to travel the roads safely. Even with this training, miles and miles of travel can wear on a trucker and increase the risk of an accident. Distractions are a leading cause of accidents on the road, and for truck...
Drivers who disregard others' safety risk their lives and the lives of others. If you are a truck driver in Illinois, you may worry about the unique challenges of navigating a large vehicle while responding to the decisions of other drivers. These are among the ways...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
