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....
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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...
Was the truck driver in your crash too tired to safely drive?
Truck accidents happen for a variety of reasons. Some of them may not be directly under a truck driver's control, such as weather, unexpected mechanical issues or other drivers on the road. However, many factors leading to these crashes are within the control of the...
The supersized problem of distracted truckers
You may never forget the day your life changed forever. On the other hand, you may mercifully have no memory of the tractor-trailer accident that caused you catastrophic injuries and perhaps claimed the life of a loved one. While that loss may have been precious to...
Despite your efforts, you could still be a truck accident victim
Like many Illinois residents, you may have a substantial fear of traveling the roadways alongside semi-trucks. These larger vehicles could do considerable damage to your vehicle or to you in the event that an accident takes place. Because of these potential outcomes,...
Should you seek damages for emotional duress after an accident?
If you were hurt in a serious car accident, not only are you dealing with the physical implications of what happened to you, you could also find yourself dealing with severe emotional trauma as well. A harrowing accident can be devastating. It can leave you with...
Is your whiplash injury really that serious?
In the few moments that it takes two cars to collide, your life could change. From extensive damage to your personal property, to lingering and painful injuries, it may not be easy for you to recover and move on after even a seemingly minor accident.Whiplash is a...