Although semi trucks play an important role in our society, they also pose significant risks. To keep truck drivers and other motorists safe, truckers and truck companies need to be active in training and maintenance. For example, last week we discussed tire...
As this blog has discussed on numerous occasions, semi trucks can pose a serious risk to other motorists, particularly when they are driven or maintained negligently. Those who are injured in a truck accident may be able to recover compensation, but in order to do so,...
Semi truck crashes happen far too often in the Chicago area. Victims of these accidents can be seriously injured, and many die as a result of injuries suffered. Those who are fortunate enough to survive, and the family members of those who are killed, often have a...
It's summer time and with the sunny warm weather comes more outdoor activities. Kids home from school will ride their bikes and play basketball, while others may go on picnics or walks. One thing that probably isn't on these individuals' minds, though, is truck...
When Chicago-area residents think about semi-truck accidents, they might conjure images of sleepy truckers who struggle to maintain their lane or run a stop light. Or they might think of an intoxicated or distracted trucker who fails to obey the speed limit, thus...
Illinois residents who have been harmed in a truck accident have a lot on their mind. First of all, they may be concerned about recovering their health. Second, these victims might worry about how they are going to secure their finances. Medical expenses can soar, and...
Semi-trucks play a vital role in our economy, but they can also pose a significant threat to other motorists. Their sheer size can be deadly in a wreck, which can be caused by overworked, fatigued, intoxicated or otherwise negligent truck drivers. Those who fall...
Truck accident victims often suffer significant physical and emotional pain and suffering, as well as financial losses in the form of medical expenses and lost wages. While an individual is trying to deal with these matters and recover their health, taking legal...
Some car accidents are relatively minor, while others are more severe. There are many contributing factors that can affect the severity of such a wreck. Speed, type of impact and any attempt to avoid the accident can all play a part. However, many of these mitigating...
As has been discussed on this blog in the past, tractor-trailers can pose a significant threat to motorists when driven improperly. The negligence of a driver while behind the wheel is not the only way that these massive vehicles can put others at risk of harm. When...
