Rollovers involving tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and other trucks not only block the roadway and cause traffic jams but also result in catastrophic injuries and deaths. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 47 percent of deaths in large truck accidents in 2019 occurred in crashes where a vehicle rolled…
Every driver may experience frustration or anger when behind the wheel. However, most drivers do not let their anger get the best of them while driving. But some drivers lose their temper and engage in dangerous driving behaviors, endangering the lives of others on the road. This is called road…
“How much will it cost to hire a lawyer?” Many people ask this when considering whether or not they can afford to hire a lawyer. The answer to the question is, “It depends.” There are different fee structures that law firms use, not to mention that the cost of hiring…
The cargo that large trucks carry can weigh thousands of pounds. Trucking and loading companies must follow strict guidelines for cargo securement to prevent shifting, spilling, leaking, and falling cargo. Unfortunately, not all companies properly secure and load cargo, which can result in falling cargo accidents. When cargo falls from…
Following a car accident that was the fault of a negligent1 driver, many people choose to simply handle negotiations with the responsible party’s insurance company on their own. Injured victims may choose to do so because they do not believe they need an attorney, believe an attorney will be expensive,…
The experience of being in an auto crash is jarring and can cause irreparable damage to your vehicle, your body, and your overall health and functioning. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might have the right to collect damages – not only for your car repairs and medical…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets rules and regulations that govern trucking operations in the United States. Unlike federal FMCSA trucking rules and regulations, however, several agencies and departments enforce Illinois’s state trucking regulations. These agencies are: The Illinois Department of Transportation Department of Revenue Illinois Commerce Commission…
Rear-end automobile collisions that happen at low speeds could produce forces strong enough in magnitude to cause many injuries. These include soft tissue injuries, particularly in the neck, also called whiplash, and a highly common injury from rear-end collisions. Other people commonly suffer knee injuries, hip injuries, and other joint…
Driving a semi-truck or tractor-trailer requires special training and expertise. When truck drivers fail to operate their vehicles safely, the results can be catastrophic for the drivers and passengers in the vehicles around them. Driving and maneuvering these large vehicles can be difficult and requires significant skill and attention that…
Head-on truck collisions can occur at any time without warning. Trucks are large and take up more space on the road, making them more likely to drift out of their lanes and swerve into oncoming traffic. This can make it difficult for oncoming drivers to avoid them and lead to…
Rear-end collisions are a common occurrence as far as traffic crashes on the road are concerned. Rear-end collisions are very dangerous and can cause serious injuries to the victims involved. Most rear-end collisions result from fault on behalf of the approaching driver, although a driver that stops short without giving…
Reckless driving is a frequent cause of crashes that lead to injuries for the victims involved. It is a form of negligent driving for which the responsible party for the crash should be liable to the victims for any injuries that resulted. Reckless driving can occur in a multitude of…