Data from the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) show that commercial truck accidents are common. There are so many large trucks on the roads and highways of the United States that semi-truck and big rig accidents are a daily risk. The backbone of the nation’s economy runs on the…
Commercial trucks serve an essential purpose but often pose a substantial risk on the road. For this reason, truck accidents are quite common, leaving victims facing life-changing injuries and financial strain. If you or a loved one have experienced a truck accident, you may be wondering what options you may…
Most truck accidents happen due to driver error, though this is far from the only possible cause of a crash. When a large semi-truck hits your car on the highway, and you suffer serious injuries, you need to determine the cause of the crash to seek adequate compensation. If the…
Having a large truck hit your vehicle can put the brakes on your life, but a truck accident attorney can help you get things back on track. Truck drivers might run red lights and cause accidents, or they may have experienced a mechanical failure or pressing circumstance that prevents the…
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…
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…
