Truck accidents and improper cargo loading
Truck accidents that happen on Illinois roads can be catastrophic. One of the biggest factors causing these accidents is improper cargo loading. Why are truck accidents so dangerous? Truck accidents pose serious dangers due to the sheer weight and size of the vehicle....
What to know about truck accident claims and related evidence
Truck accidents may be the collisions that commuters fear the most. A massive semi-truck crash could inflict enormous damage to a vehicle while presenting a significant fatality risk to the driver and passengers. When a truck driver or trucking company's negligence...
The dangers of truck driver fatigue in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Transportation reports that thousands of truck accidents occur every year. One of the major contributing factors to this disastrous occurrence is driver's fatigue. Here's how a tired truck driver poses a significant threat on the road. Truck...
Evidence that might be used in a truck accident case
If you were involved in an accident caused by a negligent truck driver, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other damages. There are many potential lines of evidence to prove that a wreck that took place on an Illinois highway was caused by...
The life-threatening dangers of flying wheels and tires
There are many ways that large trucks can cause accidents on roads throughout Illinois. One of these ways happens when something causes the wheels and tires to fall off of a truck. While they might not seem harmful, spinning wheels and tires hurtling down a road are...
Who is liable when a defective truck results in a crash?
When drivers are making their daily commutes in Illinois, large trucks are an intimidating presence. Sharing the road with these vehicles can be worrisome even before considering the possibility that the trucker and truck company are negligent in ensuring that the...
Liability in truck accidents
When parties are involved in a truck accident it is sometimes unclear who is at fault because more than one party contributed to causing a collision. However, residents of Illinois and other states should know some situations when parties are more clearly labile for...
Why Should You Be Extra Cautious Around Trucks?
When driving through most parts of Illinois, you’re likely to encounter a semi-truck at some point on your journey. These huge vehicles make up a large portion of automobiles on the roads, transporting tons and tons of goods each day. However, semi-trucks also present...
The IIHS Hopes to Improve Truck Safety with New Regulations
If you or a loved one has ever suffered an injury in a traffic accident with a commercial truck, you know first-hand the fear a massive commercial truck can cause. These huge vehicles are essential to the American industry, so ensuring they are safe is a top priority...
What causes trucking accidents?
Semi-trucks are some of the biggest vehicles out there on the roads. Because of their size, you would think that it would be rather challenging to get into an accident with an 18-wheeler. Unfortunately, serious truck accidents still occur every day due to avoidable...