Evidence to compile for your truck accident lawsuit
Truck accidents often cause more damage than other vehicles due to their size. In 2018 alone, over 5,000 trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes. Those who bear the brunt of the damage are often those in passenger vehicles. This damage can be damage to the...
Why are truck accidents more common in winter?
It goes without saying that the winter season brings weather that makes driving difficult or even unsafe, particularly in midwestern states like Illinois. However, many motorists make the assumption that professional truck drivers and other commercial vehicle...
What are some common injuries sustained after a truck accident?
Accidents are bound to happen with so many commercial trucks regularly traveling on Illinois roads daily. When they do, victims can be left to deal with the aftermath, which often involves catastrophic injuries. Unfortunately, these are the most common after a truck...
Fatigue and the truck driving profession
Many truck drivers spend hours upon hours traveling throughout the country for their profession. This contribute to fatigue, which increases the risk of accidents on Illinois roads. A truck driver might be so exhausted that falling asleep at the wheel may occur. A...
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...