Truck Accidents

Even though semi-trucks are typically the only vehicles that jackknife, passenger vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians, and other road users can become directly caught in these accidents, leading to catastrophic and devastating injuries. These accidents are extremely dangerous because as the truck driver loses control of the truck, the wheels lock up, and a tractor-trailer weighing up…

Truck drivers need experience, education, and training to successfully operate 18-wheelers. Trucks are heavy, tall, wide, and powerful machines that pose severe risks to everyone else on the road. If a truck driver lacks the proper training, they could put themselves and other individuals in severe danger. When a driver without proper training or credentials…

Sharing the busy Chicago roadways with truck drivers can increase your chances of being involved in a truck accident. When this happens, you might be able to file a lawsuit against someone personally, such as the truck driver or the owner of the truck company that the driver works for. However, there are certain facts…

Imagine that you are on the road with a large semi- or commercial box truck that is transporting several thousands of pounds of heavy metals. You are sharing the road with this truck, and right when you are making your way around the truck, you notice that it begins to swerve and experience driving issues.…

When it is time for truckers to take a break or end their shift, they must find parking as quickly as possible. Automobile drivers may think this is an easy task. However, the truth is that finding parking spaces that can fit large trucks is extremely challenging. Many people are unaware of this, but the…

It’s common knowledge, we think, that truck accidents can have devastating effects. It’s also common knowledge that there’s a lot of hazardous cargo being shipped around the country. The East Palestine train derailment really highlighted that. But Friday’s tanker crash on US 40 in Teutopolis has brought that lesson home to Illinois, and everything about…

Chicago roads already host a variety of accident risks and many of us already know to avoid trucks, but not every danger is as well-known as it should be. At least, not until it’s too late and someone loses a loved one in a tragic and entirely preventable accident. As drivers with families on the…

Based on a recent incident we now know that, yes, it is possible for a burning truck to bring down a bridge. There are a few special circumstances that made this incident as catastrophic as it was. CBS News reported, on June 11th 2023, that a section of Interstate 95 (I-95) in Philadelphia collapsed due…

According to the National Safety Council, almost 6,000 people in the United States were killed in truck accidents in 2021. One of the top reasons for these accidents is fatigued driving. Therefore, in order to prevent truck drivers from driving while tired or drowsy, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues to update their…

Truck driving, a once stable cornerstone profession, has seen a dark trend emerging in recent years. Despite the advancements in technology and safety regulations, fatal truck accidents are on the rise in a big way. There are more than 3.5 million people in America working as truckers ranging from long-haul drivers, who ship items from…