Truck Accidents

 If you are in a trucking accident, you may be able to get compensation or other benefits as a result of the accident. The fact that you pulled out in front of the truck driver may not bar you from getting that type of compensation; you can still bring a claim. Other factors, as…

If you are driving a truck through the busy streets of a bustling city, the importance of having maximum awareness of your surroundings and clear visibility in front, to the sides, and to the rear cannot be overstated. However, some vehicles, including large trucks, are manufactured in a way that leaves drivers with significant “blind…

 If you’ve been in a trucking accident, one of the first factors that needs to be examined is why that truck driver was on the road, whether that truck driver was going from a certain point to another point, and how long the truck driver was on the road. Federal law requires truck drivers…

A key argument in auto product liability cases is that truck makers are in the best position to make their trucks safe. This is why they are strictly held liable if a product defect causes injuries. One parts maker, Bendix, is illustrating that new technology is one way truck part manufacturers can protect their drivers,…

A recent report in Trucks.com profiled the efforts of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to force truck companies to make safer under-guards. Under-guards are devices that are installed in the rear of trucks to prevent cars from sliding under the truck when an accident happens. If a car, especially a small car, rear-ends…

 NBC Chicago reported on September 11 that even when you’re off the road in the comfort of your home, a truck or vehicle can strike you. That’s what happened in south suburban Lansing on Torrence Avenue near 184th Street. A semi-truck injured a resident and the truck driver when it slammed into a residential building.…

Large commercial vehicles, tractor-trailers, and garbage trucks pose a great danger to cyclists. A recent incident demonstrates this vulnerability. Chicago Police report that on August 9, 2018 at about 7:10, a 39-year-old woman was riding on Halsted when she was hit by a dump truck making a right-hand turn. She was taken to Northwestern Memorial…

 If you’ve been in a truck accident or injured in a truck accident, we can help you find out about that trucking accident. At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we have the tools and resources to find a variety of factors as to the cause of the accident, to confirm that the truck driver…

Commercial trucks often carry a tremendous amount of mass, due to both their sheer size and the cargo they carry. Combining this with highway speeds and you have the potential for deadly crashes when something goes wrong. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 37,461 people lost their lives…

When you purchase new or preowned vehicle from a dealer, you have the expectation that all of its parts are sound and free from defects, especially the type of defects that can result in a serious crash and injuries or even death. One of the key components of any vehicle is its tires. A serious…