The responsibility of professional truckers extends far beyond navigating the open road. It also involves ensuring the safety of themselves and others sharing the highways. When alcohol becomes a part of the equation, the dangers escalate exponentially. From impaired...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Evidence needed for your truck accident lawsuit
If you are involved in a truck accident while traveling in Illinois, you might receive compensation from the other parties involved in the wreck. However, this is only true if you have sufficient evidence to prove that your injuries were the result of their...
What are the common causes of truck accidents?
Truck accidents are a significant concern on roads and highways, as a single accident can lead to devastating consequences. And when motorists encounter negligent truck drivers while driving, the results can be disastrous. While it is up to commercial truckers to...
Truck accidents are deadlier than other motor vehicles
Trucks are significantly larger than other motor vehicular accidents, so a collision involving a truck can cause severe injuries and property damage. Imagine how a smaller vehicle would fare against a truck if the two collided with each other. The individuals inside...
Car accidents can result in bladder injuries
A bladder injury can be one of the worst results of a car accident in Chicago. While not the most common, it can result in a great deal of pain and stress. The effects of such an injury can linger on for months or years if not treated in time. However, there are...
When wheel separation causes truck accidents in Illinois
Truck accidents involving the failure of tires and wheels can result in serious injuries and property damage. When such accidents occur, victims may seek legal recourse by filing a lawsuit against the trucking company, the driver or other responsible parties. In...
The dangers of underride crashes
Large trucks are some of the most imposing vehicles you can encounter on the road. When sharing the road with such massive vehicles, it becomes even more critical for drivers to stay alert to avoid accidents. Colliding with a large truck is not only incredibly...
How deadly are collisions involving large trucks?
Sharing the road with a massive truck could make any passenger car driver anxious. This feeling is natural because one mistake could lead to a collision with a large truck, leading to severe damage. Collisions involving large trucks caused 4,014 fatalities in 2020...
How common are distracted driving accidents?
Distracted driving sits among the most common causes of road accidents. Some drivers might not take this seriously because of their complacent behavior and reliance on driver-assist systems. However, failing to focus on the road is still causing severe damage across...
Drowsy driving is a major problem in the U.S. trucking industry
Every spring, Chicago residents must set their clocks an hour ahead as Daylight Saving Time begins for the year. It takes many of us a few days to adjust to the lost hour of sleep and the shift to our internal clocks. That likely means more drowsy drivers on the roads...