On behalf of Gordon & Centracchio LLC | Oct 5, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
For drivers in Illinois and across the nation, sharing the road with large trucks can be concerning. Given their size and the speeds at which they travel, a motor vehicle accident between a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck can cause serious injuries and fatalities....
On behalf of Gordon & Centracchio LLC | Sep 18, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Large trucks and commercial vehicles pass through the Chicago metropolitan area each day. Most trucks travel safely and do not cause incidents on Illinois roads. However, some truck drivers act irresponsibly while in their rigs and put others in danger through their...
On behalf of Gordon & Centracchio LLC | Sep 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A man recently suffered serious injuries on Interstate 55 while he was on the shoulder of the highway. According to police, the man was driving a pickup hauling a trailer and heading north. He had apparently pulled over to the shoulder of the road and had also left...
On behalf of Gordon & Centracchio LLC | Aug 27, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Anyone who has regularly driven around Chicago over the past decade or more is likely to agree that vehicles are getting bigger. SUVs and pick-up trucks dominate the streetscape more than ever before. Experts point to several reasons why bigger, longer, taller,...
On behalf of Gordon & Centracchio LLC | Jul 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
It’s no secret that distracted driving plagues our country. At any given moment while you are driving, look around and chances are that you’re going to see people texting and driving, eating, conversing with their passengers, gawking at traffic or signs, and even...
On behalf of Gordon & Centracchio LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A number of studies have shown that drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. Driver fatigue is a common form of driver negligence, but it is particularly prevalent in the trucking industry. Truck driver fatigue is one of the...
On behalf of Gordon & Centracchio LLC | Jun 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents are traumas that can affect anyone on the road at any time. It is a risk that motorists accept, although obviously no one every plans to experience it themselves. For example, an emergency response was needed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred in a...
On behalf of Gordon & Centracchio LLC | Apr 22, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Every day, Chicago roadways are full of large semi-trucks hauling goods from one place to the next. With Chicago traffic often congested, it’s not always easy to avoid an accident. Yet when it comes to accidents with large trucks, every driver can benefit from trying...
