Truck accidents and why they happen
The motorists on U.S. Interstate 72 bring a constant flow of traffic through Springfield and Decatur. Along with the usual cars, SUVs, minivans and motorcycles, there are dozens of big-rig trucks and...
View ArticleHow truck driver fatigue increases accident risk
Passenger car drivers in Illinois share the road with large commercial trucks every day. Given their sheer size and weight, it’s easy to see why trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the...
View Article4 tips on safely sharing the road with trucks
When you are driving and come close to a large vehicle like a semi, you might feel scared or anxious. You understandably want to stay safe from the risk of a major accident with a big truck. To...
View ArticleThe typical causes of truck crashes
Driver fatigue, distracted driving and excessive speed are all common causes of truck accidents that occur on Illinois highways. Driving while impaired, operating a poorly maintained vehicle or...
View ArticleWhy truck driver fatigue is so dangerous
Commercial truck drivers are strongly discouraged from traveling on Illinois roads while experiencing symptoms of fatigue. The symptoms of fatigue include frequent yawning, drooping eyelids and an...
View ArticleWhat to know about truck injury lawsuit settlements
Truck accidents are often severe, causing innocent people to suffer debilitating injuries. When they happen, filing a lawsuit becomes a reasonable response. Most lawsuits end in pretrial settlements,...
View ArticleCommon reasons for collisions with tractor-trailers
Accidents with tractor-trailers can lead to serious injuries because of their large size and weight. In fact, approximately 130,000 people sustain injuries resulting from trucking accidents annually....
View ArticleCommon causes of truck driver injuries
Truck drivers face numerous risks driving large and heavy vehicles thousands of miles over long distances. As one of the nation’s top ten most dangerous occupations, truck driving is responsible for a...
View Article3 ways improperly loaded large trucks cause accidents
From basic consumer goods like food, clothing and electronics to heavy equipment and hazardous substances, tractor-trailers are crucial for moving products across the U.S. According to a 2019 National...
View ArticleSigns of fatigued truck drivers
Truck driver fatigue causes a significant number of commercial vehicle accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that 13 percent of commercial crashes involved a tired driver....
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