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The Impact of Driver Drug Use on Truck Accidents
There is no better way to judge the impact of driver drug use on truck accidents and the trucking industry overall than to turn to the industry’s governing agency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
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The Prevalence of Truck Driver Fatigue
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) defines fatigue as the result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance. Common causes of truck driver fatigue include: Inadequate...
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What is a Jackknife Truck Accident?
A jackknife truck accident occurs when a truck trailer swings around to meet the cab forming a “V” shape. The name comes from the angle made when folding a pocket knife. When a truck jackknifes, anyone...
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Delivery Truck Accident: What Happens Next?
Delivery truck drivers owe fellow motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians a duty to exercise reasonable care and caution when operating their vehicles. When drivers choose to violate or ignore this...
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How to Safely Share the Road with Semi-Trucks
Semis and other commercial trucks can be intimidating to share the road with when you are riding in a passenger vehicle. Commercial trucks can weigh as much as 20 to 30 times that of a passenger...
View ArticleWhat is the Average Settlement for an 18-Wheeler Accident?
Many people often ask, “What is the average settlement for an 18-wheeler accident?” especially when commercial trucks are common on Wisconsin highways. As a truck accident victim, you naturally wonder...
View ArticleWhat Happens If a Pedestrian Caused an Accident?
When a car collides with a pedestrian, we typically tend to assume the driver is to blame for hitting the person walking. While pedestrians are more difficult to see and more vulnerable to catastrophic...
View ArticleWhat Happens When a Truck Driver Has an Accident?
Large trucks, including big rigs, tractor-trailers, box trucks, and 18-wheelers, are prevalent on Wisconsin’s major roadways and interstate highways. Accidents involving these vehicles usually occur...
View ArticleWhat are the three main categories of distracted driving?
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? More than 3,500 people died in distracted driving crashes in a recent year, and thousands more suffered serious injuries. Likely, even more...
View ArticleHow Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive
How Long Can a Truck Driver Drive? Truck driver safety is paramount for both road users and the transportation industry. Hours of service (HOS) regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
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