April 14, 2025
Speeding isn’t just reckless; it’s deadly, especially when an 80,000-pound semi-truck is involved. These massive vehicles take the length of two football fields to stop, and excessive speed only makes collisions more catastrophic. Exceeding the speed limit increases the risk of jackknifing, rollovers, and rear-end […]
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2025
Waiting for a claim to settle can feel endless, especially when you’re dealing with the stress of a serious vehicle accident. However, the process can be even more drawn out when the accident involved a semi-truck instead of a car. Truck accident cases are more […]
Read MoreDecember 23, 2024
All semi-truck drivers in the United States must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). However, having a CDL alone isn’t enough. Commercial truck drivers must also undergo training to ensure they’re prepared for the trucks they’ll be driving, the cargo they’ll be hauling, and the […]
Read MoreNovember 18, 2024
Have you ever driven next to a semi-truck and wondered, “Can the driver even see me?” Semi-trucks dominate Michigan highways, and avoiding them is nearly impossible. Not only are these enormous trucks dangerous due to their size and weight, but semi-trucks have large blind spots […]
Read MoreJuly 29, 2024
When semi-truck drivers or their employers act negligently, the consequences can be catastrophic for those sharing the roads with them. Due to the size and weight of big rigs, truck accidents often result in life-changing injuries, permanent disabilities, or tragic loss of life for those […]
Read MoreJune 03, 2024
Intersections are some of the most dangerous places on Michigan roadways. When two or more streets meet, there are multiple points of conflict, which increases the chances of a crash. For big truck drivers, intersections pose a heightened risk for collisions. In 2021, only 26% […]
Read MoreApril 29, 2024
The transportation of hazardous materials is an essential yet inherently risky aspect of modern commerce. Trucks carrying these materials pose unique challenges and dangers on the road, as accidents involving these materials can have severe consequences for human health, the environment, and property. The frequency […]
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
You may have seen it on the news or driven past it on a highway: a large truck turned over and extensive debris all over the road. Unfortunately, these scenes are not uncommon, and rollover accidents are among the most serious accidents that can […]
Read MoreMarch 11, 2024
Car accidents are a common occurrence on the nation’s roads, and the severity of these accidents can vary greatly. One particularly terrifying and deadly type of collision is when a car becomes trapped under a semi-truck, known as a “carriage underride accident.” Between 2008 and […]
Read MoreFebruary 05, 2024
A single semi-truck can carry tens of thousands of pounds of cargo throughout Michigan and the greater U.S. These big rigs keep the economy going, supplying goods to businesses and consumers every day. However, when a semi-truck has overloaded cargo, it can lead to devastating […]
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2024
Trucks with oversized loads are an unexpectedly common sight on Michigan highways, transporting everything from construction equipment to wind turbine blades. While these massive cargo are essential for various industries, transporting them alongside passenger vehicles on public roads also poses major safety risks. Oversized loads […]
Read MoreDecember 20, 2023
Life is tough for many truck drivers. Trucking companies have, over the course of decades, increased the demands on their drivers, and a career that was once marked by good pay and benefits is now becoming a gig that fewer people want to take on. […]
Read MoreDecember 18, 2023
Driving in Michigan’s rain and snow is challenging, especially near large semi-trucks. In inclement weather, visibility diminishes, and roads get slippery, making it vital for drivers to exercise extra caution. Moving safely around these massive vehicles requires knowing the limitations snow, rain, and ice can […]
Read MoreDecember 08, 2023
In Michigan, the consequences of truck accidents are both profound and unsettling. While semi-trucks comprise a relatively small percentage of roadway vehicles, their involvement in fatal accidents, especially multi-vehicle accidents, is notably high. This stark reality brings to light the importance of understanding legal concepts […]
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
When we share the road with large trucks, we cannot help but feel the weight of the risk. These mammoth vehicles are a critical part of our economy, transporting goods far and wide. However, their great size and weight make them potential dangers. When a […]
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2023
A multi-vehicle truck accident can have catastrophic consequences for everyone involved. These cases often involve commercial trucks and multiple other vehicles and exhibit a level of complexity that sets them apart from typical motor vehicle accident cases. If you’ve been in a multi-vehicle truck accident, […]
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2023
A semi-truck accident can happen in an instant, resulting in severe injuries for those in smaller passenger vehicles. Unfortunately, distracted driving due to fatigue, inattention, or use of technology such as inputting GPS direction or texting is a major cause of big truck accidents. According […]
Read MoreAugust 21, 2023
Properly securing all cargo on commercial trucks is necessary to prevent hazardous debris from falling onto the roadways. Federal regulations mandate that truck drivers and companies adhere to specific cargo securement standards to ensure the safety of other motorists. These rules include using proper restraints, […]
Read MoreJuly 17, 2023
Fatigue is a major contributing factor to truck accidents in the U.S. With tight deadlines and difficult delivery quotas, many truck drivers and trucking companies ignore federal driving hour rules, leading to tired driving that can injure others. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) […]
Read MoreApril 24, 2023
Crashes involving semi-trucks can be devastating whatever the cause, but they are more likely on wet roads when trucks may hydroplane. Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle’s tires lose traction in wet conditions, resulting in a loss of control that leads to a serious crash. According […]
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Originally published October 16, 2017. Truck accidents are often some of the most devastating that occur on the road, particularly due to their sheer size and weight. A number of factors can lead to these accidents, including fatigued driving, severe weather, an improperly maintained vehicle, […]
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
A “jackknife” accident occurs when the trailer of a tractor-trailer rig swings out from behind the cab at an angle like a folding pocket knife. The swinging trailer may collide with other vehicles or block multiple lanes, causing a serious wreck. These accidents happen for […]
Read MoreMarch 15, 2023
Truck accidents are some of the most complicated personal injury cases due to the number of parties that can be involved, in addition to the often serious and devastating injuries that these accidents can cause. Even though semi-trucks account for less than 5 percent of […]
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2023
As a truck driver, you must understand the laws that affect your profession to avoid being taken advantage of, especially if you work long hours to deliver products on time across the country. There has been a wave of lawsuits regarding wage and overtime disputes, […]
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2023
A combination of factors has led to a trucker shortage in the United States. The American Trucking Association (ATA) projected approximately 80,000 truck driver job vacancies in the U.S. in 2021. The ATA expects that number to grow to 160,000 by 2030. The ATA claims […]
Read MoreNovember 21, 2022
Drivers and their passengers are in danger of injury and death when sharing the road with a semi-truck driving erratically on the highway. Common causes of truck crashes include speeding, cargo shifting, brake problems, and driver error. Knowing what to look for and how to […]
Read MoreJuly 25, 2022
Accidents involving large, commercial trucks can be extremely dangerous due to the size of these vehicles. Of nearly 5,000 large truck accident fatalities in 2020, 68% were passenger vehicle occupants. These numbers highlight the danger of an accident with a large truck. If you suffer […]
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
Truck crashes often cause catastrophic injuries to drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles. The larger mass of commercial vehicles causes excessive structural damage to cars and leaves truck crash victims with life-altering injuries that require long-term treatment and rehabilitation for recovery. If you or a […]
Read MoreMay 30, 2022
Truck drivers play a pivotal role in our society. Truck drivers enable stores to remain open and stocked by transporting goods across the country. According to the American Trucking Association, trucks carried 72.5% of America’s cargo goods in 2019. Despite this service, truck drivers and […]
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
Truck accidents have become more common nationwide. In 2019, there were 5,005 truck accidents across the country. This represents a 43% increase since 2010. The number of injuries also increased by 7%. Most of those injured in large truck accidents were occupants in other vehicles. […]
Read MoreDecember 13, 2021
Accidents involving semi-trucks can be far more serious than the average motor vehicle accident. Due to their sheer size and weight, large trucks can do considerably more damage. The individuals involved in these accidents frequently suffer life-changing injuries and even death. Seeking compensation after being […]
Read MoreOctober 04, 2021
Commercial truck accidents are notorious for the injuries and damage they cause. They’re also known for being more legally complex than other types of vehicle accidents. That’s because there are many laws governing commercial vehicles and their drivers. To make things even more complex, there […]
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