Alcohol and large truck accidents
Alcohol use and large truck accidents are a dangerous combination. Sadly, this can have serious consequences on the road and many people lose their lives in these crashes. Understanding how alcohol impairs driving abilities and the risks associated with driving large...
Truck accidents and the hazard of cargo spills
Truck accidents are among some of the most dangerous motor vehicle accidents. While commercial trucks are also invaluable to American infrastructure, passenger vehicles must understand the dangers of sharing the road with trucks. One danger is the risk of cargo...
More commercial truckers using marijuana on the job
The trucking industry plays a key role in transporting goods across the country. However, there is a growing concern within the industry as marijuana use among commercial truck drivers is increasing. Understanding the implications of this trend is important for...
The danger of microsleeping among truckers
Truck drivers play a vital role in our economy, transporting goods long distances so stores can stock their shelves. Microsleeping is a phenomenon among truckers that poses a significant risk. The job often requires extended hours on the road, leading to fatigue and...
The impact of a truck accident on your livelihood
Truck accidents can be devastating. Physical injuries, emotional trauma and financial hardship are just some of the difficulties waiting if you get involved in one. If you are a worker who got injured while on duty, you will likely face a lot more than that. Since...
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation gets involved after a head-on collision
Many motor vehicle accidents occur each year on America's roads. A serious head-on collision occurred on Interstate 43 between two trucks recently. According to the police report, a truck was on the northbound side of the interstate highway when another truck on the...
Statistics show that truck accidents are devastating for cars
Trucks need to share the roads in Wisconsin with many other vehicles. Trucks are generally transporting large loads of items that are essential for the people and businesses in Wisconsin. They play a vital role in the state, but they are much larger than the other...
Train, truck collision kills driver, injures passenger
Collisions involving motor vehicles and railroad trains are not common in central Wisconsin, but when such accidents occur, the results are usually catastrophic. A recent collision involving the Metra commuter train and a dump truck demonstrates the serious nature of...
What to document following a truck accident
Truck accidents can be catastrophic. Due to the size of commercial trucks compared to passenger vehicles, any collision between the two can be incredibly destructive and can cause great harm to victims. Victims have legal protections available to them, including...
Truck driver fatigue and truck accidents
Because commercial trucks are so much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, the have terrible destructive force in any collision. As a result, truck accidents can cause vast amounts of damages to victims and their families. It is important to understand what...