Liability is the foundation of any personal injury claim. In a truck accident, the question of liability is different from other auto accidents because there are multiple parties who could be liable. The truck driver The truck driver is the most apparent person to...
Truck Accidents
Do truck drivers have dangerous distractions, too?
Semis are an essential part of the supply chain for goods in the United States. These large vehicles can get cargo from shipping and train yards to their small town destinations relatively efficiently. The people who drive these enormous vehicles have a challenging...
Truck drivers may soon be screened for sleep apnea
Commercial truck drivers on Wisconsin highways may be fatigued if they have not had sufficient sleep. If a driver has obstructive sleep apnea, getting a good night's rest can be especially difficult. OSA is a respiratory condition that causes people to have...
Spinal cord injuries have special considerations for children
Being involved in a truck accident is something that is traumatic in any case. When that truck accident leads to your child suffering from a spinal cord injury, the trauma is long-lasting. Your child who was once active and self-sufficient might be suffering from...
Take action after a distracted driving accident injures you
When you are driving down the road, you might see other drivers doing a host of tasks that have nothing to do with driving. Some of the drivers on Wisconsin roadways are putting others at risk by applying makeup, talking on the phone, texting, eating, shaving or...
How common is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Accidents with semi-trucks can cause a lot of different injuries for the victims. Many of the injuries, such as broken bones, head injuries and cuts, are easy to see, there are other injuries that are more difficult to see. In the case of a severe truck accident, some...
5 restaurant patrons injured when dump truck slams into building
Going out to eat isn't something that most people associate with being injured. In fact, when you go out to eat, you likely expect that you will get to rest while you enjoy a good meal. For some restaurant patrons in a Wisconsin restaurant, a careening dump truck...
What should I know about personal injury settlements?
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, there are a few different things that can happen. In some cases, you will end up going to trial. In others, you will be able to resolve your case before you go to trial. This might mean that you and the other party come to an...
What regulations can reduce truck driver fatigue?
We recently discussed some of the most common causes of trucker fatigue. If you recall, trucker fatigue is a major problem that can lead to trucking accidents. In an effort to combat trucker driver fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has enacted...
Common causes of truck driver fatigue
Accidents involving semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles can be very serious. These accidents often lead to serious injuries and in some cases death. While there are many reasons for these big rig accidents, around 40 percent of them are caused by driver...