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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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, over 13 million large...
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 significant percentage of work-related fatal and non-fatal injuries...
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. Here are some of the reasons these wrecks occur. 1. Unrealistic...
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, which is good for numerous reasons. Here are some matters to...
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 inability to keep a vehicle in the proper lane. Let's take a closer...
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 traveling too fast for road conditions may also increase a person's risk...
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 minimize your driving worries, follow the following roadside tips while...
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 road when they are involved in accidents. When you combine a large...
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 18-wheelers, hauling freight across the country. Weighing several...
Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety nor its IIHS acronym roll off of the tongues of most of us in the Springfield and Decatur area. The group’s smattering of name recognition is due to its safety ratings of new vehicles. However, the nonprofit IIHS...
