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If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you may worry about how you will pay all your medical bills. Medical care is expensive, and … Continued

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Truck accidents can be catastrophic. These are the accidents that receive the most coverage, where injuries were suffered, or fatalities occurred. Fortunately, some truck accidents … Continued

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  Driving a truck in reverse, or backing up, is a difficult maneuver due to the lack of visibility available to the driver. In fact, … Continued

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  Most deaths in truck accidents are passengers in smaller vehicles due to their vulnerability. Commercial trucks are not only taller, they often weigh 20-30 … Continued

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    Falling asleep while driving is dangerous for any driver, but even more so when that driver is behind the wheel of a truck … Continued

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  Large trucks transport billions of tons of cargo across the U.S. yearly. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported that of the 475,000 … Continued

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  Lane drifting accidents occur when a driver crosses the center line or exits the lane they were traveling in. This often happens on highways … Continued

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  Both commercial trucks and trains are responsible for transporting cargo and freight across the country every day. When a truck hits a train, it … Continued

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  Cement trucks, sometimes called concrete trucks, are often seen in work zones and construction areas across Illinois. These commercial vehicles are extremely heavy, difficult … Continued

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  Semi-trucks are large, weighing upwards of 80,000 pounds. When they are carrying cargo that extends beyond the bed or weighs more than a standard … Continued

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  Most of us wouldn’t think twice about changing lanes while we’re behind the wheel of a passenger vehicle, but when a driver is behind … Continued

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  Commercial trucks are large and have multiple, large blind spots, or no-zones, that can easily put other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists at risk for … Continued

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  When any vehicle is speeding on the roadways it puts other drivers at-risk. When that vehicle is a commercial truck that can weigh upwards … Continued

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  Commercial trucks are large, heavy, and difficult to maneuver. When even well-trained truck drivers attempt to make a wide turn, it is common for … Continued

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  Hazardous materials spills can not only damage the environment, but also cause serious property damage and extensive injuries to those that come in contact … Continued

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  Commercial trucking accidents are all too common due to the size and weight of these types of vehicles. Because of this tremendous size of … Continued

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  Utility trucks are used by businesses that service utilities, such as telephone, cable, and electric companies, but may also include street-sweepers, snowplows, water and … Continued

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  Because of their size, commercial trucks are a very real hazard for cyclists, especially at city intersections. Cyclists are more difficult to see, and … Continued

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  Commercial trucks are dangerous to all other vehicles on the road, but they can be even more deadly for those who are riding motorcycles. … Continued

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  Pedestrians are at a disadvantage in any accident, but when that accident involves a large truck, the results are often catastrophic. In the latest … Continued

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  Tanker trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and often they carry flammable and dangerous chemicals. While tanker trucks are heavily regulated by … Continued

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  Car and truck accidents are complicated enough even with clear-cut liability. When the accident involves a government vehicle such as a mail truck, things … Continued

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  Pickup trucks are a popular method of travel and hauling in the American workforce and are often seen in construction, landscaping, and various handyman … Continued

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  Semi-truck accidents are complex. Not only are they often much more damaging, there are also liability issues unique to semi-truck accidents. Federal and state … Continued

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Rental trucks are often much larger and have more blind spots than the everyday vehicles most people are accustomed to driving. A driver that is … Continued

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Moving truck accidents happen more frequently than most people would believe. Often, moving trucks are used repeatedly without proper maintenance and drivers are inexperienced with … Continued

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  Garbage trucks are large, bulky, typically from 16,000-18,000 pounds, and have multiple large blind spots, making them difficult to maneuver safely. With the hundreds … Continued

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  While approximately 57,000 square miles of Illinois are considered sprawling urban centers, the majority of Illinois remains rural. Often, passenger vehicles are sharing the … Continued

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  In 2000 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established to help regulate and improve safety standards in the trucking industry. The FMCSA … Continued

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