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What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Wisconsin?

There are about 20 truck accidents in Wisconsin every single day, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). This is based on truck accident data from the past five years. If you exclude 2020—when there […]

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Increased Trucking Accidents? Wisconsin Trucking Statistics Revealed

Trucking accidents are a national problem, and they are also common in Madison and throughout Wisconsin. In spite of strict regulations and a growing awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, data shows that trucking […]

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What To Do After a Madison Truck Accident

Motor vehicle accidents involving trucks are unfortunately common in Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were 5,921 crashes involving large trucks in the state in 2020 alone.  Getting into a wreck with […]

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FMCSA Withdraws Proposed Rule to Prevent Sleepy Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has spent over two years working on a proposed rule that would address the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among truck drivers, which is a significant cause of […]

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Spotting Dangerous Truck Drivers on Wisconsin Roadways

When you are driving on Wisconsin roadways, or any roadways nationwide, you always should be vigilant for dangerous drivers. This is especially the case when it comes to trucks, which typically dwarf the other vehicles […]

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How to Address Commercial Driver Fatigue

Given the long hours that commercial truck drivers tend to spend on the road, it is no wonder that commercial driver fatigue has become a problem that leads to accidents causing injuries or even death. […]

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Dangers Associated with Commercial Trucks

All types of motor vehicles can be involved in horrific traffic accidents that can cause injuries or even death to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. However, when a commercial motor vehicle such as a large […]

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How Are Truck Accidents Different From Car Accidents?

Car accidents and truck accidents both can result in injuries and personal injury lawsuits, but truck accidents often lead to more serious injuries and complex lawsuits, for a variety of reasons. Truck accidents also are […]

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How Your Personal Injury Attorney Will Investigate Your Truck Accident Case

Trucking accidents are similar to any motor vehicle accidents in some respects, but they also can be much more complex in some ways. Every truck driver and his or her employer must follow both state […]

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Common Truck Accident Causes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues an annual edition of Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts, which, in part, helps document the most common causes of these types of motor vehicle crashes. The […]

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Large Commercial Vehicles May Be Required to Install Speed Limiters

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced a joint rule that potentially would require trucks, buses, and passenger vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds […]

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If I’m in a Wisconsin Truck Accident, Who is Responsible for My Injuries?

An accident involving the negligence of a commercial truck driver can be more complicated than an accident with a passenger vehicle, since there is potentially more than one party who is liable for any resulting […]

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Feds Propose New Trucking Regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has announced amendments to existing trucking regulations concerning electronic logging devices to be used by truck drivers. The amendments require […]

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Wisconsin Semi-Truck Accidents

The sheer size of a semi-truck can dwarf passenger vehicles, whether they are cars, pick-up trucks, vans, or motorcycles. Furthermore, many accidents with semi-trucks occur on the highway, where speeds are much higher than on […]

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How To Avoid A Truck Accident
How To Avoid A Truck Accident

Driving a truck is fatiguing and with pressure to complete a certain number of routes in a given time period, it can sometimes lead to oversights or even negligence that can cause an accident or […]

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Fault In Truck Accidents Caused By Brake Malfunction
Fault In Truck Accidents Caused By Brake Malfunction

With a fully loaded semi weighing upward of 80,000 pounds, one of the worst components to stop working while on the road is the brakes. Unfortunately, The Lawyer’s LogBook recently reported that brake failure is […]

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What If The Truck Driver Who Caused The Accident Was Drunk?
What If The Truck Driver Who Caused The Accident Was Drunk?

Few things on the road are more dangerous than a drunk driver. However, the outcome can be even more devastating if the party at fault was driving a semi-truck. If you or a loved one […]

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How Fatigue Can Affect Truck Drivers Behind The Wheel
How Fatigue Can Affect Truck Drivers Behind The Wheel

Operators of semi-trucks are governed by strict hours-of-service regulations meant to keep drivers rested and reduce the risk of accidents. Unfortunately, not every truck driver follows these rules, which can lead to catastrophic consequences on […]

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