What to Know About Truck Drivers and Substance Abuse

Driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs is a crime in Wisconsin. These substances can seriously impact your judgment and ability to drive, leading to devastating accidents. When you bring large vehicles such as trucks into the equation, the consequences can be even more dire. Unfortunately, substance abuse is a prevalent issue…

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What Is Considered a Commercial Motor Vehicle?

Under United States law, all commercial motor vehicles are subject to strict regulations to help keep all drivers safe on the road. The drivers and companies who operate these vehicles must comply with packing and loading requirements, maintenance schedules, and even keep track of hours spent driving on the road. However, it can be…

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Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations

Given their sheer size and weight, large trucks like tractor-trailers and other commercial motor vehicles have the potential to cause serious damage to Wisconsin drivers. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles, coupled with the normal risks of driving, can lead to devastating consequences. The Department of Transportation prescribes strict regulations for the…

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Important Records to Obtain After a Truck Accident

After you suffer injuries in a Wisconsin truck accident, you could find yourself with thousands of dollars in medical bills, missing out on weeks or even months of work, and long-lasting injuries and disabilities that you have to manage. You may be able to obtain compensation for your truck accident injuries and losses through…

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How to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer

The odds are that most Wisconsin residents will, unfortunately, be involved in a car accident at some point in their driving careers. In many cases, motor vehicle collisions do not result in serious injuries. However, when a large truck is involved, the resulting property damage and injuries are usually much more serious. One of…

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How Commercial Truck Drivers Can Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents and traffic fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 5,500 people are killed each year on U.S. roadways, and an estimated 448,000 are injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving. Any kind of distracted driving…

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Common Truck Accident Causes In Wisconsin

Wisconsin is no stranger to truck accidents. It is also in the northern region of the U.S. that is a typical recipient of severe weather all year around, and especially in the winter. Inclement weather is a common cause of accidents during the winter when roadways can become iced over rather quickly. But, there…

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The Dangers of a Truck Accident in Wisconsin

As the winter gets into full force in Wisconsin, it means time for rain, snow, and dangerous road conditions. This also means that there will be plenty of trucks on the road, along with the added dangers that may make it more difficult to drive. Commercial trucks are large in size, so when there…

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Wisconsin Representative Pushes for Heavier Trucks as Part of SAFE Trucking Act

Last month, Wisconsin Representative Reid Ribble introduced a bill that would allow larger, heavier trucks on U.S. roadways. The bill, called the Safe, Flexible, and Efficient (SAFE) Trucking Act, argues that this would both increase highway productivity and decrease the amount of trucks on the road. This bill is in response to a study…

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds Truck Drivers to High Standard in Dakter v. Cavallino

There are an estimated 2 million semi-tractor trailers in operation throughout the United States. With this many in operation on our highways, it is not surprising that motor vehicle crashes involving semi-tractor trailers frequently occur. When they do, the resulting injuries are usually more significant, given the size, weight, and momentum of semi-tractor trailers….

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