CVSA announces results of International Roadcheck
More than 50,000 tractor-trailers were inspected during the Commercial Motor Vehicle Alliance’s most recent International Roadcheck crackdown. The nonprofit road safety coalition announced the results of the 72-hour initiative on Dec. 17. Most of the commercial vehicles inspected were pulled over in Illinois and around the country, but law enforcement agencies in Canada and Mexico […]
Read MoreDrunk driving-related accidents a real issue in Illinois
Every year, numerous Illinois residents suffer injuries or lose their lives in accidents caused by impaired drivers. The losses suffered by surviving victims, their families and the families of those who fail to survive can be significant. Thankfully, following drunk driving-related accidents, victims and/or their loved ones may be entitled to seek compensation through legal […]
Read MoreDaylight saving time and truck accidents
It’s March, and that means daylight saving time. Most people in Illinois and elsewhere dread it; many states want to get rid of it, but for now, it is just something that millions of Americans have to deal with. According to researchers, adjusting to the time change is harder on the body than people may […]
Read MoreWhy do most truck accidents happen?
Collisions between commercial trucks and private vehicles happen far more often in Illinois than they should. Really, they shouldn’t happen at all, but that would be in a perfect world. Why do most truck accidents happen? There are several reasons why semi-trailers crash. At the end of the day, it all comes down to driver decisions. […]
Read MoreTruck accidents: Big rig driver dies in multi-vehicle crash
Motorists in Illinois have reason to feel threatened by tractor-trailers, semis and 18-wheelers that share the roads with them. The shear size of a big rig is enough to make passenger vehicle operators feel vulnerable when they drive alongside the large trucks. Victims of car vs. truck accidents are seldom unscathed. The driver and a […]
Read MoreInadequate driver training can lead to truck accidents
Experience and proper training are essential when driving any motor vehicle. It is particularly important, though, for individuals who wish to operate commercial trucks. These vehicles are difficult to maneuver and do not manage the same as typical passenger cars. As such, inadequate driver training can lead to truck accidents. Those in Illinois who have […]
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