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Truck Driver Fatigue: Drowsy Truck Drivers Put Others at Risk
September 18th, 2023
Truck driver fatigue is one of most common causes of trucking accidents in Michigan. When truck drivers are tired, they increase the risk of causing an accident. To address the issue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which reg…
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Using Industry Standards in a Truck Accident Case
July 19th, 2023
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) were established in 2000 to regulate the trucking industry. These laws apply to all commercial trucking companies and truck drivers in the US and are intended to promote safety on US highways. Unfo…
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Categories: Trucking Accidents
Using Black Box Data to Establish Liability in a Truck Accident
May 31st, 2023
Before discussing how to prove liability in a trucking accident, it is important to understand that accidents involving semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are vastly different from a typical car accident injury claim. While both types of…
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Categories: Trucking Accidents
Truck Accident Claims Process
May 17th, 2023
Many people mistakenly believe the truck accident injury claims process is the same as filing a claim after a car accident. But the trucking industry is complicated and highly regulated. Complex state and federal rules apply, and multiple companies c…
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Categories: Trucking Accidents
Holding Brokers, Shippers, and Trucking Companies Liable After a Truck Accident
March 27th, 2023
Trucking accidents are different from car crashes. In a car crash involving two passenger vehicles, the cars often travel at approximately the same speed, are roughly the same size, and weigh about the same amount. In these cases, the occupants of bo…
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Categories: Trucking Accidents
How a Lawyer Can Help After a Trucking Accident
December 30th, 2022
Trucking accidents almost always cause catastrophic injuries. If you were hurt or someone you love was killed in a Michigan trucking accident, you and your family might be entitled to compensation. But recovering the compensation you deserve is not a…
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Categories: Trucking Accidents
Truck Driver Hours of Service Rules
December 6th, 2022
Driver fatigue causes over 100,000 accidents every year. When those accidents involve semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, or other commercial vehicles, catastrophic injuries often result. To promote safety and protect drivers on the highway, the Federal M…
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Categories: Trucking Accidents
Truck Accident Injury Claims Process
May 18th, 2022
When a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle collides with a smaller passenger car, the results are almost always catastrophic. The truck driver’s first call will be to their insurance carrier, and the insurance company will quickly dispatch a tea…
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Categories: Trucking Accidents
Injuries in a Michigan Truck Accident
March 18th, 2022
A fully loaded semi-truck weighs up to 80,000 pounds. When it collides with a passenger vehicle weighing approximately 4,000 pounds, the results can be catastrophic. If you were hurt in a trucking accident, seek medical attention for your injuries. T…
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Categories: Trucking Accidents
Truck Accidents: Why Are They More Common in the Winter?
February 11th, 2022
Truck accidents can happen at any time of the year, but Michigan winters are particularly hazardous. Winter weather conditions can result in dangerous conditions like poor visibility, snow- and ice-covered roads, and snow removal equipment, causing s…
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