Drivers in Illinois must make sure that they are protecting themselves from the danger of drowsy truck drivers. Because a commercial truck is so much larger than a passenger car, it not only takes longer to stop but can also cause much more damage, even at slow...
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Watch out for winter hazards when you’re driving near semis
The winter is a time of year when ice and snow may cover the roads and make them more dangerous for all drivers. If you're planning to go out, you may be worried about large trucks, too. These vehicles have a harder time stopping under the usual circumstances, but...
Tired drivers are a threat to others on the roads
Out of everything that a driver could do wrong, being tired behind the wheel is one of the most obvious. When a driver can hardly keep their eyes open, they're not able to maneuver when needed. They're barely able to do what they need to do to stay on the road. In...
How the government hopes to curb exhausted commercial driving
Just about any time you drive on the highway, you are likely to encounter at least one commercial truck. These much longer and taller big rigs that transport goods and materials from one location to another pose significant danger to the occupants of passenger...
Your rights to good working conditions as an IL truck driver
In any profession, employees have certain rights to standards of working. This means that they should be employed in a place that is reasonably safe, and they should not be forced to work to an extent that is detrimental to their health or could potentially cause an...
Could self-driving trucks save lives on the road?
It's been all over the news lately: autonomous vehicles. From Tesla's Autopilot function on their new models, to Google potentially developing a self-driving car fleet, to Uber's launch of driverless taxis in Pittsburgh this fall, autonomous vehicles are going from...
Who is Liable After a Truck Accident?
If you live in the Evanston area and you've been involved in an accident with a truck, the consequences can be devastating. Severe injuries that result in comprehensive rehabilitation and years of medical bills, lost wages because of time missed from work, and...
VIDEO: What Should I Do If Involved in a Trucking Accident?
If you are involved in a trucking accident, the first thing to do is always call 911 for the injured. Watch attorney Christine E. Clark discuss what else you should do at the scene of the accident. Were you or your loved one injured in a trucking accident? Call...
Electronic Trucking Log Could Reduce Accidents
In 2013, 3,600 people died in accidents involving large trucks. In those trucking accidents 80% of the fatalities were not the truck drivers.Large trucks can pose a safety risk to everyone on the road when drivers have not had adequate rest.Since 1930, commercial...
How Are Truck Accident Cases Different Than Car Accident Cases?
Watch Christine E. Clark from the Law Offices of and Associates explain the difference between truck and car accident cases. If you or your loved one has been injured in an accident, call the experienced accident attorneys at the Law...