No one wishes to be in a truck accident, as it has life-altering consequences. However, you could recover compensation if you find yourself in one and are not at fault. While the money does not ease the pain and suffering that came with the collision, it ensures you are debt-free and can get your life […]
When you’re dealing with the physical, financial, and emotional hardships following a truck accident, it can be easy to put the idea of taking legal action in the back of your mind. However, it is a real situation that should be addressed so you can focus on your recovery after sustaining an injury. Legal action […]
Texting and driving is dangerous because it is one of the major causes of motor accidents on the road. Driving requires your full concentration and attention. It’s a visual task. The term, ‘distracted driving’ describes driving in an unsafe manner while performing an activity that draws your attention from the road. Normal driving is already […]
In response to an increased demand for supplies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, hours of service regulations have been suspended. These regulations, established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), define the amount of time that truck drivers can safely stay on the road during a shift. Hours of service regulations minimize driver fatigue and […]
Trucks are necessary to convey goods from one part of Michigan to another and out of state. But their large size, coupled with driver fatigue and acts of negligence, means they are subject to one of the most common accident types in the United States. Thankfully, victims of truck collisions can file a compensation claim […]
Truck accidents are common and have devastating consequences for all those involved. Therefore, trucking companies must keep their drivers safe by ensuring that they obey traffic rules when on the road and properly maintaining their vehicles. But this is not all the truck company can do. There are other steps trucking companies can take to […]
Different types of vehicles are involved in road accidents, but no crashes are as dangerous as those involving large trucks — that is, 18-wheelers or semi-trucks that weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Due to their size, these vehicles can cause catastrophic damage in a traffic accident. In this article, our Detroit truck accident lawyers discuss […]
Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]
Our Detroit truck accident lawyers at Goodman Acker P.C. recently obtained a $2,000,000 settlement on behalf of our client, a college student who was run over by a semi-truck. The accident occurred on the northbound shoulder of I-75 Expressway in Hazel Park. Our client, a 21-year old from Clinton Township, was heading home when he […]
Following any type of motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you take immediate action to determine who could be liable. Any car accident can be damaging, but those involving 18-wheelers and semi-trucks are far more likely to cause serious devastation. Due to their sheer size, these vehicles have the power to hit multiple vehicles on […]
