Many large-truck crashes in Wisconsin are the fault of the truck driver. Perhaps you were involved in one yourself, in which case you want to know exactly how the driver was negligent. The fact is that truckers can become negligent in many different ways and that some of the things that are meant to keep… Continue reading More coffee means possibly higher risk for truck crashes
Driving too slow: A danger for other road users
Most drivers know that they should avoid speeding, but they might not be aware that it’s illegal in Wisconsin to drive slow to the point where they’re impeding the reasonable flow of traffic. It’s dangerous behavior, and it begets other dangerous behavior as impatient drivers might follow too closely to intimidate the slow driver or… Continue reading Driving too slow: A danger for other road users
Careful planning may prevent careless accidents
A truck traveling on a Wisconsin highway at 67 miles per hour can go the length of a football field in about three seconds. That is roughly the same time it takes to dial a phone or glance down at a center console. Therefore, it is important that all truck drivers take steps to reduce… Continue reading Careful planning may prevent careless accidents