Tractor-trailer trucks are ubiquitous on American highways, and often, because of their size, their drivers might act as though they “own” the road. All of us have seen speeding trucks barreling down highways or turnpikes, and because of their size, it is much more difficult for these large trucks to slow down for vehicles traveling… Read More
KY Truck Accident Highlights Continuing Problems with Trucking Safety
As Chicago personal injury lawyers with substantial experience handling trucking accident cases, we are familiar with the devastation caused by crashes involving tractor-trailer trucks. Yesterday was a brutal example of such devastation. A trucking accident in Kentucky claimed the lives of at least eleven people and injured many more. The accident, which happened just before… Read More
Recent Truck Accident Highlights Winter Road Danger: Falling Ice
An unfortunate accident last week highlights a winter driving danger being ignored: falling snow and ice off the tops of semi-tracker trailers. To speak with a top Chicago truck accident attorney, call Passen & Powell at (312) 527-4500. In Aurora, Peter Morano was severely injured when a large block of ice came off the top… Read More