The motor vehicle accident attorneys of Passen Powell Jenkins join with others in congratulating the trucking industry and its regulators on the continuing improvements in trucking safety over the past few years. According to the latest data, fatalities from accidents involving trucks have decreased by one-third, or 33 percent, since the latest hours of service,… 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 Jenkins at (312) 527-4500. In Aurora, Peter Morano was severely injured when a large block of ice came off the top… Read More
Report: One in Five Trucks Fail Safety Inspections
According to a new report from the American Association of Justice that analyzed data from the Federal Carrier Motor Safety Administration (FCMSA), one in five trucks on the road have failed safety inspections concerning regulations designed to prevent catastrophic truck accidents. This report comes as no surprise to experienced Chicago semi-truck accident lawyers. As of… Read More
