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Truck drivers, trucking companies, and maintenance providers must comply with all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act regulations pertaining to maintenance. The federal government recognizes the potential danger that large trucks pose to other motorists. Those involved in the trucking industry are required to...
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Uber, Lyft and other rideshare companies provide a valuable service. Given the prevalence of these companies and the people who work for them, you may find yourself in the position of being involved in a rideshare accident at some point. If you are, it...
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Most drivers understand that a semi-truck or other large truck requires much more space to compete a turn than does the driver of a car.  This is because of the truck’s size, weight and center of gravity. Many trucking accidents occur in Wisconsin when...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1,000 bicyclists die and over 13,000 are injured in bike accidents in the United States every year. If you are hurt in a bike accident, you might wonder how to prove the other party...
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Every year approximately 5,000 large trucks are involved in fatal crashes, according to the National Safety Council. Large trucks accounted for 9% of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes in 2020. Additionally, nearly 400,000 truck accidents occur each year. While the trucking company, cargo...
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A truck driver following the vehicle in front of it too closely is one of the most common causes of 18-wheeler truck accidents in Wisconsin.  Driver error is by far the leading cause of large truck accidents in Wisconsin and a truck driver following...
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that approximately 700 people die in work zones each year.  With unexpected turns and detours, traffic cones, heavy construction equipment, workers present on the job site, and other potential hazards, all motorists must be careful in...
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Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage. However, people who are otherwise recognized as children under the law are given the keys to a dangerous instrument when they are allowed to drive. If you are involved in a car accident with a...
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Pre-Pandemic In the years leading up to the Coronavirus Pandemic, deaths from car crashes in the United States were declining.  This was due, at least in part, to safety engineering in cars including better safety crash ratings, pre-collision warning safety engineering and blind-spot monitoring. ...
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February 10, 2023: Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Consolidated into MDL  As expected, an Order has been issued consolidating hair relaxer/hair straightener cancer cases into a multi-district litigation in the Northern District of Illinois.  This is a win for hair relaxer cancer victims.  Hair relaxer manufacturers...
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