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The Prevalence of Truck Driver Fatigue

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) defines fatigue as the result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance. Common causes of truck driver fatigue include: Inadequate sleep; Extended work hours; Strenuous work or non-work activities; and A combination of other factors. The...

The Impact of Driver Drug Use on Truck Accidents

There is no better way to judge the impact of driver drug use on truck accidents and the trucking industry overall than to turn to the industry’s governing agency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or FMCSA. The FMCSA regulates and provides safety oversight...

The Three Types of Distracted Driving

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving. While all types of distracted driving are dangerous, texting is the riskiest. Texting takes a person’s eyes off the road for at least five seconds....

Child Car Safety Laws in Wisconsin

Properly securing children in age-appropriate child safety seats saves lives. In 2020 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 607 children under age twelve lost their lives in car crashes and more than 63,000 were injured. Of the children who...

Third-Party Liability in Milwaukee Truck Accidents

The majority of motor vehicle accidents involve passenger vehicles. Generally, these accidents are caused by one or both of the drivers involved.  The costs and injuries associated with a motor vehicle accident can be devastating for anyone involved; however, the chances of lifelong disability...

Milwaukee Car Accident Statistics

Every year, thousands of people are involved in car accidents in the Milwaukee area.  In fact, from 2008 through 2022, over 202,000 collisions occurred that either caused significant property damage or killed or injured at least one person. At Mingo & Yankala, S.C., we...

Negligent Maintenance in Wisconsin Truck Collisions

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...

What To Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident

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...

Wide-Turn Trucking Accidents are Common in Wisconsin

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...

Determining Liability in Wisconsin Bicycle Accidents

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...