Truck Accidents

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...

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...

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...

Common Driver Errors in Commercial Vehicle Collisions

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...

Wisconsin Truck Accidents Caused by Following Too Closely

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...

What is a “Black Box” and How Can It Help My Truck Accident Claim?

If you were injured in a truck accident, it is important that you take immediate steps to protect your rights and preserve valuable evidence to establish fault for the crash. One important piece of evidence in truck accident cases is black box data. An...

Truck Accidents Caused by Improperly Loaded Cargo

The truck accident lawyers from Mingo & Yankala, S.C. are dedicated to helping hold negligent trucking companies accountable for risky behavior. If you were injured because of improperly loaded cargo, we can help investigate your claim and identify the parties responsible for your injuries....

Truck Tire Blowouts: Causes and Effects

Tire blowouts occur when a tire quickly loses air pressure and the tire pops, often causing the truck’s driver to lose control of the vehicle. These events are terrifying, and innocent victims can be injured. Tragically, tire blowouts are a leading cause of fatal...

FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) hours of service rules are one of the most important, yet most violated, regulations involving the trucking industry. Here is what you need to know about these important rules and how they may impact your claim.  What...

Determining Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident

One of the reasons why truck accident cases are more complicated than other types of motor vehicle accident cases is that the trucking industry consists of many different parties. Several parties may ultimately be responsible for a trucking accident and be responsible for fairly...