Commercial truck drivers who drink before getting in their rigs, talk on their phones while driving, or make the dangerous decision to get behind the wheel despite exhaustion put others at risk of getting into a serious truck wreck. Like the other causes of truck accidents—such as speeding—these preventable accidents would not happen if the […]
The sheer weight and size of a semi-truck, particularly a semi-truck, mean accidents involving these vehicles can be incredibly dangerous and deadly. These devastating incidents often require a lawyer’s help afterward. Injuries, damages, and accusations can cost you thousands, and you deserve proper compensation. You want to find the best semi-truck accident lawyer near you […]
No one wishes to be in a truck accident, as it has life-altering consequences. However, you could recover compensation if you find yourself in one and are not at fault. While the money does not ease the pain and suffering that came with the collision, it ensures you are debt-free and can get your life […]
When you’re dealing with the physical, financial, and emotional hardships following a truck accident, it can be easy to put the idea of taking legal action in the back of your mind. However, it is a real situation that should be addressed so you can focus on your recovery after sustaining an injury. Legal action […]
Texting and driving is dangerous because it is one of the major causes of motor accidents on the road. Driving requires your full concentration and attention. It’s a visual task. The term, ‘distracted driving’ describes driving in an unsafe manner while performing an activity that draws your attention from the road. Normal driving is already […]
In response to an increased demand for supplies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, hours of service regulations have been suspended. These regulations, established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), define the amount of time that truck drivers can safely stay on the road during a shift. Hours of service regulations minimize driver fatigue and […]
Truck accidents are common and have devastating consequences for all those involved. Therefore, trucking companies must keep their drivers safe by ensuring that they obey traffic rules when on the road and properly maintaining their vehicles. But this is not all the truck company can do. There are other steps trucking companies can take to […]
Our Detroit truck accident lawyers at Goodman Acker P.C. recently obtained a $2,000,000 settlement on behalf of our client, a college student who was run over by a semi-truck. The accident occurred on the northbound shoulder of I-75 Expressway in Hazel Park. Our client, a 21-year old from Clinton Township, was heading home when he […]
On Thursday, June 1st WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit News interviewed our client, a 21-year old college student who was run over by a semi-truck on the shoulder of Northbound I-75 Expressway. He was a pedestrian lawfully standing on the shoulder of the expressway near 9 Mile Road Exit in Hazel Park when a semi-truck ran off […]
