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$2 MILLION | TRUCK ACCIDENT (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

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Trucking Industry Regulations

Like any job type and occupation, there are certain rules and regulations that those in the trucking industry must abide by to ensure they are operating in a safe manner. The federal regulations are designed to ensure that drivers, workers, owners, and even manufacturers put public safety first. Unfortunately, the trucking industry also has a […]

The Aftermath Of A Truck Accident – What Steps Should I Take?

Steps You Need to Take After a Truck Accident The aftermath of a truck accident can be a nightmare, but there are steps you can take to make it better. Large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so they can do considerable damage when involved in a crash. It is no wonder that victims […]

5 Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

Due to their large size, commercial trucks can be extremely damaging when involved in an accident. Weighing in at roughly 80,000 pounds, semi trucks can be difficult to control, especially if something in the truck or on the road compromises the vehicle’s ability to travel safely. When a truck accident occurs, it is a serious […]

$2 Million Settlement for Victim of Truck Accident

Our Michigan 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 […]

Proving Truck Accident Liability

Following any type of motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you take immediate action to determine who could be liable. Any car accident can be damaging, but those involving 18-wheelers and semi-trucks are far more likely to cause serious devastation. Due to their sheer size, these vehicles have the power to hit multiple vehicles on […]

Top 5 Mistakes People Make After a Truck Accident

Being involved in a commercial truck accident is a scary and stressful experience. Many people are not prepared, and make decisions that put their ability to seek compensation in jeopardy. After an accident, there are several common mistakes you should avoid. Our firm has guided numerous clients to successful financial solutions for injuries sustained in […]

FMCSA Now Requires Truck Drivers to Electronically Log Hours

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will now require bus and truck drivers to record all hours spent behind the wheel electronically rather than on paper. This new government rule, designed to prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue, addresses a number of problems with drivers failing to abide by hours of service requirements by keeping […]

Truck Accident Settlement Amount in Light of Tracy Morgan

Accidents involving semi-trucks and vehicles often result in serious life-threatening injuries, even death. And unfortunately, truck accidents are not uncommon. In the United States alone, 500,000 trucking accidents occur annually according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Even though these types of collisions do happen quite frequently, none have made the media quite like […]

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