On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | Dec 11, 2019 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
Many motorists in Wisconsin are nervous when driving near semi-trucks. This sense of unease is well-founded. After all, these massive vehicles dwarf the average passenger vehicle, meaning that they can cause devastation in the event of a truck accident. These wrecks...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | Nov 13, 2019 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
If you’re nervous when you drive around semi-trucks, you’re not alone. After all, these massive vehicles can cause catastrophic injuries when they are involved in an accident. There are a number of factors that can increase the risk of a serious truck...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | Sep 20, 2019 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
Truck accidents can result in serious pain and injuries for victims. Because of this unfortunate reality, it is important for truck accident victims to be able to protect themselves through the personal injury process which can help the with their physical, financial...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | Jul 11, 2019 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
Even in the wake of statistics suggesting that the number of fatal truck accidents on the roads is increasing, the Department of Transportation will propose a relaxation of the hours of service regulations, commonly known as the federal rest rules. The proposed...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | May 3, 2019 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
Although it happened in another state, a recent major truck accident that left four people dead on an interstate has attracted national media attention. The tragedy offers valuable lessons for truck drivers and other motorists in Northeast Wisconsin. The 23-year-old...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | Mar 21, 2019 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
At least according to some reports, the number of deadly truck accidents has declined over the past decades. In 1980, for instance, there were just over 5,000 crashes involving both a semitruck and at least one fatality. In 2015, this number was basically 3,600. This...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | Dec 28, 2018 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
As most Northeast Wisconsin residents know, legally, residents of and visitors to this state must not operate a vehicle after they have had too much to drink. Specifically, if an officer stops them and finds that they have more than .08 blood alcohol content, or BAC,...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | Nov 29, 2018 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
Truck drivers and the transportation companies they work for have certain rules they must follow. In addition to the normal traffic laws to which every motorist must adhere, truckers also will often have to follow special federal and state regulations designed to make...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | Aug 14, 2018 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
Anyone who has observed a driver who is attempting to operate a vehicle on too little sleep knows how dangerous this practice can be. In some cases, a fatigued driver can resemble a drunk or drugged driver travelling down the highway, as both types of drivers operate...
On behalf of Alpert & Fellows, L.L.P. | May 17, 2018 | Semitruck Accident Injuries
Northeast Wisconsin residents will be fully aware that large trucks can be dangerous. These vehicles are common on the roads and while they perform an important service of transporting goods across the nation, there is no denying how much damage they can do when there...
