Inclement weather can certainly make it difficult to control a vehicle on the road, but that’s no excuse for truck drivers to cause accidents. Commercial trucking companies are obligated to train their drivers to operate safely in hazardous conditions, whether that means slowing down, avoiding dangerous routes, or increasing following distance. When a semi-truck slides, […]

When a fully loaded semi-truck loses control on a New Mexico mountain pass—like Raton Pass —the results are often catastrophic, and the legal landscape can be complex and challenging. While truck drivers can be held responsible for driving erratically, the trucking company, along with maintenance contractors and manufacturers, may also be liable.  If you or […]

If an accident causes visible injuries to a child, it’s fairly easy to pinpoint how those bruises or broken bones occurred—and who should be liable for medical expenses. But what about the less visible emotional harm that an accident can do to a child? The nightmares after witnessing a parent’s gashes from the backseat? The […]

When you’re involved in a serious truck accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming. The physical injuries, the fear, the confusion…it all hits at once. On top of medical decisions and insurance stress, you’re left wondering: How could this have happened? Was the truck driver tired or distracted? Maybe they shouldn’t have been on the road […]

In January 2025, a tragic midair collision over Washington, D.C. killed all 67 people aboard an American Eagle regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. Now, victims’ families are pursuing a $250 million wrongful death claim against the FAA and the Army, alleging negligence in air traffic control and military coordination. This high-profile […]

When you live in rural Illinois, sharing the road with farm vehicles is a part of life. Unfortunately, so are farm vehicle accidents. By one estimate, more than half of accidents with farm vehicles happen on rural roads where farmers are moving slow-moving, heavy equipment from one field to another.  While drivers need to be […]