On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Mar 23, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Truckers are part of the lifeblood of the nation. They’re largely responsible for keeping the grocery store shelves stocked and a steady stream of consumer goods heading toward their destinations. But there’s a real danger that some truckers will push themselves too...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Mar 23, 2020 | Truck Accidents
There’s nothing more nerve-racking as a driver than sharing the road with a commercial truck. Not only is your space limited, but you worry that the trucker could make a mistake that puts you at risk of an accident. Understanding the most common causes of...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | May 21, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Tractor-trailers are a convenient way to transport goods and merchandise throughout the country. These commercial vehicles utilize the many interstates and major highways that cross the state of Kentucky. In order to operate one of these massive trucks,...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Feb 27, 2019 | Truck Accidents
The economy in the United States is expanding, and with this economic expansion comes a greater need for transporting products and merchandise. Businesses in Kentucky and all over the country rely heavily on large trucks...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Dec 31, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Interstates and major highways in the United States are constantly teeming with tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles transporting goods across the country. For other motorists utilizing these roadways, driving alongside massive...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Dec 7, 2017 | Truck Accidents
Devastating truck accidents are unfortunately common in the Bluegrass State. To be sure, statistics provided in the 2015 Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts report show that a total of 9,932 trucks were involved in accidents on Kentucky roadways during that year, with...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Jun 26, 2017 | Truck Accidents
When a conventional motor vehicle and commercial truck collide, the consequences can be catastrophic. The sheer size and power of the trucks on our nation’s roads make them inherently dangerous to car drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. According to reports...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Sep 30, 2016 | Truck Accidents
The two federal bodies tasked with rulemaking for commercial vehicles have published rules that would require large commercial vehicles to have a set maximum speed. Both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Mar 24, 2016 | Truck Accidents
Motorists throughout Louisville are put at risk on the roads when truck drivers engage in unsafe behavior. Unfortunately, accidents involving trucks are often much more serious than other types of motor vehicle collisions. Truckers are significantly larger, have more...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Feb 25, 2016 | Truck Accidents
According to Cullman Today, Interstate 65 was recently shut down because an 18-wheeler rolled over in a fiery crash. One Kentucky businessman commented to the news that the accident had left him stuck on the highway for so long to try to get to a meeting that he...
