Car Accident With Tractor Trailer In Michigan: Here’s What To Do
March 19, 2025
When you have been injured in a car accident with a tractor trailer in Michigan, one of the most important things to do is to hire an experienced truck accident attorney. Only a lawyer who understands this specialized area of rules and regulations in trucking and identifying all the insurance and possible defendants will be […]
FMCSA 30 Minute Break Rule Explained
March 11, 2025
What is the FMCSA 30 minute break rule? All commercial truck and bus drivers need to take a break from driving for at least 30 minutes after their first 8 hours of driving, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations regarding hours of service rules. There are limited exceptions to the FMCSA 30 minute break rule, […]
Hard Braking Event Explained
March 10, 2025
Previously, I had the opportunity to speak at the American Association for Justice truck accident litigation seminar in Dallas, Texas. I talked about giving effective opening statements and closing arguments at trial in 18-wheeler truck wreck cases. During the seminar, a question was asked by one of the attendees, “what is a hard braking event?” […]
Winter Truck Driving Tips To Prevent Truck Accidents
January 13, 2025
Here are some winter driving tips for truck drivers to follow to help protect them and to protect other drivers because public safety is Rule #1.
What Is A Commercial Truck In Michigan?
November 19, 2024
If you or a family member was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in Michigan, one of the first questions that needs to be answered is whether the at-fault driver was driving a “commercial truck.” If the answer is “yes,” then you will have access to a minimum of $750,000 in insurance coverage to […]
Michigan Overloaded Truck Accident: What You Need To Know
October 25, 2024
An overloaded truck accident in Michigan that results in injury or loss of life is a senseless tragedy that is almost always 100% preventable. Federal and state safety rules state the maximum weight for trucks. By ignoring these safety mandates when overloading trucks, these companies recklessly endanger the public. As an attorney who has litigated […]
What Is Considered A Commercial Vehicle: What You Need To Know
October 3, 2024
The factors that determine whether the at-fault truck that caused a serious crash may be considered a commercial vehicle in Michigan include: (1) the truck’s weight or weight rating; (2) the weight or weight rating of the vehicle being towed; (3) whether it is designed to transport passengers; and (4) whether it transports hazardous materials. […]
No New Law On DOT Physical For Sleep Apnea
August 7, 2024
Despite the dangers for truck drivers and for the driving public, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided not to issue a new law on DOT physical sleep apnea. Fatigue and drowsy driving remain serous safety concerns for truck drivers. What does it mean that there is no new DOT […]
Merging A Semi Truck From Highway Shoulder The Right Way
August 1, 2024
Truck accident lawyer provides an overview of the proper procedure for merging a semi truck from the highway shoulder into the ordinary flow of traffic One common cause of preventable truck accidents is properly merging a semi truck from the highway shoulder into the flow of traffic. It’s common because on virtually every highway in […]
CDL English Proficiency Requirement Under FMCSA Explained
June 27, 2024
Truck accidents and the CDL English proficiency requirement under the FMCSA As a truck accident lawyer, I have handled cases involving people who have been seriously injured in truck wrecks at the hands of commercial drivers who do not speak English. Drivers who do not speak English fluently are in violation of the Federal Motor Carrier […]
How To Report A Trucking Company To DOT: 3 Actions To Take
May 28, 2024
A lawyer’s response to a plea from a truck driver being pressured by his employer to break the laws To report a trucking company for breaking safety violations you can (1) Call 1-888-DOT-SAFT (888-368-7238), (2) submit an online complaint to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Consumer Complaint Database, or (3) call 911 for […]
Crossover Mirrors For Trucks Prevent Pedestrian Deaths
November 3, 2023
Lack of use of crossover mirrors for commercial trucks which cause pedestrian deaths is a preventable crisis Drivers of commercial semi trucks are running pedestrians over and killing them, because crossover mirrors that cost a couple hundred dollars are not required in trucks. There’s no reason why, in congested urban areas and city streets, crossover […]
