Attorney Kevin Seiferheld weighs in on Fox 2 News after fatal crash with semi truck kills driver
November 4, 2014
Why underride guards will save lives in rear-end truck accidents First, let’s be clear: No one is blaming the truck drivers when a passenger car rear ends a semi tractor-trailer. The problem that exists however, is we know with statistical certainty that dozens and dozens of these truck underride crashes are going to occur every […]
1 in 10 highway deaths now involve a commercial truck
September 27, 2014
3 reasons behind this spike in fatal truck accidents, and 4 solutions to this public safety crisis 1 in 10 highway deaths on our roads now involve commercial trucks, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). That is staggering. But why is this happening? Why are so many people being seriously injured and […]
Updated Michigan hazmat routes
September 19, 2014
FMSCA releases new list of routes truckers transporting hazardous materials must avoid The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released an updated list of routes truckers carrying hazardous materials are not allowed to use in the state of Michigan. What is a Hazmat route? Hazmat routes keep us safe. Hazmat routes are designed as […]
Daimler debuts autonomous truck – but what about emergencies?
August 23, 2014
As driverless cars come closer to fruition, the technology is now taking a big leap toward the driverless commercial truck. I’ve been watching this development closely. As a past-president of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Truck Litigation Group, and as a founding partner of the Truck Accident Attorneys Roundtable, the issue is certainly one […]
Michigan lets propane truckers drive as long as they please
February 14, 2014
An exemption for hours of service requirements for truck drivers hauling propane and heating oil in this horrible winter weather is a ticking time bomb Picture this: A very tired trucker hauling a fully-loaded propane truck has been driving a 20-hour shift. It’s 2 degrees below zero, the highways are iced over, and the snow […]
Truck accident deaths spike in last 3 years – and it’s 72% of innocent drivers paying with their lives
February 6, 2014
NHTSA data shows more truck crashes, including increases in multi-vehicle accidents and deaths among occupants of cars involved Innocent people are being killed in completely preventable truck accidents every day. And it’s getting worse. This may sound harsh, but the numbers don’t lie. According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Truck related deaths increase 3.7% in 2012
December 21, 2013
When I speak at legal seminars educating other lawyers how to litigate truck accident cases, I always take my role as an opportunity to be a safety advocate and to teach attorneys how they can help prevent serious truck crashes. Making trucks safer was something that I was very involved in when I was President […]
Trucker writes in: Pressure from employer to do illegal runs
November 29, 2013
Far too many truck accidents are caused by drivers forced to break the law, but the Surface Transportation Act provides a framework for legal recourse Today I wanted to share this e-mail I received from a truck driver in West Michigan. I will keep his name out of it, but the issue he brings up […]
Terrible truck underride crash in Marshall, Michigan a shocking reminder for tougher truck underride guard standards
September 24, 2013
This horrifying photo of a recent truck accident in Marshall, Michigan is a shocking example of what happens when truck underride guards are not strong enough to withstand rear-end impacts. What is an underride guard? You’ve probably noticed while driving behind large commercial trucks, there are metal bars that hang down from the bottom rear […]
How to Win a Truck Accident Death Case With 5 Truckers on your Jury
July 19, 2013
Today I will be speaking to personal injury lawyers and consumer lawyers from across the country about one of my toughest truck accident trials to date. I’ll be in San Francisco, lecturing at the Melvin M. Belli Society Seminar. My topic is “How to Win a Truck Accident Case with 5 Truckers on Your Jury,” […]
How the FMSCA investigates truck companies: The Safety Management Cycle
April 27, 2013
Safety Management Cycle also helps motor carriers and truck drivers evaluate existing safety measures I wanted to share this “Safety Management Cycle” chart today. It provides insight into how the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration investigates truck companies for safety. Motor Carriers and truck drivers can also use it to evaluate current behavior and safety […]
Dangers of truck crashes from debris and cargo: WNEM Saginaw News TV 5
February 22, 2013
Reporter Cheri Hardmon interviews attorney Steven M. Gursten on a “truck safety crisis” WNEM Saginaw TV 5 News interviews truck accident attorney Steven M, Gursten, head of Michigan Auto Law. Reporter, Cheri Hardmon wanted to examine the dangers of truck accidents due to loose cargo, or tires blowing and leaving debris on the freeways. Steve […]