When you are driving on Wisconsin roadways, or any roadways nationwide, you always should be vigilant for dangerous drivers. This is especially the case when it comes to trucks, which typically dwarf the other vehicles on the road. These oversized vehicles can be particularly dangerous, simply due to their size and weight. If you spot a vehicle like this, you immediately should report it to police. If you report a dangerous truck driver, you may be preventing an accident and even saving lives. Here are some common signs of dangerous truck drivers.
First, you may witness a truck swerving between lanes, driving in both lanes at the same time , or failing to use turn signals when changing lanes. All of these signs can point to a dangerous truck driver. Swerving and quickly changing lanes can cause a truck to jackknife, which can result in the trailer toppling over and hitting other vehicles.
Next, speeding is a common sign of a dangerous truck driver, whether you are on a country road, interstate highway, or construction zone. Speeding can result in accidents, such as when a speeding truck comes up behind another vehicle on the highway and rear-ends it. The truck itself can crash, but other vehicles trying to swerve out of the way of the truck may become involved in accidents, as well.
Failing to obey traffic signals and road signs also can be indicative of a dangerous truck driver. A truck driver who disregards a red light or stop sign runs the risk of crashing directly into other vehicles. Some vehicles also may try and swerve in order to avoid hitting the truck; in this case, however, the sudden swerve causes an accident.
When an accident causes serious injuries to you or a loved one, the impact can be devastating. Although some accidents are just that – accidents – others are caused by the negligence of another, such as an inattentive or sleep-deprived truck driver. If you are in this situation, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses due to a truck driving accident. Contact Boller & Vaughan today and learn how our Wisconsin personal injury attorneys can advocate on your behalf.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
