The Future of Safety in the Trucking Industry
One of the primary purposes of this blog is to help inform the public about laws and policies relating to vehicle accidents. Rules and regulations pertaining to the trucking industry are especially...
View ArticleTruck driver shortage impacts highway safety
The lawyers in my firm have been helping truck accident injury victims for over 50 years. In that time, we’ve witnessed a connection that most people don’t see: the interplay between hiring conditions...
View ArticleThe Debate About Black Boxes (EOBRs) In Commercial Trucks
The debate about whether or not to require commercial trucks to use electronic on-board recording devices (EOBRs), also known as “black boxes” has been raging for years. Many safety advocacy groups...
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Preventable Truck Accidents
I was recently interviewed by WNEM Saginaw TV 5 News on the subject of truck accidents. Unfortunately, thousands of people are killed each year by trucks that shouldn’t be on the road. According to,...
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Why it’s the truck company’s responsibility to prevent bicycle v. truck crashes
Lawsuit against Ross Express in New Hampshire says death of man who was hit by a truck on his bicycle was the result of improper training of truck drivers Christopher Weigl Today I’d like to share this...
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Important development for truck safety: Boston becomes first U.S. city with...
I’m happy to write about a new, positive development: Boston is the first city in the country requiring side guards on large commercial trucks. This includes all trucks either owned or contracted by...
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All about voir dire in trucking cases
Michigan Auto Law attorney Thomas James speaking at American Association for Justice Annual Conference in Montreal Attorney Tom James As Americans, we have a fundamental right to a fair trial. An...
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What liability insurance levels is the FMSCA considering for commercial trucks?
It’s time we do a better job of protecting truck accident victims Insurance liability limits for commercial motor carriers haven’t been adjusted for inflation in 35 years, but the FMSCA is putting...
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