Motor vehicle accidents can cause catastrophic or even fatal injuries. A moment of distraction or inattention, driving too fast, or driving impaired can result in serious long-lasting injures or the loss of a loved one’s life in the blink of an eye. When a family member is killed in a car or truck accident, it… Read More »
Bigger Trucks Increase Danger For Motorists
The number of large commercial vehicles traversing the state of Iowa and on through Illinois along I-80 presents many unique public safety issues and some believe the call for heavier loads and longer trucks to haul them may spell more danger for motorists. The president of the Iowa State Troopers Association has seen his share… Read More »
The Dangerous Issue of Truck Driver Fatigue
One of the leading causes of truck accidents is driver fatigue. Fatigue leads drivers to have slower reaction times and a reduced ability to assess situations quickly. To make matters worse, research shows that truck drivers are often unaware when their driving performance has degraded due to lack of sleep and, therefore, present a real… Read More »