On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 2, 2019 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Weigh stations are dotted along most major highways in the nation — and open ones are a required stop for any passing truck. Believe it or not, these weigh stations perform an important role in keeping you and others safe out there on the roads. Their purpose...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Apr 2, 2019 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
It’s probably not fair to say that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) isn’t doing anything to protect the average motorist from accidents with large trucks — but it definitely isn’t doing what it could be. Over the last...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Mar 6, 2019 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Drivers on the Thomas Edison Memorial Bridge in Sandusky were witness to a horrific scene as high winds recently toppled a semitruck right before their eyes. On February 24, the winds sweeping across much of the state exceeded 60 miles per hour. This made the bridge...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jan 28, 2019 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
One of the problems with trucking, as a profession, is that it can get tedious. Long hours on the road at least afford truckers a change of scenery, however. Long hours spent loading and unloading a truck’s cargo, on the other hand, are just … well, long...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jan 4, 2019 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
When you’re barreling down the highway at full speed, one of the last things you want to see is a semitruck peel off a tire right in front of you. That long, loose piece of rubber can end up causing you to wreck if it hits your wheels the right way — and...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Dec 4, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Even an experienced trucker can run into problems on icy or snowy roads. With the snowy season fully upon us, it seems like a good time to review some basic safety reminders that everyone driving a big rig should keep in mind. Here are some tips that can keep you...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Oct 16, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
A lot of drivers are nervous about sharing the highway with a big rig — and not without good reason! Any accident with a large truck is potentially lethal. There are some things you can do to make it easier on yourself when you’re traveling down a road...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Aug 31, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
There are a lot of trucks on Ohio’s roads — which makes it a good idea to stay alert at the wheel when you’re driving. Typically, when you hear about a serious truck accident, it’s usually the truck that’s behind the issue. Trucks often...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jul 18, 2018 | Cleveland Personal Injury Law Blog, Firm News, Truck Accidents
Whether you drive a truck for yourself or for a company, the ultimate responsibility for safety is on you — so it’s important to know how to spot tires that need to be replaced. Since tires are expensive, you don’t want to replace them unless...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jul 10, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Trucking is a dangerous job — which means that trucking companies should do everything they can to avoid putting an unqualified or inexperienced driver behind the wheel. Unfortunately, as consumer demand for shipping increases and more truckers age out of the...