On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jun 13, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
If you drive very much at all, you’ve probably seen the signs on the back of a lot of commercial vehicles that say something like, “How is my driving?” They’re followed by a number you can call if you have comments or concerns. It’s...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | May 28, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
New regulations that force truckers to submit to a sort of “electronic nanny system” that watches the number of hours that they’re on the road have truckers throughout the Ohio area furious. They point out that employees in other jobs would likely...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Mar 12, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that can continue to haunt someone’s days long after the restless nights are over. Many of those who suffer from sleep apnea fit the general description of many long-distance truckers: They’re sedentary, they...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Feb 22, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Accidents involving commercial trucks are often far more severe than an accidents involving passenger vehicles alone — simply because the average commercial truck far outweighs the average passenger vehicle. The crushing force of all that metal on the truck is a...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Jan 26, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
An accident with a 18-wheeler is a terrifying experience — one that nobody ever should have to go through. Sometimes, they’re unavoidable. A piece of machinery breaks or a perfectly decent-looking tire blows out on the road. However, 44 percent of truck...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Dec 26, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
As a truck driver, you are part of a huge national fleet of workers whom others rely on every day to receive shipments on time. This is an old and proud profession, but as you might already know, it can also be a difficult one. You and other truck drivers in Ohio and...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Dec 13, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
If you have a driver’s license and the ability to drive a box truck (a small U-Haul), you can probably find yourself a job this holiday season. If you happen to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you can probably find a place willing to give you a...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Sep 8, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
If you’ve been in an accident with a truck, you were probably lucky to survive it! However, you’re probably also facing months (or years) of painful recovery. A lawsuit is more than likely going to be necessary to preserve your rights and get you the...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Aug 16, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are a major cause of property damage and lost lives on the nation’s highways. Trucks only make up 8 percent of the vehicles on the nation’s highways — but they’re responsible for more than one out of every 10 fatalities. Perhaps...
On Behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Aug 10, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
If you’ve spent much time on the nation’s highways, you’ve probably seen a truck or two that’s given you cause for concern. If you see a half-asleep trucker weaving along or another with one hand on the wheel and the other on a phone, what...