On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 25, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Truck drivers are often responsible for transporting goods from one side of the country to the other, which can require them to travel for days at a time. Because many of these deliveries are time sensitive, drivers may drive for many consecutive hours, sometimes...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | May 30, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Large trucks hold a valuable role in society. These vehicles are used to transport goods, shipments and items to and from destination near and far. Because of the ease of this form of transportation, any motorist in Ohio can attest that they frequently share the roads...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | May 16, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Commuting to and from work or to different destinations on the weekends is a normal activity for those living in the Beachwood community and surrounding areas. While driving or being the passenger in a motor vehicle may seem entirely normal and uneventful, the truth...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Mar 7, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Truck drivers may pose a threat to the public. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) may declare truckers as an imminent threat to the public health and safety and take them off the road. Late last year, it found that an Ohio truck driver...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Feb 14, 2019 | Truck Accidents
The increased use of mood- or mind-altering drugs has also been seen on Ohio highways. The increased risk of car and truck accidents by impaired drivers has led the National transportation Safety Board to list ending alcohol and drug-impaired driving on its annual...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Nov 15, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Federal trucking regulations are designed to protect motorists. Ironically and unfortunately, however, truckers trying to make up lost time from new rules requiring rest breaks may be speeding and causing deadly truck accidents. The regulations restrict driving to 11...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Nov 8, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Worsening negative trends have raised concerns about truck safety. According to a survey released by Road Safe America, the public is calling for better safety measures to combat truck accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released troubling...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 25, 2018 | Truck Accidents
With Ohio being centrally located in the United States, trucks that are hauling goods back and forth will be a common sight on state roadways. For people who encounter these large vehicles, it can be concerning. A truck accident leaves little margin for error, and...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Sep 6, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Self-driving passenger vehicles have been tested throughout the United States and their use is anticipated. In the trucking industry, however, the brakes were pressed on implementing this technology because of concerns over safety and the risk of truck accidents.In an...
On behalf of Hoffman Legal Group, LLC | Aug 22, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Passengers in a passenger sedan, SUV, or minivan have slimmer chances of escaping unscathed in a crash with a loaded semi-tractor trailer traveling at 60 to 80 mph. For this reason, Ohio must take measures to help prevent truck accidents.Sadly, though, the National...
