On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Tractor-trailers are massive vehicles that ride on equally huge wheels and tires. Although the tires can handle a lot of miles on the road, they will reach their expiration point eventually. The tires are not indestructible, either. Michigan truckers and trucking companies must keep a careful eye on […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. It is difficult to imagine that anyone can survive a horrific underride collision. Such a crash occurs when a smaller vehicle slides under the side or rear of a large truck and gets trapped underneath. The top of the smaller vehicle often becomes sheared off. But the few […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Poor truck maintenance is one of the leading causes of truck accidents in Michigan. Semi-trucks have complex components and spend a lot of time on the road, which means that they require regular maintenance. Tires Semi-truck owners need to replace their tires every three to eight years or […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Truck accidents pose serious dangers to everyone on Michigan roads. One of the biggest risks of a crash is truck driver fatigue. These are the reasons why this is so dangerous. Reasons for truck driver fatigue There are many reasons why a truck driver might be fatigued while […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. In Michigan, the large volume of commercial trucking also means that there is a notable risk of being involved in a truck accident. These accidents are more dangerous because trucks have more mass and energy than cars or SUVs. There are simple ways for truckers to reduce the […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Truck accidents happen throughout the year on Michigan roads. Tragically, many fatal accidents are avoidable ones since the driver behaved negligently. Granted, other factors, such as harsh weather conditions, may contribute to a crash. Regardless, accident statistics paint a disturbing picture of collisions involving oversized vehicles. Frightening truck […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Commercial trucks regularly travel across the roads in Michigan. This puts many people at risk of serious accidents and injuries. These are some statistics on truck accidents and injuries stemming from them. How many truck accidents occur? Annually, more than 4,000 truck accidents occur that result in fatalities. […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. The umbrella category of “motor vehicle accidents” includes many collisions, with truck crashes being the most devastating. The results could be disastrous when a tractor-trailer hits a structure, car, or pedestrian. Even a skilled and experienced truck driver might make one mistake and cause a fatality. Several reasons […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Fortunately, most motor vehicle accidents involve light impacts that result in damage to one or both vehicles, and perhaps some minor injuries. However, occasionally a car crash can be so severe that one of the drivers or passengers suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A serious TBI can […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Michigan truck drivers understand what extra weight in the trailer does to their braking power. Unless you have driven a fully loaded semi-truck, you may not know how scary it can actually be. In November 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom significantly increased the weight limit for trucks in […]

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