Imagine the travesty of an 80,000-pound large truck slamming into the back of an average 4,000-pound car. In accidents like this, the car driver and passenger may be killed or seriously injured while the truck driver walks away unscathed. At our Springer & Lyle law firm, we have some safety tips for you about how to safely share the road with trucks. Be Aware of the Extra Stopping Time a Truck Requires Due to the weight of a large truck, it takes it longer to stop than it does the much, much lighter car. Remember: If you are driving in front of a truck, stay far enough ahead so … [Read more...]