On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Jun 9, 2020 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
Pretty much everything is bigger about large commercial trucks when compared with passenger vehicles. They are taller, wider and longer. They are also typically several times heavier than passenger vehicles. They also have an obligation to carry more substantial...
On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
Even when the roads are relatively empty, there are usually a lot of big rigs out there making deliveries across the nation. These days, commercial truckers are busier than ever — and that may put some strain on their ability to do their job safely. Given that...
On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Mar 28, 2020 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
You never thought that you’d be a person who lost a loved one unexpectedly. Everyone in your family works a relatively safe job, and no one does anything particularly risky. You can’t predict serious traffic crashes, though, and that’s what ended up taking your...
On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Mar 20, 2020 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
Almost everybody in America is overly tired, these days. In a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey taken in 2014, approximately one out of every 25 drivers admitted that they’d fallen asleep behind the wheel of their vehicle in the prior 30-day...
On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Feb 25, 2020 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
No one looks forward to driving on a road full of commercial trucks, but there’s no avoiding these vehicles. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the highway or a city street, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in close proximity to commercial trucks as our economy...
On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Feb 7, 2020 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
There is no worse feeling than finding out that your spouse has been killed in a crash. It’s totally unexpected. You may have a family with children, or you might rely on them as a breadwinner. In just an instant, everything changes. It’s you who will need to handle...
On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Feb 5, 2020 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
There are many causes of truck crashes, but a few seem to crop up more than others. Driver inattention, fatigue, negligent driving, negligent passing and aggressive driving are all actions that can lead to serious trucking accidents. These are all common causes of...
On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Jul 23, 2019 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
Even though the Midwest gets some of the coldest temperatures during the winter, many residents agree that summer is one of the most dangerous seasons of the year. Not only is there a significantly higher motor vehicle related fatality rate between June and August,...
On behalf of Barker Law Firm, LLC | Jan 13, 2019 | Catastrophic Motor vehicle accident
An accident on the highway is a scary and life-altering experience for any of us and even more so when a truck is involved. Because of their massive size and weight, cars don’t stand a chance when up against a truck in an accident. According to the IIHSHLDI...
