--- title: Personal Injury News | Truck Accidents (2) description: Truck Accidents | blog (2) --- Talk to an attorney now - [630-684-2332](tel:630-684-2332) | **Video Conferencing Available** [![PLG\_logo45-white-1](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/PLG_logo45-white-1.webp)](https://palermolawgroup.com/) - [About](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us/) - [About Us](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us/) - [Frequently Asked Personal Injury Questions](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/faq-personal-injury-questions/) - [Se Habla Español](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us#espanol) - Accident & Injury Law + - [Personal Injury](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/personal-injury-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/car-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Construction Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/construction-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Dog Bites & Attacks](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/dog-bite-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Medical Malpractice](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/medical-malpractice-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/nursing-home-abuse-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Premises Liability](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/premises-liability-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/truck-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Workers’ Compensation](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/workers-compensation-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Wrongful Death](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/wrongful-death-lawyer-oak-brook/) - [Blog](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog) - [No Fee Guarantee](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us#no-fee) - [Contact](https://palermolawgroup.com/contact/) - [Free Legal Consultation & Case Evaluation](https://palermolawgroup.com/free-consultation/) # Blog Aug 26 [![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(81).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/newbies-most-dangerous-truck-drivers) ## [Newbies: The Most Dangerous Truck Drivers Out There](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/newbies-most-dangerous-truck-drivers) According to data reported by the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of fatality for teens in America. Their relative inexperience behind the wheel and impulsive behavior of this age group can lead to a much higher risk of..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/newbies-most-dangerous-truck-drivers) - August 26, 2022 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/newbies-most-dangerous-truck-drivers#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) Aug 03 [![semi-truck-stopping-distances](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(70).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/semi-truck-stopping-distances) ## [The Life-Altering Reality of Semi-Truck Stopping Distances](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/semi-truck-stopping-distances) Newton’s second law of motion states that the force of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration. With respect to traffic accidents, this means that a heavy vehicle traveling at a fast rate of speed will be capable of hitting..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/semi-truck-stopping-distances) - August 3, 2022 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/semi-truck-stopping-distances#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) Jun 30 [![tired-drivers](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(54).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tired-drivers-semi-truck-accidents) ## [Tired Drivers to Blame for Most Semi-truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tired-drivers-semi-truck-accidents) When a person is tired, it can make even the most mundane tasks seem overly complicated or even impossible. When the task that person is supposed to be doing is driving, it creates a dangerous situation. Drowsy driving can cause slow reaction times,..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tired-drivers-semi-truck-accidents) - June 30, 2022 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tired-drivers-semi-truck-accidents#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) May 31 [![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(45).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/hit-by-semi-truck) ## [Can I Sue for Being Hit by a Semi Truck?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/hit-by-semi-truck) [read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/hit-by-semi-truck) - May 31, 2022 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/hit-by-semi-truck#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) May 11 [![wide-right-turn](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(40).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/wide-right-turn-truck-accidents) ## [Wide Right Turn Truck Accidents: Who is to Blame?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/wide-right-turn-truck-accidents) Our economy relies heavily on semi-trucks to transport a plethora of important goods across vast distances. These massive vehicles encounter unique challenges when sharing the road with standard-sized passenger vehicles. When accidents occur between..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/wide-right-turn-truck-accidents) - May 11, 2022 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/wide-right-turn-truck-accidents#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) Apr 12 [![semi-truck-blind-spots](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/shutterstock_1807847431.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/semi-truck-blind-spots-accidents) ## [The Semi Truck Blind Spots that Cause Most Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/semi-truck-blind-spots-accidents) [read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/semi-truck-blind-spots-accidents) - April 12, 2022 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/semi-truck-blind-spots-accidents#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) Feb 22 [![snow-plow-accident](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(24).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/snow-plow-accident) ## [What to do if you’re injured in a Snow Plow Accident](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/snow-plow-accident) After the consistent snowfall the Chicago area has received in the last few weeks and the most recent winter storm, snow plow operators have been working overtime to clear the roads for drivers. While clearing snow undoubtedly makes the roads safer,..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/snow-plow-accident) - February 22, 2021 - [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/snow-plow-accident#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents), [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/car-accidents) Feb 08 ## [In The Time of Covid, Amazon Driver Accidents are Rising](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/amazon-driver-accidents-rising) The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have resulted in more and more people switching to online shopping and grocery delivery, and this trend will likely continue even after the pandemic ends. Retail e-commerce sales grew 27.6% in 2020, and..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/amazon-driver-accidents-rising) - February 8, 2021 - [Admin](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/admin) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/amazon-driver-accidents-rising#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) Jan 26 ## [Top 5 Causes of Illinois Semi Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/causes-illinois-semi-truck-accidents) Updated: January 26, 2020[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/causes-illinois-semi-truck-accidents) - January 26, 2020 - [Admin](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/admin) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/causes-illinois-semi-truck-accidents#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) May 31 ## [USPS Self-Driving Trucks: Innovative & Cost-Cutting– But is it Safe?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/usps-self-driving-trucks-safe) A two-week pilot began this month involving the United States Postal Service and a contracted out San Diego-based self-driving truck company called TuSimple. They decided to test the route from Phoenix to Dallas using autonomous trucks. Their goal:..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/usps-self-driving-trucks-safe) - May 31, 2019 - [Admin](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/admin) - [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/usps-self-driving-trucks-safe#comments-listing) - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents) - - [1](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog) - [2](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents/page/2) - [3](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents/page/3) - ### Request a Free Legal Consultation ### Recently Published ## Recent Outcomes ### $1.3 Million Mr. Palermo obtained $1.3 million dollars for an airline employee who was injured on the job. ### $800,000 Palermo obtained $800,000 for the family of 63-year-old woman who died after gallbladder removal surgery. ### $400,000 Palermo obtained $400,000 for a 28-year-old woman from Aurora that was the victim of a hit-and-run. ![PLG-vert-300](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/PLG-vert-300.webp) ### PALERMO LAW GROUP 1415 W. 22nd Street Tower Floor Oak Brook, IL 60523 [630-684-2332](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents/page/630-684-2332) [mario@palermolawgroup.com](mailto:mario@palermolawgroup.com) ### Helpful Links - [Personal Injury Lawyer](https://palermolawgroup.com/personal-injury-lawyer-chicago/) - [Personal Injury FAQs](https://palermolawgroup.com/faq-personal-injury-questions/) - [Car Accident Lawyer](https://palermolawgroup.com/car-accident-lawyer/) - [Testimonials](https://palermolawgroup.com/testimonials/) - [Se Habla Español](https://palermolawgroup.com/se-habla-espanol/) ### CONNECT WITH US - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PalermoLawGroup/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mariopalermolawgroup/) © 2026 | Palermo Law Group - All Rights Reserved.