Abels & Annes, P.C. Personal Injury Blog

Abels & Annes Pursuing Astroworld Festival Injury Case Abels & Annes has signed on to assist a Chicago man who was injured after he was buried in a pile of people at the Astroworld concert. The victim who retained Abels & Annes was pinned down beneath a pile of people which resulted in various injuries. […]

Trucks can roll over onto their side when abruptly turning, suddenly changing direction, or hitting an obstacle with one of their wheels. Trucks, large vans, and SUVs are more likely to roll over than other vehicles due to their higher center of gravity. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rollover accidents account […]

A truck driver’s actions when operating a truck require more care and caution due to the sheer size of their vehicle. However, when a driver is fatigued, they might not stay vigilant or exercise due care when driving due to sleep deprivation or exhaustion. That is why the federal government sets restrictions on the number […]

Many accidents involving tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other large trucks occur when truck driver fails to check their blind spots. All truckers must exercise due care when operating a truck to avoid colliding with passenger cars, other trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Truck accidents are not an uncommon occurrence on our roads. In a recent […]

Tractor-trailer accidents are some of the scariest and most traumatic events any person can ever experience. Large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds with a full load, which is why collisions with smaller vehicles can be so devastating. Statistically speaking, occupants of passenger vehicles account for the vast majority of all deaths in truck […]

Whenever a car breaks down or experiences a flat tire, the driver will call a tow truck to have their vehicle towed. Tow truck design enables them to transport other vehicles from one location to another. For example, drivers use tow trucks to haul disabled vehicles from the scene of an accident to an auto […]

Due to the potentially hazardous cargo carried by tanker trucks, being involved in an accident with this truck can lead to devastating consequences. A collision with a tanker truck can result in catastrophic injuries and tragic deaths. Trucking companies use tanker trucks to haul hazardous materials, also known as HAZMAT. When a tanker truck that […]

A semi-truck accident can take a horrific toll on passenger vehicle occupants. Given the sheer size and weight of semi-trucks, these accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, deaths, and life-altering consequences. According to the National Safety Council, semi-trucks and large trucks account for over ten percent of all fatal accidents in the United States. A […]

While head-on crashes are not as common as other types of collisions, including rear-end crashes, accidents where two vehicles hit each other head-on are much more dangerous. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), frontal impacts caused 57 percent of passenger vehicle occupants’ fatalities in a recent year. When a frontal-impact accident involves […]

Dump and garbage trucks are a common sight in every city and town across the country, including Phoenix. In fact, many people see dump and garbage trucks collecting trash and moving through neighborhoods every single day. These large trucks are often more dangerous than most people think. Due to their sheer size, blind spots, and […]