victim of an accident<\/a>.<\/p>\nVulnerability to weather<\/strong><\/p>\nDo not let the massive size of semis fool you into thinking they are stable. In fact, they are more susceptible to the effects of weather conditions, such as:<\/p>\n
\nWind\u00a0resulting in the trailer swaying or tipping over<\/li>\n Ice leading to the truck sliding backward or sideways<\/li>\n Rain making the roads slippery, causing trucks to need more time and distance to stop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUltimately, your safety depends on the trucker. You can be as careful as possible, but the risk of a truck crashing into you is still very real. If you become injured in a trucking accident, seek legal support from a Chicago personal injury attorney.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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