A trucking accident occurs when big rigs or semi trucks collide with other vehicles or pedestrians. Due to the large size of trucks, an accident can greatly endanger the lives of other smaller vehicles. Common causes of truck accidents include driver fatigue, speeding, disobeying safety procedures, repair and maintenance failure among others. People who are injured in truck accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Maple Rapids is a village in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 643 at the 2000 census. The village is in Essex Township in the northern part of the county. It is about 10 miles northeast of St. Johns, although the trip is longer as there are no direct routes.