Category: Truck Accidents

Large truck and tractor-trailer drivers transport goods across Indiana and the Midwest. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers who operate trucks with weights exceeding 26,000 pounds. Unfortunately, large trucks are involved in a disproportionate share of fatal crashes. Tractor-trailers and semis account for about 5 percent of all registered motor…

Two recent dump truck accidents in Indiana that resulted in multiple deaths may make people wonder who is responsible when such tragedies occur. The initial answer is that our attorneys often find negligence on the part of the truck driver when we investigate truck accidents. But others may be at…

The multiple construction projects and work zones on Interstate 65 and I-70 in and around Indianapolis mean that drivers face the probability of encountering numerous traffic bottlenecks and truck accidents in work zones over the next year or more. A national database says each year there are about 700 fatal…

Long-haul truckers work in all kinds of weather. Delivery deadlines do not automatically get delayed just because the weather turns bad. But driving in poor weather conditions can greatly increase the risk of a truck accident. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says nearly a quarter of fatal truck…

Many drivers have had the experience of cruising down the highway and hearing a loud pop, then seeing a new crack or “star” in the windshield. Flying debris, such as rocks kicked up by a tractor-trailer or flying debris from the back of a truck, cause damage to many vehicles…

The state of Indiana and the U.S. federal government operate large fleets of trucks that travel the roads of Indianapolis and other cities and communities in Indiana every day. When these trucks get into accidents that harm other drivers, pedestrians or cyclists, the injured face a complex path to compensation…

You’re driving along the highway at night when a semi truck comes barreling around a corner, swerves into your lane, and hits your car. It’s obvious to you that the truck driver caused the accident, but to win the compensation you deserve, you need to prove fault. That’s where it…

If you’re injured in an accident with a commercial truck, the idea of filing a lawsuit can be daunting. You’re already hurt and dealing with the emotional and physical fallout of the accident—now you need to start legal proceedings. Unfortunately, if you want to get the full compensation you deserve,…

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I would like to get this lawsuit over because once it’s over, I can move on. I’ll have closure.” However, the end of the legal process is not the end of your ordeal. In addition to dealing with any long-term injuries,…

When a semitruck hits you or another tragedy leaves you catastrophically injured, life is never the same again. Whether you’re paralyzed, in chronic pain, or suffering from some other effect, you’ll need to find a new normal. At first, that might sound impossible. You are in the middle of dealing…