Category: Truck Accidents

A semi-truck can go as fast as most passenger cars, but truckers are required to abide by lower speed limits in certain locations. Trucks soon will be equipped with mandatory speed limiter devices that control top speeds. What Are Semi-Truck Speed Limits? In Indiana, most speed limits for commercial trucks…

Any traffic accident has the potential to cause significant damage and life-altering injuries. However, crashes involving commercial trucks can be particularly catastrophic due in part to their massive size and weight compared to other vehicles. Truck drivers who drive too fast for traffic conditions or drive when dangerously fatigued put…

Truck accidents are among the most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents that occur. If you suffer injuries in a semi-truck accident, you should understand the potential value of your injury claim or lawsuit. Factors Affecting Your Truck Accident Settlement Value When you suffer an injury in a truck accident, you might…

Facts: The accident occurred in the early morning hours before sunrise. It was dark outside especially out in the country where the wreck happened. A school bus driver, driving her personal car, had left her house and was on her way to where the school buses were parked. She had…

If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, you may wonder how long it may take to recover compensation from the at-fault truck driver or trucking company. Several factors will affect the timeline of your lawsuit, including the severity of your injuries, the length of your recovery, and whether the…

Do adverse weather conditions affect semi-truck drivers? Poor weather conditions adversely affect everyone on Indiana roads, including semi-truck drivers. Commercial truck drivers must use extreme caution and reduce speed when driving in adverse conditions. Semi-trucks pose a signification danger if the drivers lose control on slick roads. A massive vehicle sliding out…

Facts: The wreck occurred on a snowy day in Indiana on westbound I70. The snow had progressively gotten worse throughout the day. The roads were covered with snow and ice. Our client, a single mother, was driving home and was on I70 westbound between Plainfield and Terre Haute, Indiana. In…

In Indiana, semis and large trucks weighing over 26000 lbs must drive at a lower speed than cars on rural interstates and highways. Typically, these vehicles have to drive 65 mph while all vehicles under that weight can drive 70 mph. According to IBJ, quoting the Insurance Institute for Highway…

If you suffered an injury in a semi-truck accident, you might wonder how much you could recover through a settlement. The accurate answer is it depends on many factors, including the severity of your injuries and the insurance policies available to provide compensation. The Indianapolis attorneys at Craig, Kelley &…