INDOT, an acronym for the Indiana Department of Transportation, is responsible for maintaining safe roads and intersections throughout the state of Indiana. To handle day-to-day operations ranging from management of construction projects in highway work zones to traffic control signals and more, INDOT has numerous offices and vehicles across the…
One of the few things worse than a collision with a tractor-trailer is a crash involving a large truck or chemical tanker truck transporting hazardous chemicals. Depending on the type of hazardous material being shipped, a crash may mean an explosion and fire, significant injuries to the motorists involved, or…
Driving in Indiana in the winter can be scary. It’s best to stay off the roads during inclement weather unless you have to travel. Rain, snow, ice, and wind affect everything from visibility to maneuverability. Freezing rain, sleet, and snow can make large trucks harder to control and significantly increase…
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented a new set of rules designed to ensure that drivers of large commercial trucks receive ample rest and sleep throughout trips in June, 2013, it was meant to reduce the amount of accidents caused by driver fatigue. It was a direct…
How is a car accident different from a truck accident case? There are many ways in which these types of accidents are distinct from one another, including the severity of injuries that often result from truck crashes. While Indiana truck accidents can lead to greater harms than auto accidents involving…
