Year: 2026

For the past four years, Zach Cahalan has served as the Executive Director of the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC), a partnership between Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways and Parents Against Tired Truckers. Their mission is to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries caused by truck wrecks; offer compassionate…

The portion of Interstate 65 that runs through Indiana begins from Jeffersonville in the south and ends in Gary in the north, passing through Indianapolis at the center of the state. In the first three months of 2026, I-65 in Indiana saw a total of 47 semi-truck wrecks. This is…

As artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological innovations become more commonplace in the workforce, many law firms and attorneys are considering the ways they can utilize new technologies to improve efficiency in their cases. While there are methods of incorporating AI that may increase efficiency but reduce quality in exchange,…

Michael Cowen has practiced law for over 30 years and tried more than 120 jury trials. He is board-certified in both Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law, making him a nationally recognized authority in trucking litigation. As a partner of Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, he has focused his practice…

One of the challenges in obtaining the full value of a client’s case is getting the defense, the insurance company, and/or trucking company to truly understand all the harm that has been caused by the wreck or negligent act. The defense will want to see documentation concerning medical expenses, lost…

For nearly two decades, attorney and Scherr Law Firm founder Maxey Scherr has litigated numerous jury trials and secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for her clients. She is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of…

When looking for legal representation, you need to understand that picking the wrong attorney can be devastating and have long-lasting ramifications. Unfortunately, in today’s world it is easier to pick the wrong attorney than the right one. Tactics like billboards, Google Ads, and TV commercials can sway people into thinking…

Operating a fleet of semi-trucks and other heavy trucks requires someone who diligently follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), ensuring that the fleet’s drivers, trucks, and equipment meet all federal safety standards. Those who choose to ignore FMCSRs and put everyone on the roads at risk should not be…

When choosing a truck accident attorney, one question often gets overlooked: who will help you navigate what comes after the case is over? A settlement or verdict may resolve the legal process, but it often marks the beginning of a new set of decisions. How will you set up lifelong…

Dr. David J. Fletcher, MD, MPH has dedicated his almost 40-year medical career to improving the safety of our nation’s roadways. Since 1993, he has used his national leadership to fight against trucking companies and medical examiners that put physically unfit drivers in heavy trucks and other commercial motor vehicles…