As an attorney who has dedicated my entire career to helping families who have had family members seriously injured or killed by collisions with commercial trucks, I am opposed to Indiana House-passed bill, HB 1190. What does HB 1190 propose? This bill would permit overweight trucks weighing as much as…
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…
Imagine that you’re a truck driver hauling cargo across the country. You have a strict deadline for when your goods need to reach their destination, ten hours of driving to go, and only twelve hours in which to get them done. Worse, you’re operating on only a handful of hours…
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…
Most people heard this lesson when they were kids: “Take responsibility for your mistakes.” However, in the legal system, people and companies must be made to take responsibility, which means if you’re involved in an accident with a commercial truck, you shouldn’t be surprised when the trucking company denies all…
