Category: Truck Accidents

If you’ve ever slammed the brakes at the last second to avoid rear-ending the car in front of you, caught off guard by traffic suddenly slowing to a crawl, you’re not alone. And if your vehicle is equipped with technology that protects you from that type of collision, chances are…

Commercial truck drivers and trucking companies must abide by stringent federal laws and regulations to help ensure motorist safety. When they fail to do so, drivers and motor carriers can be held liable for resulting accidents. If you sustained injuries in an Indiana truck accident, understanding how state and federal…

The number of fatalities from truck crashes in Kentucky more than doubled in the span of 10 years, according to a recent report. In 2012, 82 people died in wrecks involving large trucks in Kentucky. The number recorded in 2021 was 128. Like most U.S. states, Kentucky is seeing fatalities…

Commercial truck drivers and trucking companies must abide by stringent federal laws and regulations to help ensure motorist safety. When they fail to do so, drivers and motor carriers can be held liable for resulting accidents. If you sustained injuries in an Indiana truck accident, understanding how state and federal…

One critical piece of legal evidence in many Indianapolis truck accident investigations is data from the truck’s black box. The device, similar to flight data recorders installed on airplanes, records the truck’s speed, driver inputs, and other vital information whenever the truck is operating. In a truck accident claim, black…

Have you been involved in a crash with a truck driver who made an unexpectedly wide right turn? If so, you might wonder if the maneuver was justified and whether the truck driver is at fault. Here’s what you need to know about why trucks make wide right turns.   Reasons…

For many who do it professionally, truck driving is a lifestyle that involves long hours on the road, away from family and home. It’s perhaps no surprise that many truck drivers consider bringing their dogs or other pets along for the ride.  But furry friends can be furry distractions, too,…

Reckless driving can cause commercial vehicle operators to lose their commercial driver’s license (CDL). Drivers can also face other severe consequences if they injure someone while driving recklessly, including fines and jail time.  Additionally, injured parties can seek compensation from at-fault drivers and their employers. If you were hurt, you…

Unethical Attorney Practices Legal marketing has become ubiquitous in today’s society, with billboards and advertisements for lawyers seemingly everywhere you look. While these advertisements may promise favorable outcomes and substantial compensation, it’s important to recognize that the best lawyer for your case may not necessarily be the one plastered on…

Have you recently been involved in a truck accident? If so, you should act swiftly and carefully to protect your health, your legal rights, and your ability to recover compensation for the harm you have suffered. Why Is Acting Quickly Crucial After a Truck Collision?  Acting quickly after a truck…