Category: Truck Accidents

Truck accidents upend thousands of lives across Indiana every year. If you are ever unfortunate enough to find yourself involved in one, knowing what to do immediately after a truck crash can make a significant difference in a future legal claim. Here’s a list of steps to take after a…

Truck stops are safe havens for exhausted and busy truck drivers. They offer food, fuel, and a much-needed break to drivers crisscrossing the country looking for a place to stop. These locations along the highway are the perfect places for truckers to stop and recharge before hitting the road again….

The volume of attendees at Monday’s (Aug. 19) truck wreck seminar exceeded expectations when lawyers and paralegals from across Indiana and some from out of state gathered in Noblesville to learn and network.   The “Winning Truck Wreck Cases” seminar was hosted by McKinney School of Law graduates, David Craig…

“Can I sue for a hit-and-run truck accident in Indianapolis?” The answer is yes. You can sue if you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run truck accident if the responsible driver can be located. However, “Can you sue for a hit-and-run accident?” may not be the right question. Your goal shouldn’t…

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…