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…
Like most other states, Indiana has seen its share of budget cuts over the last few years, particularly when it comes to the public infrastructure sector. Unfortunately, many of those laid off from government positions performed jobs that made our roads safer — state troopers, public works employees and motor…
Large commercial trucks, such as semi-trucks, 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers, are extremely powerful and dangerous vehicles. It makes sense, then, that truck accidents tend to result in much higher levels of injury and damage than car accidents. Trucks are obviously much larger, and are usually carrying cargo, such as heavy equipment,…
When selecting an attorney to handle your truck accident injury claim, there are a number of issues you should consider and qualities you should look for. The right lawyer can make the difference between a favorable and unfavorable outcome, so it’s not a decision you should take lightly. Contact the…
We’re all aware of the serious destruction accidents involving large commercial trucks can cause. Semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers and the like are enormous vehicles that often carry heavy cargo. When they collide with automobiles, motorcycles or even other trucks, drivers and passengers can suffer catastrophic injuries, totaled cars and even wrongful…
Mass transit accidents can occur on trains, public buses, school buses and any other commercial or public transit vehicle. In Indiana, the most common mass transit accidents tend to involve large trucks used for commercial purposes. If you or a loved one is involved in an accident with a commercial…
