None of us is prepared for the onslaught of emotion and uncertainty that follows a tragic semi-truck wreck. If you’ve been severely injured or lost a loved one, you’re confused, angry, scared. You may feel guilty, overwhelmed, hopeless or helpless. These reactions are normal, but that doesn’t make them easier….
The harsh, grinding buzz of the jaws of life pulled 17-year-old Dan Ramsdell back into consciousness. His mother lie next to him in the wrecked Volkswagen. He thought she was dead. They’d been struck by a commercial box truck that skidded across the icy road. Dan’s femur was broken. There…
Whether you call them “ice missiles,” “snow mattresses,” or just another nuisance, one thing is clear: chunks of snow and ice that fly off trucks can be deadly. Several states have established laws requiring drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles before driving. Some of these laws were…
Indiana is the fifth busiest state for heavy trucking, and trucks ship nearly three-quarters of a billion tons of freight across the state’s roads annually, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Consequently, truck accidents in Indiana are relatively common. The percentage of fatal traffic accidents in Indiana that involve…
You may be relieved to learn that most personal injury settlements in Indiana aren’t taxed. Typically, payments for medical expenses, car repairs, and lost wages are excluded under 26 U.S. Code § 104(a)(2). As Indianapolis car accident lawyers, we’ve seen many different types of settlements, and it’s important to know that…
Highways and interstates are chock-full of vehicles: slow and fast, large and small, all with different places to be. The left lane is designed to make the road more efficient, letting fast-moving traffic pass slower vehicles. You’ve probably been frustrated before by a semi-truck hogging the left lane. They take…
At seven years old, taught by his parents that every life matters and has value, David W. Craig decided he’d spend his life championing the underdog. For him, that meant becoming an attorney, representing severely injured victims of car and truck wrecks. With over 35 years of experience, David Craig…
A truck tire blowout accident can happen in a split second and trigger a crash that causes severe personal injuries with long-lasting effects. When a truck’s tire suddenly explodes, the debris can hit other vehicles, send the truck swerving across lanes, and cause crashes as drivers attempt to avoid these…
A police officer typically arrives at the scene of a car accident involving injuries or substantial property damage to document the details and create an accident report. The official document can be crucial in determining fault and could significantly affect your ability to receive fair compensation. As such, you’ll want…
They rumble, squeal and take up a lot of space. You usually see them on the interstate. We all rely on them, but they can be dangerous. Any guesses? Semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles are necessary in our economy, but that doesn’t mean we’re fond of seeing them everywhere. How…