Nearly one-third of truck drivers in the United States have sleep apnea, according to a report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Sleep apnea in truck drivers not only poses a danger to others on the road but also raises questions about liability for sleep apnea-related accidents. The federal government does not have specific sleep […]
It is not always obvious who caused a truck accident or why it happened. Truck accident reconstruction analysis can bring clarity to these situations. By examining skid marks, impact points, black box data, and other factors, crash reconstruction experts can piece together a likely chain of events leading to the accident scenario. Their findings, obtained […]
Semi-trucks and other commercial motor vehicles are already harder to control because they are heavy and large. However, the risk of an accident increases further when a truck is overloaded. The excessive weight increases a truck’s stopping distance and makes it more prone to rolling over if unbalanced cargo shifts or breaks loose. Overloading a […]
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 large trucks is about 40 […]
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 hazards. If you have been […]
Trucking accidents often cause catastrophic injuries that put victims and their families in tough situations. If you were involved in an accident with a commercial truck, you and your family could be left dealing with the resulting physical, psychological, and financial strain for years or even the rest of your life. While a truck accident […]
People injured in truck accidents are vulnerable in the minutes, hours, and days after the crash. While you’re dealing with physical and emotional trauma, insurance adjusters are already working hard to limit or deny your personal injury claim. It’s common for people injured in a truck accident to receive a phone call or visit from […]
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 accident in Indianapolis to […]
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. Unfortunately, they are also places […]
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 (’85) and Scott Faultless (’91) of […]
