The black box recorder installed on some semi-trucks may provide objective evidence of the other driver’s negligence. Moreover, the data contained in the black box are admissible in court. So, how can a truck’s black box help your injury case? The answer is:...
How are truck accidents different from car accidents? The two main differences concern force of impact and legal liability. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh more than 80,000 pounds, whereas the average automobile weighs about 5,000 pounds. Consequently, truck...
Most people have seen the “Caution: Wide Turn” and “If you can’t see my side view mirrors, I can’t see you” signs on the back of any large truck, but what are those signs really warning against? Because of the length of the truck’s trailer, many semi-truck drivers...
Truck drivers must follow safety regulations surrounding how long they drive without taking a break, total hours driven in a day, total hours driven in a week, etc. Failing to follow these regulations carefully could mean that the driver is found negligent if they...
Dealing with the aftermath of an accident with a truck can be a headache. Most of the stress comes from the fact that you’ll be dealing with the trucking company’s insurance company and its immense resources. That’s one reason why it’s so helpful to bring in your own...
Indiana is a major trucking route as goods move from one side of the country to the other. Volatile and dangerous materials such as gasoline also move through the area presenting unique risks for drivers on the road. Whether you experience an accident with a garbage...
