Having a run-in with a semi-truck is every driver’s worst nightmare. Big rigs outweigh cars by several tons, and all it takes is one slip of the wheel to cause a catastrophic accident that leaves you seriously hurt. And those injuries aren’t the only thing you’ll need...
The Hoosier state is rightfully nicknamed “the crossroads of America” because of our hub of interstate highways and large number of out-of-state motorists that pass through. A large percentage of these motorists are commercial trucks, which travel almost 10 billion...
If you’ve been in a tractor trailer accident, you may be eligible for substantial relief for your injuries, property damage, and other losses. However, the success of your case largely depends on knowing what to do — and what not to do — after a collision with a...
Truck accidents are different from crashes involving two cars. Due to their size, commercial trucks are more likely to cause serious property damage, catastrophic injuries, and death. As a result, compensation amounts tend to be considerably higher than for other...
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...
