Last week, a tanker truck hauling 600 gallons of gasoline losing control of the vehicle and driving into a two-story house in Kokomo. The impact of the big truck caused the house to move off its foundation. 

Two residents were in the home at the time of the incident but were not injured. They were taken to the hospital as a precaution.

It appears that a car drove through a stop sign, colliding with the tanker. The truck then left the road and slammed into the brick house.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances to determine whether other factors were involved in this unfortunate accident that has left its residents without a home for Christmas.

The family is living in a hotel until other arrangements are made.

When the Kokomo Fire Department crew arrived, it took several hours for them to stabilize the house to ensure that it didn’t collapse.  Luckily, the gasoline tanker truck did not catch fire, which could have caused devastating destruction had there been an explosion.

Accidents like this happen so quickly, and liability is difficult to determine. When individuals fall victim to big trucks, it is important that they seek legal counsel from a reputable attorney in Indiana.

When 18-wheel trucks and tanker trucks leave the road due to negligence or an unskilled driver behind the wheel, serious injury can result.

Other circumstances that cause these accidents can include speeding, inadequate vehicle maintenance, as well as driver impairment due to lack of sleep and even cases of DUI if the truck driver is under the influence of alcohol.

Drug abuse can play a part in affecting judgment as well, and sadly, this is a factor in some accidents.  It takes an aggressive team of attorneys on your side to help determine whether you should pursue a lawsuit against a trucking company, which can prove to be complicated and demands a lawyer with years of expertise in dealing with these types of cases.

If you are a truck accident victim, our team of Indiana lawyers can offer the assistance you need.  We specialize in trucking accidents that occur in and around Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Merrillville, Lafayette, Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Evansville.  Our trusted legal staff works diligently for our clients to make sure every stone is uncovered and we have successfully won multi-million dollar cases and settlements.  Having the best legal representation is important to make sure justice is served.