Indianapolis Personal Injury Law Blog
The Five Most Common Causes of Truck Accident in Indiana
Traffic crashes involving large trucks are usually devastating for the drivers and occupants of other vehicles. Understanding truck accident causes may reduce the risk of some accidents, but not all accidents. Thousands of people are killed and injured in large truck accidents each year in the United States. Large trucks, also known as big rigs, … Continued
How Fault Is Determined In A Semi-Truck Accident in Indiana
Being hit by a semi-truck is a traumatic event. In most cases, the occupants of the other vehicle sustain catastrophic injuries in the collision. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 70 percent of the deaths and injuries in a semi-truck vs. other vehicle accidents are sustained by the occupants of the … Continued
What Causes Brake Failure in Semi-Trucks & Who Is Responsible When It Causes Accidents
Commercial truck accidents occur for a variety of reasons, including driver error, road conditions, and mechanical failure. Because of the risk of catastrophic injuries and death in a commercial truck accident, the truck driver and the owner of the truck must take steps to ensure the truck is in top working orders, including the entire … Continued
