Category: Truck Accidents

A commercial truck with unsecured cargo can cause devastation in the blink of an eye, and it is often the surrounding passenger vehicles that bear the brunt of the falling truckload. The real tragedy of falling truckload accidents is that they are almost always preventable. The experienced truck accident lawyers…

Individuals hurt in accidents caused by Amazon, FedEx, or UPS delivery trucks may have claims against negligent parties. However, shipping and delivery truck accident claims involve complex issues of liability. As a result, injured accident victims can benefit from having experienced legal guidance from a truck accident lawyer. This is…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the regulatory agency that oversees the interstate trucking industry in the United States, including Indiana. If a truck driver or trucking company violates FMCSA regulations, this breach can serve as evidence of negligence in an accident claim. In other words, someone hurt…

According to the Indiana Code, semi-trucks cannot drive in the left lane of a highway unless they are passing a slower car, entering or exiting a highway, or avoiding a hazard. This law aims to protect other drivers on the road and reduce the chance of truck crashes.    …

Accidents involving large trucks are among the most devastating we see. This is due to the huge size differential between everyday passenger vehicles and many of the commercial vehicles they encounter on the road. When these vehicles collide, passengers in the smaller of the two are at greater risk of…

Truck accidents are a frequent occurrence on Indiana roads and highways. In one recent year, the state saw nearly 15,000 accidents involving large trucks, according to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute. How do these accidents happen? The truck accident lawyers of Truitt Law Offices are here to discuss the…

Car accidents and commercial truck accidents in Indiana have some important differences from the standpoint of pursuing an injury claim. In the article below, the attorneys of the Truitt Law Offices will discuss a few of the significant distinctions and review what you should do if you’ve been involved in…

Anyone injured in a collision involving an 18-wheeler, semi truck, or another commercial vehicle knows that these accidents are very different from regular passenger motor vehicle crashes. The injuries victims suffer are often more severe than car accidents, the property damage is usually significant, and many unique factors must be…

All motorists have a duty to drive with reasonable care when traveling on Indiana roadways. Drivers need to be especially cautious when driving through highway construction zones. All drivers including commercial truck drivers are expected to reduce their speed as directed, watch for sudden lane shifts, and remain vigilant while…

Semi-trucks cause some of the worst accidents on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the people in the smaller vehicles suffer more than 70 percent of fatalities and injuries in semi-truck collisions. This is due to the fact that semi-trucks are so large and heavy. Smaller passenger…