Category: Truck Accidents

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. With this…

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…

Tractor-trailers are an important part of Indiana’s economy, transporting goods throughout the state and across state lines. While trucks are essential, they also present unique hazards on the road because of their size and weight. There are numerous factors that could lead to a truck accident, which can leave accident…

Thousands of Americans are injured or killed in crashes with large trucks every year. Indiana residents are no exception. Recent reports suggest that the Hoosier State is one of the deadliest states in the U.S. for large truck crash victims. This is likely due to the prevalence of large trucks…

One of the reasons that truck accidents are often more damaging than a typical car crash is the sheer size of a semi-truck hauling a trailer. Semis are both much larger and weigh much more than the average car, even compared to something like a pickup truck or a large…