Truck Accidents

There is no average settlement for a truck accident in Indiana. Every truck accident case is unique, and its settlement varies based on the facts. Your settlement should be enough to bring you back to the position you were in before the accident. Settlements should be based on healing from your injuries, recovering damaged property, …

Any court case or legal settlement varies widely depending on the facts. There is no average settlement for truck accidents in Kentucky because each settlement is established based on the extent of the damages. Is there anything average about a truck accident? Truck accidents generally mean those involving commercial vehicles, including any medium or heavy-duty …

The cost of hiring a truck accident lawyer varies. Some truck accident lawyers may charge an hourly rate, while others could charge a flat fee for the entire job. These rates can vary based on the location of the law office and other factors. Our firm works on a contingency-fee basis, which means we don’t …

The majority of fatal truck accidents happen in rural areas. There can be several factors that contribute to truck accidents. Because of their massive size, truck accidents can cause severe property damages, injuries, and even death. It can be helpful to know where truck accidents occur the most often so that you can be alert …

With most truck accident claims in Indiana, the victim does not have to go to court to obtain a settlement. Many such claims tend to get settled out of court. When a motor vehicle collides with a semi-truck, the aftermath can involve debilitating injuries and heavy trauma. Due to their size and weight, a semi-truck …

Who foots the bill in a commercial truck accident will depend on who was responsible for the accident. Responsible parties may include the truck driver, the truck drivers’ company, or the company responsible for the truck drivers’ cargo.  It will differ based on the accident, and you may be able to recover compensation from more …

Trucking safety rules apply to small business trucks and vans. Commercial truckers who operate semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers must adhere to state and federal regulations to keep the roads safe for all motorists. Small business-owned smaller commercial trucks and vans that travel the same routes to provide goods and services also have to follow the …

Insurance is a critical asset that protects the trucker, the small business providing trucking services, and their clients in case of a calamity. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates commercial truckers to obtain specific insurance before legally operating a truck. They will need primary liability, general liability, and more. Truckers’ insurance mitigates the …

Most semi-truck accident cases in Kentucky do not go to trial—they reach out-of-court settlements before a lawsuit is even filed. Your Kentucky truck accident attorney will represent you in legal negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company. You will have to demonstrate the circumstances of and extent of your injuries to settle your case fairly.  …

Trucks cannot drive in the left lane in Indiana in most situations. If a driver ignores this law and operates their heavy commercial vehicle in the left lane for long periods, they could be creating dangerous situations for other drivers on the road.  State Law in Indiana Dictates How Drivers Should Act on the Road …