When you've just been in a motor vehicle accident in Indiana, there's sure to be some emotional stress regardless of the type of vehicle that hit you. Accidents with commercial vehicles are often particularly severe due to their sheer size and the fact that they often...
Truck Accidents
Key evidence to collect in a truck accident case
If you are involved in a car accident while traveling in Indiana, it may be possible to obtain compensation for any damages related to the wreck. However, the odds of obtaining a favorable outcome in a personal injury case depend largely on the strength of the...
Distracted driving is a major cause of trucking accidents
Commercial truck accidents continue to be among the deadliest and most injurious crashes on U.S. roads. Because trucks are so much larger and heavier than other vehicles, collisions are often deadly or debilitating for occupants of smaller, personal vehicles. While...
What are the common causes of semi-tractor-trailer crashes?
When you are driving on a freeway next to a semi-tractor-trailer truck you may feel a bit uneasy given the sheer size and power of the other vehicle. It is wise to remain alert around large commercial trucks and understand that there are various reasons for a big rig...
Who pays for your injuries after a truck accident?
Because I-70 bisects Hancock County, you probably see at least one semitruck every time you leave home. Tractor-trailers may be 70 feet long and weigh more than 80,000 pounds. Consequently, it is not difficult to see how a collision with a semitruck may leave you and...
Submitting an Insurance Claim After an Accident
You were injured in a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred a few days ago and that pain in your neck and back still won’t go away. What do you do next? The lawyers at Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP work with injured parties to help them recover compensation...
4 reasons why a semitruck’s brakes may fail
Commercial trucks weigh significantly more than your everyday vehicle. If you are in a crash with a semi, you are apt to sustain a life-altering injury. In 2017, there were more than 37,000 fatal 18-wheeler accidents on U.S. roadways, the highest number in nearly 30...
Number of Indiana trucking accidents has increased
You may get a little nervous sharing the road with large commercial vehicles. Big rigs, in particular, are intimidating when traveling at high speeds. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute statistics reveal the risk. Commercial vehicle crashes, fatalities, injuries...
