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 semi-truck vs. other vehicle accidents are sustained by the occupants of the […]
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Indiana Semi Truck Accident Claim Process
Indiana Semi Truck Accident Claim Process While most individuals will never have to deal with the process of filing an Indiana truck accident claim, others won’t be so lucky. The impact of a truck accident can be especially devastating, leaving the victim to wonder what to expect to happen along the way. Law firms in Indianapolis and […]
Read more...Steps To Take After Being Hit by an Impaired Driver
Steps To Take After Being Hit by an Impaired Driver Crashes caused by intoxicated drivers are nothing new — drunk driving has been a serious public health concern for decades and continues to take thousands of lives each year. In fact, drivers impaired by alcohol were responsible for 30% of all U.S. deaths caused […]
Read more...How Important Is Investigation in Filing a Truck Crash Claim in Indiana
How Important Is Investigation in Filing a Truck Crash Claim in Indiana? The investigation of a commercial truck accident is a vital part of the process of pursuing a truck crash claim in Indiana. Truck companies are notorious for the aggressive defense against accident claims, and a thorough inspection of the equipment, driver’s log book, […]
Read more...A Guide to Large Truck Accidents in Indiana
A Guide to Large Truck Accidents in Indiana If you get into an accident with a big rig, delivery truck, or any other commercial truck, there are some things you need to know if you hope to receive compensation for your injuries. Picture this: A commercial truck weighing 80,000 pounds and standing 14 […]
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