Key Takeaways: Truck accident cases in Indianapolis involve layers of complexity that standard car accident claims do not, including federal safety regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, and catastrophic injury severity. Indiana’s modified comparative fault system under IC § 34-51-2 and the two-year statute of limitations under IC § 34-11-2-4 impose strict legal deadlines that can… Read more »
Untangling Responsibility After a Commercial Truck Wreck Key Takeaways: Liability in an Indianapolis commercial truck crash can extend beyond the driver to include the trucking company, parts manufacturers, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, and government entities. Indiana’s comparative fault system, under Indiana Code Title 34, Article 51, Chapter 2, allocates responsibility among negligent parties and reduces… Read more »
At Poynter and Bucheri Law Firm, we understand that navigating the legal system can be overwhelming after truck accidents or car accidents. Our compassionate, experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the process of seeking compensation for your physical injuries. Whether you’ve been injured in an accident or need assistance with another legal matter,… Read more »
Massive commercial trucks and tractor-trailers are a common sight on Indiana’s highways and interstates. While these large trucks play a vital role in transporting goods and keeping our economy moving, they also pose significant risks to other passenger cars when driven recklessly or at excessive speed. Speeding truck accidents are a major cause for concern,… Read more »
Semi-truck driving can be dangerous, which is why federal and state governments have strict regulations that truck drivers and their employers must follow. If truckers or the companies they work for break these laws and cause an accident, they can be held liable. One of the critically important regulations is Hours of Service, which regulates… Read more »
Recent news reports and data from NHTSA have revealed the most dangerous states for large commercial vehicle accidents, and Indiana is one of them. Of all the states, Indiana is ranked at #9, with almost 12% of all life-threatening crashes involving large semi-trucks each year. Unfortunately, those who lose their lives in these accidents are… Read more »
The peril posed by drowsy driving extends beyond the driver to encompass all road users. The hazards tied to sleepiness while driving not only lead to injuries but, tragically, can result in fatalities. A preventable calamity can arise from driver fatigue or insufficient sleep. Regrettably, occurrences of drowsy driving accidents are more frequent than commonly… Read more »
If you’ve been in a truck accident in the state of Indiana, you are probably overwhelmed by the legal and perhaps medical repercussions of what happened. Semi-truck accidents can be especially time-consuming to deal with, so you’ll want a truck injury attorney who specializes in truck accidents and can provide you with the support you… Read more »
Mechanical failures are common occurrences in large commercial trucks, more common than you might think. Semi-trucks take on a lot of stress from carrying heavy cargo, running for long hours, and driving up and down steep grades. And one of the systems in these vehicles that often takes the most amount of stress is the… Read more »
The trucking industry is a crucial part of our society. Every day, thousands of trucks on the roads transport goods across the country. However, as integral as the commercial trucking industry is to the economy, these large trucks can also cause significant damage and devastating injuries when accidents occur. In 2020, over 100,000 large trucks… Read more »