Why Electronic Logging Device Data Truck Accident Cases Are Changing in Indianapolis Key Takeaways: Electronic logging device records have become central evidence in commercial truck crash claims across Indiana. This article explains how ELD and telematics data can help injured victims establish driver fatigue, hours-of-service violations, and negligence. It reviews Indiana’s modified comparative fault rule,… Read more »
When a Trucking Company’s Own Decisions Cause a Crash Key Takeaways: A negligent hiring claim against an Indianapolis trucking company targets the carrier’s own decision to put an unqualified or disqualified driver behind the wheel, rather than simply holding it responsible for the driver’s conduct. Unlike vicarious liability, this theory generally opens the carrier’s driver… Read more »
Why the C.H. Robinson Verdict Puts Truck Accident Spoliation Letter FMCSA Evidence in the Spotlight Key Takeaways: A landmark $604 million verdict against a freight broker has sharpened national attention on when brokers, not just carriers, can be held accountable for catastrophic truck crashes. In Indiana, a truck crash victim’s recovery is shaped by the… Read more »
The Federal Insurance Safety Net Behind Indiana Semi-Truck Crashes Key Takeaways: The MCS-90 endorsement (49 CFR § 387.15) obligates an insurer to pay certain final judgments for bodily injury or property damage caused by a carrier’s negligent operation, maintenance, or use of motor vehicles, even when the underlying policy denies coverage or the truck was… Read more »
Can I File a Claim With Two Insurance Companies After the I-70 Semi Crash? Key Takeaways: After the July 2026 I-70 Hancock County semi crash, injured motorists are asking how fault gets proven and which insurance policies may respond. Indiana uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar, so the fault percentage assigned… Read more »
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 »