If you suffer damage or injury in an accident involving a commercial truck, you have the right to seek compensation from the liable party. When you attempt to do so, however, you might quickly realize that large truck accidents are far more complex than you expect....
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How to drive safe around an 18-wheeler
Large commercial vehicles are common on most highways. Due to their size, 18-wheel trucks have special handling needs. Here are some tips to help you navigate your car safely when sharing the road with 18-wheelers. Maintain a safe distance 18-wheel trucks require a...
Substance abuse on the rise in commercial trucking
Driving a truck for a living involves certain challenges. Some truckers across Indiana and the rest of the nation find themselves turning to drugs to combat the rigors of the profession. In fact, research shows that the number of professional truck drivers using drugs...
What are the dangers of an overloaded truck?
Every road has a weight limit. The limits may vary depending on the characteristics of the road. The design is usually fine for passenger vehicles, but larger trucks and commercial vehicles have to be aware of how much their vehicle weighs so they can safely travel....
How does truck weight factor into crashes?
Though it does not often capture the attention of the media, the weight of a delivery truck can have a huge impact on the overall safety of the driver. In general, a truck's weight holds more importance than non-truckers would expect. But how does a truck's weight...
Most dangerous freeways for Indiana drivers
Heavily trafficked freeways already pose a danger to drivers, but those with more commercial trucks present an even greater risk. Indiana has a large amount of truck traffic and is home to some of the most dangerous freeways in the country. Indiana freeways with the...
Risk factors associated with truck driver fatigue
If you become involved in a large truck crash, the accident could derail your life in many different ways. Aside from the consequences of an injury, such as extreme pain and immobility, many of these accidents claim lives. Victims often face many challenges on their...
What happens when employers hire inexperienced truck drivers?
Truck drivers must have more training and drive with much greater care than the typical motorist. The consequences if they do not: roadway crashes that lead to serious injuries and potential fatalities. Proper training of truck drivers is a necessity because even a...
How long do concussion symptoms last?
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. Though there are varying degrees, never assume that any brain injury a minor issue. A concussion happens when the most fragile and important organ in your body suffers trauma and reacts accordingly. This is always something to...
Long hours can make truck drivers more dangerous
Have you ever had one of those days at work where all you want to do is go home and sleep? Maybe you have gone into the storeroom to grab a surreptitious power nap. Perhaps you have been so tired you have fallen asleep at your desk, much to your colleagues' amusement...
