Category: Truck Accidents
June 29 / Truck Accidents
What Happens When a Truck Is Overloaded?
Huge semi-trailer trucks are already extremely heavy and require much longer braking distances than do cars and SUVs. But when these trailers are overfilled beyond what federal regulations allow, it prompts a person to ask, “What happens when a truck is overloaded?” In Indiana, maximum allowable gross weight for semis, with load, is 80,000 pounds (IN Title 9 Article 20). There are a few exceptions. The followin
June 6 / Truck Accidents
Legal Options for Truck Drivers Injured in an Accident
We often hear about truck accidents, but not about truck drivers who may be seriously injured in these crashes. Drivers of passenger vehicles in these wrecks file lawsuits, but what are the legal options for truck drivers injured in an accident? If you’re a semi driver who has sustained an injury after a collision with a passenger vehicle or other roadway debris, you may be entitled to financial compensation. You don’t have to
April 1 / Truck Accidents
What To Do If a FedEx Truck Hits Your Car
Have you noticed an increase in the number of delivery trucks in your neighborhood or on the road? Have you wondered what would happen if a FedEx truck hits your car? Home deliveries have certainly increased recently, with everything being delivered, from clothing to groceries. Companies like FedEx and UPS are under deadlines to deliver goods when promised, but that doesn’t mean they always do it responsibly. Drivers may be pres
March 2 / Truck Accidents
Truck Drivers Cannot See Your Vehicle If You Cannot See Them
The number of large truck crashes has more than doubled since 2009, and commercial motor vehicle operators bear the lion’s share of responsibility. It’s essential for everyday people to understand that professional truck drivers are tasked with heightened safety at all times on our roads and highways. They undergo Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) education and training to maintain control of rigs weighing upwards of 80,000 pou
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What Happens When a Truck Is Overloaded?In Truck AccidentsJune 29, 2022Huge semi-trailer trucks are already extremely heavy and require much longer braking distances than do cars and SUVs. But when these trailers are overfilled beyond what federal regulations allow, it prompts a person to ask, “What happens when a truck is overloaded?” In Indiana, maximum allowable gross weight for semis, with load, is 80,000 pounds (IN Title 9 Article 20). There are a few exceptions. The following maximum weights also […]- Legal Options for Truck Drivers Injured in an AccidentIn Truck AccidentsJune 6, 2022We often hear about truck accidents, but not about truck drivers who may be seriously injured in these crashes. Drivers of passenger vehicles in these wrecks file lawsuits, but what are the legal options for truck drivers injured in an accident? If you’re a semi driver who has sustained an injury after a collision with a passenger vehicle or other roadway debris, you may be entitled to financial compensation. You don’t have to face the […]
- What To Do If a FedEx Truck Hits Your CarIn Truck AccidentsApril 1, 2022Have you noticed an increase in the number of delivery trucks in your neighborhood or on the road? Have you wondered what would happen if a FedEx truck hits your car? Home deliveries have certainly increased recently, with everything being delivered, from clothing to groceries. Companies like FedEx and UPS are under deadlines to deliver goods when promised, but that doesn’t mean they always do it responsibly. Drivers may be pressured […]
