Indianapolis Truck Accident Blog
The Indiana truck accident attorneys at Keller & Keller LLP have provided this blog in order to keep their readers up to date on all of the most recent personal injury news, accidents, and events taking place around the state. We encourage our clients and those who have recently been involved in an accident to visit regularly and join the discussion.
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Common Types of Deadly Semi-Truck Crashes on Indiana RoadsThe semi-trucks on Indiana’s highways pose a significant threat to motorists. Indiana truck crashes are complicated and often involve corporate lawyers and large amounts of money. This article details common types of Indiana semi-truck crashes and how to stay safe while on the road.
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Opioid Use Amongst Indiana Truck Drivers - A Silent EpidemicOpioid use amongst commercial 18-wheeler drivers is on the rise, and opioids are not tested for during drivers' standard drug tests. If you've been hit by a semi-truck in Indiana, an experienced semi-truck accident attorney can investigate potential opioid use.
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Fatal Crash Illustrates Insurance Issues With Interstate TruckingAn Ohio Supreme Court ruling raised the issue of whether Ohio's "long-arm statute" provides the courts with the jurisdiction to make a claim alleging economic loss by an Ohio company when its driver was involved in an accident.
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The Most Dangerous Truck Routes On Indiana RoadsWhich trucking routes are the most dangerous in Indiana? We take a closer look at truck accidents and fatal truck crashes in Lake County and Porter County in this article.
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Federal Law Prohibits All Truck Drivers From Texting and Driving in IndianaIndiana's federal law prohibits all truck drivers from texting while driving. Semi-truck drivers and bus drivers who are caught texting while driving will be subject to civil or criminal fines.
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Does Your Indianapolis Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer Know About the "Comic Book"?Semi-truck drivers are required by law to record the hours they drive, but the "log book" they use is so easily altered, it's referred to as the "comic book." The "comic book" is only one piece of evidence that needs to be examined by your attorney. There are several factors that exist in a semi-truck case that don't present themselves in ordinary car accidents.
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Recent Studies Have Shown Truckers Who Text Are 23 Times More Likely to Cause A Truck Accident In IndianaStudies have given even more proof that texting while driving in Indianapolis is very dangerous. If the police say that the other person was at fault, then truck accident victims could be eligible for reimbursement, and possibly even compensation for pain and suffering.
