The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) planned to make a rule regarding sleep apnea in March 2016. However, that notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) was quietly withdrawn in August 2017, … [Read more...]
Would Truck-Only Lanes Prevent Semi Truck Accidents?
It can be intimidating to share the road with semi trucks. After all, most passenger vehicles are nowhere near the size of an eighteen-wheeler. Their large size gives semi trucks more blind spots than the average car, increasing the possibility of an … [Read more...]
I Was Injured by Hazardous Cargo in a Semi Truck Accident. What Are My Options?
Indiana car accidents are bad enough. An accident between a car and a semi truck is usually even worse. Due to the sheer size and weight of semi trucks, whoever is in the car during the accident typically suffers far worse injuries than the truck … [Read more...]
What Is Vehicle Extrication?
In most dangerous situations, the goal is to remove a person from their surroundings until they reach safety. Think of a burning building. Firefighters will run into the burning building to rescue victims from the fire. But sometimes, the path to … [Read more...]
What If a Loved One Dies in a Semi Truck Accident?
It’s difficult to talk about deaths that result from accidents on the road. We hope it’s never a reality for you and your loved ones. But in case you know someone who’s going through it, it’s a good idea to learn what can be done to make sure the … [Read more...]
How to Share the Road with Farm Machinery in Indiana
Harvest season is nearly upon us. It’s not uncommon this time of year to find yourself sharing the road with farm machinery, even in a city like Indianapolis. Although you probably won’t get stuck behind a tractor downtown in Monument Circle, you … [Read more...]
Top 10 Weirdest Cargo Spills from Semi Truck Accidents in Indiana
Semi truck accidents are rarely anything to laugh about. Because of the severe damages and injuries they cause, it’s important to take them seriously when they happen. But every once in a while, when a semi truck loses its cargo and everyone makes … [Read more...]
What If I Get Into a Moving Truck Accident?
It’s back-to-school season. For thousands of families across the country, that means it’s time to pack up their recent graduate’s possessions, pile the boxes into a moving truck, and help their new college freshman move in to their new dorm. The … [Read more...]
What Causes a Semi Truck to Overturn?
Car accidents tend to result in much more serious injuries if the car rolls over during the crash. Semi truck accidents tend to cause more serious injuries because of the size of the vehicle. So if you have an accident where a semi truck rolls … [Read more...]
How Underride Guards on Semi Trucks Can Save Lives
Most accidents with semi trucks are devastating, but underride accidents can be particularly awful. That’s why the crash test report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) this past May is so important. According to the IIHS, their … [Read more...]
