Traffic accidents continue to rise across the country, with road conditions playing a significant role in many of these incidents. Poorly maintained roads, hazardous weather, and construction zones are just a few factors contributing to dangerous driving situations. Understanding how road conditions impact accidents is crucial for both drivers and local governments. Poor road maintenance...
Truck Accidents
Some motor vehicle crashes are truly unpredictable and unpreventable. There is no way for people to know when the weather may change abruptly, affecting visibility and tire traction. Factors outside of someone’s control can potentially cause collisions. Still, the vast majority of wrecks involve bad choices or unsafe habits. That is as true for semi-truck...
Semi truck accidents can cause severe harm, especially when there is not enough insurance coverage. In Indiana, people hurt in these accidents often struggle to get fair compensation, especially if the other driver does not have enough insurance. Common gaps in semi-truck insurance coverage Indiana law mandates that all commercial truck drivers must have liability...
The gig economy has changed the way we think about work and service delivery. Companies like UberEATS and DoorDash have become household names, offering convenience to consumers and flexible employment opportunities. However, this economic shift also raises questions about safety on the roads, especially as it pertains to the gig economy and delivery truck accidents...
The highways that weave through towns and cities are the lifeblood of commerce, with trucks playing a big role in transporting goods across the nation. However, the seemingly routine task of trucking can turn into a problem when the weight balance of a truck is off. Trucks have specific weight limits for each axle, and...
There is an infinite assortment of traffic and vehicle challenges that can lead to a crash. However, there are certain trends that are particularly hard to ignore in the world of traffic safety. Especially when looking at commercial vehicle collisions, such as crashes between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles, certain concerning trends are clear. Both fatigue...
There is a reason Indiana is referred to as the crossroads of America. The state is within a day’s drive of most parts of the U.S. and the neighboring country, Canada, making it one of the busiest states for commercial freight traffic. The high volume of commercial truck traffic passing through Indiana has made it...
The behavior of individual motorists in traffic and the actions taken by commercial drivers directly influence the possibility of a collision occurring. However, the actions taken by commercial transportation companies also influence the risk that the general public must grapple with. The sad truth is that sometimes, the companies that own and maintain semi-trucks would...