Year: 2021

When handling a commercial truck crash case, we invariably need to protect against spoliation (destruction) of evidence proactively. The tractor-trailer involved in the crash—and all the information that goes with it—is virtually always a central issue in a trucking...

In a semi-truck crash case, one of the most crucial pieces of evidence is often the testimony of the trucking company’s Safety Director. A thorough cross-examination of the Safety Director during the discovery phase (which should always be recorded) can make all of...

As with anyone driving a vehicle on a roadway, truck drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) must comply with the rules of the road. As CMV operators, however, truck drivers have different rules they must follow. Truckers are professionally trained and...

Indiana – also known as the Hoosier State – lies at the crossroads of America. It is little wonder, then, that freight operations make up such a huge chunk of the state’s economy. In fact, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation, our state ranks 5th in...

Although the trucking industry is critical to our country’s economy, accidents involving these massive vehicles can lead to catastrophic injuries, crippling pain, and astronomical medical expenses that will affect not only the victim, but also the whole family....

Big rigs are a necessary part of modern life. Each year, tractor-trailers and semi-trucks drive millions of miles to deliver the goods that we need. Unfortunately, the pressure to get to the next location quickly can result in truck drivers staying behind the wheel...