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February 27, 2010
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Did You Know?    
 
 
There Are Exceptions To The Hours-Of-Service Rules.
Vehicles used in ground water well-drilling operations, utility service, and transporting construction materials and equipment retain the current 24-hour restart provision. However, these drivers are required to comply with the new 10-hour off-duty and 11-hour driving limitations, as well as the prohibition on driving after the 14th hour after coming on duty.

 


Truck accidents are common on Indiana's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

 
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes    
 
 
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Indiana
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 1,247
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 166
Percentage of Total Vehicles 13.3
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 3.6

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

 
Indiana Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Jury awards Indiana woman $1.1 million for injuries in car accident (3/18/2005)
Patricia Zdonek, age 61, sued Allstate Insurance Company for the injuries she sustained in a head-on automobile crash that fractured her hip and necessitated replacement after the 2001 accident. Zdonek, a realtor, claimed physical pain and suffering,
 

Indiana Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing
  • Vehicle Collisions
  • Transporting Equipment with Trailers
  • Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
  • Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in Indiana. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

 


 
Indiana Audio & Video    
 
  Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003

In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Indiana External Sites    
 
 

Half-day Training Programs for the INSafe (INSafe) - In
Calendar for the INSafe (INSafe), a division of the Indiana Department of Labor, who works with ... Class discussions will be held in accident preven

 


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Latest news about Truck Accidents.com cases in Indiana and nationwide:

Washington State Semi Truck Roll Over Collision Blocks I-5
On March 18, 2006, at approximately 4:47 AM, Trooper Brian Ashley responded to a Semi Truck and Trailer roll over collision blocking southbound I-5...
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In Illinois, NTSB Determines Truck Driver Failed To Slow For Traffic In Collision
Washington, D.C. - In a report adopted today, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that the driver of a Freightliner tractor-trailer...
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Trucking Industry Preferences For Driver Traveler Information Using Wireless Internet-Enabled Devices
If truck drivers could use Internet-enabled wireless devices to access traveler information, what type of information would they most want to have?...
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Truck Accidents.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

Definition:
Total weight of a vehicle and everything aboard, including its load.

Fixed Tandem

Definition:
Assembly of two axles and suspension that is attached to the chassis in one place, and cannot be moved fore and aft

PTO (Power Takeoff)

Definition:
Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment.

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Truck Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Truck Accidents:
  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing

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