While there are no precise rules regarding best practices for truck accident settlement demands, certain strategies can result in a more favorable outcome for your case. At Doehrman Buba Ring, our Indiana personal injury lawyers have drafted several persuasive settlement demand letters and, in our experience, the approach outlined in this blog can help sway […]
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Evidence Preservation in Interstate Trucking Cases
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 case. Trucking cases often require an understanding of evidence preservation tactics. Types of Evidence that Require […]
Cross-Examination of Safety Director in Semi Truck Crash Cases
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 the difference in trucking litigation. If the case goes to trial, the […]
Truck Driver Rules in Cases Involving Turns, Parking, and Route Planning
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 licensed to operate large, sophisticated, dangerous equipment on the same roadways as the […]
First Steps for Indiana Trucking Litigation
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 the amount of freight transported, at a stunning […]
Drug & Alcohol Issues in Your Truck Crash Case
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. Semi-truck crashes are often devastating. However, if a crash results because a truck driver is under the […]
Trucking Hours of Service Regulations
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 for far longer than is safe – which can lead to […]
Doehrman Buba Ring Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers for 2021
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Each year Super Lawyers publishes its lists of the attorneys in Indiana who have been selected for […]
2020 Give Back Scholarship Winner Announcement
Courtney Valmore doesn’t just take pride in what she’s done to help others. She also shows an indelible passion for continuing to help change the world around her for the better, now and in the future. The path she’s chosen is not just a career. To her, it is a mission. Courtney has already been […]
Drunk Driving Is Still a Problem in the Hoosier State — But Not Because of Sunday Alcohol Sales
In 2018, Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 1 into law. This bill reversed a ban on the sale of liquor on Sunday that began with the state’s founding in 1816. Now, consumers can buy alcohol at liquor, grocery, drug, and convenience stores from the hours of noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Most Hoosiers […]
Car Accident and Coronavirus, Don’t Wait to Get Medical Treatment
Under normal circumstances, if you got into a car accident on the streets of Indiana, you wouldn’t think twice about visiting your family physician or the local hospital to seek medical attention. After all, it is always better to be safe than sorry. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of every […]
What to Do If an Insurance Company Makes You a Low Settlement Offer
Whether caused by a car crash, slip and fall, or another type of accident, an unexpected injury can leave you in a tough financial spot. Fortunately, the responsible party can be held responsible. Most of the time, the person or company at fault has insurance that covers the cost of reimbursing accident victims. If you […]
Average Value of a Truck Accident Settlement
The attorneys here at Doehrman Buba Ring are often asked about the average settlement value of truck accidents in Indiana. Unfortunately, there is no simple or straightforward answer to this question. The size of a truck accident compensation check is determined by a wide range of different factors, such as: Liability Liability plays a huge […]
Do I Need to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you probably already know that you can seek compensation from the responsible parties. If you’ve never been through the process before, though, you may not know how to go about recovering compensation or payment for your damages. Hiring a personal injury attorney after an accident can help you […]
How To Find the Best Indiana Personal Injury Lawyer for My Case?
Trying to find the right lawyer to handle your Indiana personal injury case can seem like quite a daunting task at first. In reality, it can be quite simple and straightforward. All you need to do is follow this easy two-step process: 1) Create a Shortlist of Potential Lawyers When you do an online search […]
10 Questions to Ask an Indiana Personal Injury Lawyer
If you intend to pursue a compensation claim after being injured in an accident that was caused by another party, you will need the assistance of an excellent personal injury lawyer. Before you agree to work with an attorney, however, you would be wise to ask the following questions: Have you handled this type of […]
Will I Recover Less if I Hire an Attorney?
After sustaining injuries in a car crash, slip and fall, or construction accident, you may wonder whether it is “worth it” to hire an attorney to help you recover compensation. You may even worry that the cost of an attorney will exceed the benefit the attorney provides. The cost-benefit analysis of hiring a lawyer will, […]
Getting Medical Care After a Car Accident
Getting into a car accident can be a scary experience – one that may leave you with a painful or life-threatening injury. If you do sustain an injury, you may be unsure about how or when to seek medical attention. The following guide should help make matters a little easier: Your Guide to Seeking Medical […]
How Do I Recover Lost Wages After an Accident?
A serious car crash, slip and fall, or any other kind of accident can cause significant physical pain and emotional trauma. In many cases, it can also result in you missing a significant amount of time from work, blowing a car-sized hole in your finances. After an accident caused by another party’s negligent or wrongful […]
How to Report a Car Accident in Indiana
The aftermath of an Indiana car crash can feel chaotic. Many accident victims do not know what to do after moving their vehicles to a safe spot and checking on the wellbeing of other drivers and passengers. Few give much thought to how they should go about reporting the accident. Here is a primer. When […]