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 […]
Truck Accident
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 […]
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 […]
Semi-Truck Rollover Accidents
For decades, Americans have relied on trucks and truckers to bring them their food, home goods, and other products. When the trucks arrive on time and the system runs smoothly, most people pay no attention to the importance of the industry. When a truck accident occurs, however, things can get messy in a hurry. The […]
What is a Bobtail Truck and Why is it Dangerous?
Semi-trailer trucks are not hard to spot on our roads and highways, with over 200,000 registered in Indiana alone, and more just passing through. Bobtail Trucks are vital to our economy, but they also pose a risk to the safety of other drivers. Due to their massive size, semi-trailer trucks often cause catastrophic injuries when […]
Truck Accident Leaves Indiana Toll Road Looking Like a Pollock Painting
The Indiana Toll Road was the site of a very odd truck wreck at the start of August, according to WNDU-TV. The Indiana truck accident involved a tractor-trailer truck rollover, which resulted in 23,000 pounds of white paint spilling onto the highway. Reportedly, the truck crash happened around 8:30 am. The 18 wheeler left the […]
How Do Federal Regulations Reduce Fatigued Truck Drivers?
Due to the competitiveness of the trucking industry, truck drivers are frequently driving to the point of exhaustion. Late last month, a semi carrying two occupants flipped over on its side on Interstate 65 near Lebanon. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt, but Fox 59 says, “Alcohol is not thought to be a factor, but […]