Due to the excessive weight of the cargo and sheer size of the truck, as well as the complexities involved in navigating and loading a commercial truck, truck drivers must be trained specifically on the ins and outs of commercial truck driving before hitting the road....
Study says drivers less focused in partially automated vehicles
The frenzied excitement surrounding driverless cars keeps growing with innovative models entering the market annually. Although much of the attention has been positive, experts are now grappling with the negative side effects of this new technology. An area of...
Semi truck strikes school bus Monday
When we put our kids on the bus in the morning, we entrust their safety to the driver and those on the road to protect our kids. Luckily, school bus accidents are rare, but commercial vehicle accidents are not so rare, which makes Monday’s school bus accident so...
New tool may help identify drugged drivers
It is no secret that impaired driving is dangerous and can lead to serious or even fatal motor vehicle accidents. While most people in Indiana recognize that alcohol can impair your driving abilities, drug use can also impair your driving abilities. Drugged driving...
Legal protections for victims of distracted truck drivers
Distracted driving can be especially dangerous when the distracted driver is behind the wheel of a truck. This is because a fully-loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger vehicle weights between 4,000 to 5,000 pounds which can...
Filing a negligence claim after an accident
If you have been injured in an accident, it is assumed that your injury was caused by something unexpected or unintentional. However, that doesn’t mean that no one should be held responsible for what happened. In fact, many car accidents, slip-and-falls, and nursing...
Will Indiana’s new distracted driving restrictions save lives?
Cellphones have become an essential part of daily life. Many feel anxious when their phone is not within arm’s reach to access their calendars, emails, texts, to-do lists, social media apps and music. Unfortunately, the pull to remain connected comes at a cost....
Teen drivers can cause hazards for other drivers
Teenagers are usually excited to be able to drive. They look forward to the day when they get their driver’s license. Because of the graduated licensing laws around the country, teen drivers aren’t able to just get a license and have free run of the road. There are...
Address common driving challenges
All drivers must ensure that they’re operating their vehicles safely. When they don’t, others who are on the roads with them can face injuries if the unsafe driving causes a crash. For some drivers, having to drive in less than ideal circumstances is a challenge that...
Truck drivers need to get more sleep to prevent crashes
If there is anything that scares you on the roads, it’s seeing a large semi go over the rumble strip or crossing into your lane while you’re occupying it. You’ve honked, sped up and slammed on your brakes to avoid drivers making dangerous maneuvers in the past, and...
