Recognition for Outstanding Results in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases Attorney Robert J. Boughter of Boughter Sinak, LLC has earned a prestigious place among the nation’s top trial lawyers. He was recently certified as a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction reserved for fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys. This...
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Fort Wayne Drivers Keep Speeding, Even With Thousands of Tickets Issued
Fort Wayne’s traffic unit is cracking down on speeders From busy intersections to quiet neighborhood streets, driving in Fort Wayne has been a growing concern for years. Complaints about speeding, reckless driving, and drivers running stop signs have been constant across the city. In September 2024, the Fort Wayne Police Department took action by reviving its traffic...
Read MoreHow Improper Cargo Loading Can Cause a Truck Accident
On Indiana highways, it’s not always the driver or the truck that fails; it’s what’s inside the trailer. When a load is stacked too high, shifted too far left, or left unsecured altogether, the vehicle becomes a ticking time bomb. At highway speeds, just a few inches of imbalance can send an 80,000-pound truck into...
Read MoreProposed Regulation Rollbacks Could Complicate Indiana Truck Accident Cases
Changes to Trucking Regulations Could Make Proving Negligence Harder The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering 18 rule changes that could reshape how the commercial trucking industry operates — and how serious truck crashes are investigated. These proposed revisions could directly impact victims of truck accidents in Indiana, particularly along heavily traveled highways...
Read More7 Ways Indiana Drivers Can Make Roads Safer for Motorcyclists
Helping Prevent Motorcycle Accidents During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and across Indiana—from downtown Indianapolis to the highways around Fort Wayne—riders are returning in full force. With warmer weather comes increased risk. In 2023 alone, Indiana saw more than 2,800 motorcycle accidents, resulting in 136 lives lost, according to state...
Read MoreTexting and Driving Blamed for Truck Accidents
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Observed in April Distraction behind the wheel isn’t just a personal failure — it’s a growing threat inside the trucking industry. Despite strict federal regulations banning texting while driving, commercial drivers continue to use their phones behind the wheel. And when they do, the consequences are often devastating truck accidents. According...
Read MoreSeeking Compensation for Brain Injuries Caused by Trucking Accidents
Brain injuries caused by truck accidents often change lives dramatically. Since March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, it's important to raise awareness about how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect injured crash victims physically, emotionally, and financially. TBIs occur frequently in truck accidents because of the immense size and weight disparity between trucks and passenger vehicles....
Read MoreUnderride Truck Accidents: Why They’re So Deadly and Who’s at Fault
The hidden danger of underride accidents Few types of truck accidents are as devastating as underride collisions – crashes where a smaller vehicle slides beneath a tractor-trailer. These accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities, as the passenger compartment takes the full impact, crushing the driver and occupants inside. If you or a loved...
Read MoreThe Most Terrifying Trucking Violations of 2024
Heavy trucks play a vital role in our economy: “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” But tractor-trailers can also be incredibly dangerous thanks to their sheer size, wide turns, and huge blind spots. That’s why truckers and trucking companies need to put safety first. When they don’t, the consequences can be devastating. Unfortunately,...
Read MoreFMCSA’s New Rules and Their Effect on Truck Accident Claims
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to expand a key program designed to reduce commercial truck accidents. Despite pushback from the trucking industry, which has urged against changes, the FMCSA is moving forward with updates, as reported by FreightWaves. For truck accident victims, these changes are critical. Stricter safety programs can help...
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