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The U.S. Congress is considering a proposal that would reduce the age to 18 for when drivers would be permitted to truck commerce across state lines. Most Americans support the proposal that would change federal law and let younger drivers get the jobs as interstate truckers that many are already doing in their home states,...

It’s been a legislative struggle for truck safety advocates, but speed limiters may soon be on the horizon. This initiative was previously proposed to the U.S. Department of Transportation but Road Safe America, a non-profit group that promotes highway safety, had no luck with the federal agency. Now Road Safe America and the Truck Safety...

It’s the worst thing any parent can face – losing their child to a crash caused by a negligent driver. That’s what happened last October in Fulton County. The day started like any other, as children waited at the bus stop. The bus pulled up on the opposite side of the road with the stop...

The state of your vehicle's tires may be an afterthought, but when the rubber meets the road, they serve a critical role in keeping you and your loved ones safe while driving. Most people probably know the dangers of driving and using a cellphone, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that in the...

As Indiana personal injury lawyers, we are often contacted by individuals who have suffered injuries from various types of accidents. For some, the details regarding their claim are enough to build a solid case against the negligent party involved. Not all cases are alike, though, and some simply lack the details we’re looking for. Others...

Have you ever sent a quick text while you were driving down the road? Or taken advantage of a red light to check social media? Have you ever eaten a snack while driving to or from work? If you have, then you’re not alone. But each is an example of distracted driving.    While many drivers won’t...

After a car accident in Indiana, the police accident report – known as an Indiana Officer's Standard Crash Report – becomes a very important piece of evidence. Insurance companies use the information in the report when processing and evaluating claims. The attorneys at Boughter Sinak, LLC know how to use this information to help your case.   While the report itself is often not...

Any car accident can leave someone with serious injuries. But head-on collisions are especially dangerous because of the force of impact in the crash and can lead to fatalities. The speed of both cars at the time of the collision is an important factor. The car accident attorneys at Boughter Sinak, LLC help accident victims...

In October of 2018, a group of family and friends rented a 2001 Ford Excursion from the upstate New York limousine company Prestige Limousine. The group was on their way to a surprise birthday party. They had chosen to take the limo there and back to ensure that they had a safe way to get...

Farms here in Indiana and across the country are in the midst of their harvest, working to beat the clock before winter arrives. Anyone driving through the countryside should remain vigilant and drive cautiously when coming across farm equipment on the road. At the same time, farmers who take to the roads on their tractors and sprayers...