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Large commercial trucks are an essential part of our economy. In most cases, the drivers who operate these big rigs are able to do so without posing a risk to Indiana road users. Sometimes truck drivers, and the companies that employ them, make errors that result in catastrophes – many of which are preventable. Transportation...

The current hours-of-service (HOS) regulations exist for a reason: to prevent crashes caused by truck drivers who get drowsy behind wheel. According to EHS Today, changes to the HOS rules have been proposed by trucking industry advocates the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). “This proposed rule seeks to enhance safety...

A recent study conducted by artificial intelligence startup Nauto refutes data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) claiming an average of nine people are killed daily in the US due to distracted driving, according to an article in Freight Waves. Founded in 2015, Nauto’s mission is to help fleets achieve zero collisions by...

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...