Why CDL mills are putting drivers at risk on Indiana highways Commercial trucks move billions of dollars in freight across Indiana every year, powering the state’s manufacturing, agriculture, and distribution economy. But behind that essential work is a growing safety crisis. Federal regulatory loopholes are allowing undertrained drivers to obtain Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), putting…

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FMCSA Launches Study of Hours-of-Service Options The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed two pilot programs that could significantly change how long-haul truck drivers manage their rest and work schedules. Both proposals seek to make federal Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations more flexible. But while the trucking industry welcomes these changes, truck accident lawyers and…

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The Federal Government is Preparing a New Study To Fix Decades of Flawed Truck Crash Data If you’ve ever driven alongside a semi‑truck on a highway, you know just how massive and intimidating these vehicles can be. When a big rig is involved in a crash, the consequences can be catastrophic, not just for the…

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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’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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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