Freedom of Information Act Requests in an Indianapolis Trucking Accident
July 15, 2016 | truck accident
If you have been involved in a collision with a semi-truck, it may be necessary for you to obtain documents that show the safety history and the regulation violations of the trucking company that was involved in the accident. Indianapolis Freedom of Information Act Requests In an Indiana trucking accident case, one common mistake that… read more
Causes of Indianapolis Trucking Accidents
July 11, 2016 | truck accident
Approximately 5000 people die in semi-truck accidents annually in the United States. Most of those victims were in passenger cars and pickup trucks which were hit by a big rig. Motor Carrier Management Information System[1] (MCMIS) rates a truck “Large” when its gross weight rating (GVWR) exceeds 10,000 pounds. 64% of major truck crashes with… read more
3 Causes of Fatal Indianapolis Motorcycle Accidents
July 10, 2016 | Motorcycle Accidents
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety[1] Loss Date Institute provides that in 2014 there were 4,295 motorcycle fatalities nationwide. While motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation, these statistics remind us that they are not always the safest way to get around Indianapolis. Unlike sedans or SUVs, motorcycles do not provide the protection of an… read more
Drugs Causing Impaired Indianapolis Drivers
July 4, 2016 | Car Accidents
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence [1] sets forth many disturbing facts regarding the use of alcohol and drugs by impaired drivers: -An estimated 32% of fatal car accidents involve an intoxicated driver or pedestrian. (NHTSA) -3,952 fatally injured drivers tested positive for drug involvement. (FARS) -Over 1.2 million drivers were arrested in… read more