A large truck can outweigh a passenger automobile by several tons. Therefore, when a large truck or semi-tractor trailer is involved in a road accident there is a significantly higher probability of serious injury and death. Tight deadlines, driver fatigue, heavy cargo and poor weather conditions are all factors that can contribute to an accident involving a large truck. These factors can be compounded by the presence of hazardous cargo such as flammable liquids or toxic substances. As such, there are regulations defined by state and local governments that dictate the conditions in which commercial carriers are required to maintain their equipment and records, as well as the number of hours their drivers are allowed to operate.

If you have been involved in an accident involving a large truck, we can help. Wilson Kehoe and Winingham has a wealth of experience dealing with accidents involving large trucks and semis. We also represent those injured in accidents, collisions or crashes resulting from defective products or design, such as defective seatbelts, tires or gas tanks. Our attorneys will evaluate the circumstances surrounding your accident and discuss your legal options.

In truck accidents, efficient discovery and research is necessary to preserve operational and maintenance records maintained by the carrier. Injuries sustained from truck accidents, such as broken bones, damage to internal organs and spinal cord or brain injuries can require extensive medical care and rehabilitation. Your ability to recover damages for your injuries may rest on the ability to show that the carrier or the driver failed to follow proper guidelines or exercised some form of negligence. Obtaining an attorney thoroughly familiar with Indiana laws and regulations concerning large trucks is critical to providing a solid case for recovery of damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, contact us online or call us at 800-525-8028 for a free consultation to discuss the details of your situation.