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How Negligence Causes Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can be devastating, often leading to serious injuries or fatalities. Truck accidents don’t just happen, though. They occur because someone was negligent, meaning they failed to act with due care for the safety of others. The negligent actor could be the truck driver or some other party related to loading the trailer,… Read More »
Everything You Should Know About Wrongful Death Suits in Indiana
Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, especially when it occurs unexpectedly due to someone else’s preventable negligence. In Indiana, wrongful death claims and lawsuits provide a legal avenue for families to seek justice for their loved ones and compensation to deal with the loss of a breadwinner, household manager, or other valued… Read More »
Why Trucking Accidents Are More Complex Than Auto Accidents
When it comes to road accidents, not all crashes are created equal. The complexities of trucking accidents set them apart from standard car accidents in many obvious and some not-so-obvious ways. If you’ve suffered injuries from a truck collision in Indianapolis, the attorneys at Lee Cossell & Feagley are ready to guide you through… Read More »
Wrongful Death vs. Survival Action
When a loved one tragically passes away due to someone else’s negligence, the emotional toll and financial costs can be overwhelming. Alongside the grief, families are often confused about their legal options for holding the responsible parties accountable. In Indiana, two primary legal avenues exist for such situations: Wrongful Death Claims and Survival Actions…. Read More »
Who are the potential defendants in a trucking accident case?
A truck accident can be catastrophic, leading to severe injuries and long-term consequences for victims. Trucking accidents are also almost always complex events, and even when it’s clear the truck caused the crash, it’s not always obvious which party or parties should bear legal responsibility for the accident. Read on to learn more about… Read More »
What Happens After Your Loved One Gets Killed or Injured in a Trucking Accident in Indiana?
Experiencing the injury or loss of a loved one due to a trucking accident is an incredibly distressing and overwhelming event. Not only are you left dealing with the emotional shock and grief, but there’s also a myriad of legal issues that you are expected to navigate. At the Indianapolis personal injury law firm… Read More »
Common Safety Trucking Violations in Indiana
Accidents involving commercial trucks can lead to serious injury and even death. According to recent data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a total of 4,714 people lost their lives in large truck crash accidents in 2021. Accidents involving a large truck are more likely to result in severe injury and even death… Read More »
Tips to Share the Road With Large Trucks in Indiana
Semis, tractor-trailers, big rigs, eighteen-wheelers, and other large commercial vehicles are more dangerous than other vehicles on the road. They require much more expertise to operate, and if a passenger car crashes with a large truck, the passenger car occupants are at much greater risk for serious harm. It’s important to be especially careful… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuits: What to Know and Why You Should File One
Losing a loved one is an incredibly painful and traumatic experience. The emotional toll of a loved one’s death can be overwhelming on its own, but if your loved one dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, the heartbreak can be even more painful. If your loved one has died due to the… Read More »
Do’s and Don’ts in a Truck Accident
If you’ve been in an accident with a semi, tractor-trailer, eighteen-wheeler, big rig, or other large commercial truck, you may have a substantial claim for relief. It’s important to take the right steps after a large truck crash to start building your case. Read on below for tips on what you should and should… Read More »
