On September 22, 2022, Shambreka Hall was involved in a traffic collision with Dale Womack. Womack died as a result of the injuries that he sustained in the collision. An investigating officer observe...
“Tar snakes” on the highway
In the Brackemyre case, the motorcycle rider argued that he had “had no issues negotiating the roadway until his motorcycle encountered the ‘tar-snake,’ regardless of his speed or direction of t...
How is property damage determined in a truck accident case and can I recover for diminution of value of my vehicle?
In a truck accident case, property damage is typically determined by: Vehicle Inspection and Appraisal: A qualified appraiser will inspect your vehicle to assess the extent of the damage. They will co...
What does pain and suffering really mean in a truck accident case and how does a jury make this determination?
In a personal injury case, “pain and suffering” refers to the physical and emotional distress experienced by the injured person as a result of the truck accident. It encompasses a wide ran...
How do you present evidence to support past as well as future lost wages in a truck accident case?
In a truck accident personal injury case, you may be able to collect several types of damages with this section focused on Economic Damages. These are quantifiable financial losses you’ve incurr...
What are the type of medical expenses that you can collect from a truck accident personal injury case?
In a truck accident personal injury case, you may be able to collect compensation for a wide range of medical expenses. Here are some common examples: Emergency Room Treatment: Costs associated with i...
Does a semi-truck have a duty to stop if the driver is involved in a collision with another vehicle?
The Gladish Law Group has deposed numerous truck drivers who have caused accidents, but have failed to stop at the accident scene claiming that they did not know they were involved in the collision du...
What is the purpose of DOT regulations?
The purpose of the DOT regulations is “to reduce traffic accidents … by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads....
Evidence of post-accident investigation in truck accident case
Is evidence of post-accident investigation in truck accident case automatically excluded as subsequent remedial measures? Indiana Rule of Evidence 407 states that evidence of “measures that are take...
In the State of Indiana, trucks have a right-of-way in roundabouts
Indiana law defines “roundabout” as “a circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one (1) direction around a central island. Other than defining roundab...