Each year, thousands of Americans sustain severe and fatal injuries due to traffic fatalities. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that at least 4,764 people died in large truck crashes in 2022. 66% of those who died were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles.
The state of Indiana, along with the rest of the nation, faces the issue of truck accidents. Nationally, there are 4,965 fatalities in crashes involving large trucks annually, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Most truck accidents have a devastating impact on the injured and their families. You may be entitled to compensation if you’ve sustained an injury in a truck accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
A trusted truck accident attorney in Indiana can provide legal guidance on obtaining compensation from the liable party.
In 2022, 173 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in Indiana, leading to a total of 172 deaths. The percentage of large trucks involved in fatal crashes was 12.3%, which is higher than the national average of 10%. This indicates a significant concern regarding truck safety on Indiana’s roads, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and preventive measures.
Truck accidents occur for various reasons, including poor weather conditions, improper vehicle maintenance, and unfamiliar roads.
Nonetheless, the human factor substantially contributes to fatal truck accidents in Indiana.
Here is a list of truck driver behaviors that contribute to fatal accidents:
While Indiana has relatively good infrastructure, the conditions of some roadways endanger drivers, passengers, truck drivers, and pedestrians. Some dangerous aspects of roads include poor design, improper maintenance, traffic, and weather conditions.
Apply caution while driving on the following roads to avoid truck accidents in Indiana:
The consequences of truck accidents include bodily injury and property damage. When injured victims file a claim against the at-fault driver, they can obtain economic damages, compensating them for their financial losses.
Here’s a list of possible financial losses in a truck accident:
The aftermath of a truck accident can disrupt your finances. As you endure mounting medical bills, your medical condition doesn’t allow you to work. An attorney can investigate the accident and pursue a fair settlement value for your losses. Blackburn Romey has highly reputable and experienced attorneys ready to protect your rights.
Contact us online or at 833-274-3533 for a free, confidential consultation.
Blackburn Romey founding partner Tom Blackburn graduated with honors receiving a degree from Indiana University at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Initiating his legal career in 1977, he has been active in practicing law and currently serves as a member of the Indiana State Bar Association on the Ethics and Advertising Committees, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, as a board member at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and as an appointed member of the Executive Committee for the State of Indiana for the National Trial Lawyers Association.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Tom Blackburn, who has more than 47 years of legal experience, including over 39 years specializing as a personal injury attorney.
