Semi-Truck Accidents

Indiana Semi Truck Accident Attorneys

Every day, drivers use the roads to commute to work, make personal trips, and visit friends or family. Highways and expressways are popular and convenient ways to travel quickly to a distant location or even across a large metropolitan area, such as on the interstate that wraps around Indianapolis.


These byways are also a frequent and common means of transport of goods via semi-trailer trucks. However, the average passenger vehicle is much smaller than the average semi-trailer truck.



At Baker Law Team, we treat you like family, and we understand the collision of a passenger vehicle and a semi-trailer truck can be particularly severe and deadly.

Semi-Truck Accidents

Each year in Indiana, there are numerous semi-trailer truck accidents. In 2015 in the U.S., more than 4,300 accidents involving large commercial trucks and buses resulted in a fatality, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.


In addition, most fatalities in large truck crashes are occupants in passenger vehicles; this is due to being more vulnerable in a smaller vehicle. The average truck weighs 20 to 30 times more than a passenger vehicle, the FDCSA reports.


In addition to causing injury and death, these accidents frequently block roadways and result in spilled goods, presenting risks to other drivers who come upon where the accident occurred.


Are You the Victim of a Truck Accident?

Truck accidents are frequently caused by:


  • Fatigued truck drivers who are hauling loads across the country
  • Distracted driving or driver error by the truck driver
  • Risky road conditions, often caused by inclement weather

Types of Truck Accident Injuries

The injuries that result from semi-trailer truck accidents can be particularly deadly due to the massive size of these vehicles. Common injuries and complications include:


  • Whiplash, head trauma and broken bones
  • Lacerations, bruises or disfigurement
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder and other emotional injury

What Should You Do Following a Truck Accident?

If you have been injured in an accident involving a semi-trailer truck, after receiving medical care, your next step should be to talk to a professional attorney to determine your rights and potential for recovery following the accident. With the help of a personal injury attorney, you may be able to receive compensation that can help mitigate costs, including:


  • Medical bills for treatment and physical therapy
  • Lost wages
  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish and emotional pain

Baker Law Team – We’re Here to Help – 317-868-2500

When you make a call to Baker Law Team, a member of our team will personally answer your car accident questions. There is no cost for you to talk to us about your case. This free consultation will allow us to better understand your needs and gather information to determine whether we can help you receive a damage award because of a truck accident.



We have experience in dealing with insurance companies involving truck accident cases of all types. We will walk you through the legal steps involved with seeking compensation and make sure all your questions are answered. At Baker Law Team, you are in confident hands. Begin the road to financial recovery by contacting our Indianapolis truck accident attorneys today.

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