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I was in a horrible accident involving a semi. When I finally came home, I was broken and battered; I needed help. I reached out to Keller and Keller when they answered the phone. It felt like I had somebody who had my back, and they were there for me. You don't pay anything unless they win money for you. Keller and Keller make you feel like family. They never quit, and they didn't quit on me. Call the name you know: Call Keller and Keller.

Common Semi-Truck Driver MistakesSemi Truck on a highway

  • Excessive speed.
  • Driving in unsafe weather conditions.
  • Mechanical failure.
  • Driving with loads improperly secured.
  • Spilled loads.
  • Aggressive driving to meet deadlines.
  • The driver leaves inadequate space between themselves and your vehicle.
  • Driver's difficulty to locate you in their blind spot.

Statistics About Big Truck Accidents

One out of every 8 fatal accidents on our highways involves a semi-truck. This statistic alone confirms that there is a problem and the trucking companies should be held accountable for the negligence of their drivers. (Indiana's numbers in 2009 were particularly grim, documenting 3,600 large truck accidents with approximately 100 resulting in fatalities and 1,000+ in serious injury.)

  • In 2013 (the most recent year data is available), there were over 327,000 accidents involving commercial trucks.
  • Over 10% (3,906) of these accidents were fatal.
  • 63% of fatal accidents involved two or more vehicles.
  • 25% of these deadly crashes occurred on interstate highways.
  • 66% of all fatal accidents took place during the daytime.

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Semi-truck drivers are under constant pressure to meet time deadlines, and in a business where time is money, a driver's lack of adequate rest may lead to sleep deprivation. A drowsy trucker who doesn't take mandated scheduled breaks can be the fatal cause of any serious semi-truck accident.

Experienced Truck Accident Attorneys That Are on YOUR Side

Keller & Keller is recognized as one of the state's top-rated personal injury law firms and our Indianapolis semi-truck accident lawyers have successfully represented hundreds of victims who once experienced your current pain and frustration.

When you hire us to represent you for your semi-truck accident claim, you receive the full attention of our award-winning firm. This means our attorneys and paralegals will be there for you throughout your entire case to answer your questions and provide you with any assistance you might require.