Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana is one of the busiest truck corridors in the country. But just because it's busy doesn't mean that truckers — and the trucking companies they work for — get a free pass on safety. They are still required to comply with federal and state trucking regulations.
When these regulations are overlooked or ignored, serious injury and wrongful death can occur. With so many semi trucks passing through Northwest Indiana, 18 wheeler collisions occur at alarming rates and injure or kill far too many innocent motorists.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, or if you have lost your loved one in a fatal semi truck crash, the Murphy & Yoder Law Firm, P.C. can help. Call us today at 219-682-1053 to schedule your free initial consultation. You can also e-mail our firm and someone will be in touch with you promptly. From our office in Merrillville, we serve clients throughout Northwest Indiana.
Injured in a truck accident? Choose an experienced attorney to help.
Our firm encourages you to hire an attorney as soon as possible after a truck accident. It is likely that the trucking company will have their experts on the accident scene soon after the crash. Andrew M. Yoder has more than ten years of personal injury experience. Working with a network of experts — including accident reconstruction experts — he can make sure evidence is secured and documented. This information will ultimately be used to identify the cause of the accident — and make a case for the compensation you deserve for your losses. In addition to serious injuries, we handle wrongful death claims.
Causes of Truck Accidents
The Murphy & Yoder Law Firm, P.C. has the resources and the determination to launch a full investigation into the cause of a semi truck accident. Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue
- Defective truck equipment
- Overloaded trucks/unsecured loads
- Excessive speed
- Other noncompliance with trucking regulations
Schedule your free initial consultation.
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, or if your loved one died because of a trucker's negligence, call the Murphy & Yoder Law Firm, P.C. at 219-682-1053 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.
