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Indiana Truck Accident Lawyer

To protect your rights, it's imperative to have knowledgeable legal council to begin investigating immediately, preserve evidence, and help you get the best possible result in pursuing your claim against the trucking company. E.J. Leizerman and Associates is a law firm that accepts semi truck accident cases across the country. In Indiana, we associate with the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, a law firm that handles tractor-trailer accidents throughout the state.

Thomas C. Doehrman has more than 25 years of experience in representing persons who have suffered serious bodily injury. He was elected Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year 2002 by the ITLA Board of Directors. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc. since 1982 and currently serves as BIAI's Board Chairman. In addition, he has substantial experience in successfully representing individuals who have sustained serious injuries and families who have lost a loved one as the result of a wrongful death throughout the State of Indiana.

• Admitted to bar, 1976, Indiana; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana and Southern District of Indiana.
• Preparatory and legal education, Indiana University (B.A., 1973; J.D., cum laude, 1976).

E.J. Leizerman & Associates Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain are familiar with exceptions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (title 49, Parts 350-399) that affect trucks operating only in Indiana, as there are some situations where a tractor-trailer or other commercial motor vehicles are involved in only intrastate travel. For example, an appliance store in Indianapolis may own a truck that only makes in-state deliveries.
The Indiana Department of Public Safety has adopted Title 49, Parts 382-384 and 390-399 of the federal regulations with a few notable provisions, including:

Driver Qualification:

Indiana has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Regulations with a few modifications. The age limit was altered: in Indiana, a driver may be as young as 18 years old if he’s not transporting hazardous waste. Otherwise, he must be at least 21. Also, a driver who does not meet the physical qualifications to operate a commercial motor vehicle in Indiana may apply for a waiver from the state.

Vehicle Marking/Identification:

Indiana hasn’t adopted Sec. 390.21 of the Federal Regulations for intrastate operation. Intrastate vehicles under the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission, however, are subject to any applicable vehicle identification requirements issued by that agency.

Loads:

Indiana has adopted Part 393 of the Federal Regulations, including regulations dealing with projecting and shifting or falling. In addition to the Federal Regulations, see 67 Indiana Code Sec. 231.209 for requirements regarding projecting loads.


If you have been involved in a truck accident in Indiana, contact one of our Indiana lawyers or attorneys to help you with more information or to answer any questions you have.

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