Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
Daniel Buba
Education
- Law School: J.D., cum laude, Chicago-Kent Colleg of Law, 1994
- Undergraduate Degrees: B.A., Siena Heights University, 1988
Martindale-Hubbell and other legal ratings
- Super Lawyers, Indiana Super Lawyer (multiple years)
- U.S. News & World Report, Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers in America Selection (multiple years)
Trucking specific organizations and leadership positions and awards
- Trucking Leadership Positions:
- Board of Regents, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2016-present
- Board of Directors, AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, 2007-present
- Chair, AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, 2012-13
- Founding Member, Trucking Litigation Group Lobby Day, Washington D.C., 2012
- Chair-Elect, AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, 2011-12
- Secretary, AAJ Interstate Trucking Litigation Group, 2010-11
- Treasurer, AAJ Interstate Trucking Litigation Group, 2009-10
- Special Projects Chair, AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, 2008
- Co-Chair, AAJ Trucking Litigation Group Members-Only Chicago Seminar, 2008
- Trucking Organization Memberships:
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, 2016-present
- AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, 2007-present
- Truck Accident Attorneys Roundtable, 2013-present
- Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, 2009-10
Law Organizations and leadership and awards
- AAJ Member Oversight Committee, appointed 2018
- Vice-President, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, 2015-present
- Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, 2014-present
- AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2007-present
- Board of Directors, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2014-present
- AAJ State Delegate (Indiana), 2014-present
- President, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2008
- President-elect, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2007
- First Vice President, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2006
- Legislative Liaison Committee, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2006
- Secretary, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2005
- Board of Managers, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2002-09
- Board of Directors, Indianapolis Bar Foundation, 2005-09
- Chair, Grants Committee, Indianapolis Bar Foundation, 2005.
- Chair, Lawyer Referral Service, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2002-03
- Co Chair, IBA Bench Bar Conference, 2001
- Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation (Inducted 2001)
- Senior Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation (Inducted 2013)
Notable Results
- Truck Crash Settlement, $3,400,000. Disputed liability, mild traumatic brain injury.
- Truck Crash Settlement, $975,000. Disputed liability, orthopaedic injuries with ongoing impairment.
- Truck Crash Settlement: $450,000. Disputed liability, vertebral injuries with ongoing impairment
Additional Information
- Since graduating law school in 1994, Mr. Buba has maintained a practice in the Indianapolis area. Prior to joining the Plaintiffs bar, Mr. Buba practiced as an in-house defense lawyer for a large insurance company, representing a variety of commercial clients, including truck drivers and trucking companies. Mr. Buba has authored numerous legal papers and lectures at local and national legal seminars.