Despite Indiana passing a Hands-Free Law in 2020 to crack down on texting while driving accidents, these incidents continue to be an issue. Since 2020, reports say that over 14,000 citations have been issued for drivers who were using their phones. Additional data shows that crashes and fatalities involving distracted drivers also increased during that… Read more »
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Back Pain After a Motorcycle Accident
It’s relatively common for riders to experience back pain after a motorcycle accident. This is because back injuries, such as injuries to the discs and muscles, can easily occur in a motorcycle accident. In some cases, back pain may result from an obvious injury, and in other cases, it can take time for back pain… Read more »
The Car Accident Settlement Process in Indiana
What you’ll learn from this article: Did you know you can collect compensation for a car accident without setting foot in court? Most car accident claims end in negotiated agreements between the parties. With the right legal support, you can secure valuable compensation for your injuries, car damage, lost wages, and other losses. Here’s what… Read more »
Could You Receive a Broken Hand Car Accident Settlement?
What you’ll learn from this article: Your fingers, hands, and wrists can easily be fractured in the force of a car accident. During the crash, you might suddenly grab the dashboard or brace yourself against the door without realizing you’re putting your hands at risk. Even if you weren’t the driver, you could be suffering… Read more »
Jaw Pain From Whiplash After a Car Accident
Car accidents can cause victims to sustain numerous types of injuries ranging from mild to fatal. One especially common injury is whiplash. Whiplash usually occurs when a person’s head whips back and forth in a sudden motion, causing strain and damage to the soft tissues of the neck. This sudden trauma is common in car… Read more »
Pedestrian Accident Statistics: What You Need to Know
Every day, numerous individuals travel on foot to go to work, school, and other important destinations in Indiana. Sadly, pedestrian accident statistics show many pedestrians are killed in Indiana every year, and many more experience life-changing injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered from an injury after a pedestrian accident, you need to… Read more »
Airplane Accident: Can You Sue An Airline?
Generally speaking, commercial air travel is considered one of the safest modes of transportation. There are millions of flights domestically and internationally every year, and very few result in death. In 2022, for example, there were 27.9 million flights across the globe. According to the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives, of those flights, there were… Read more »
Indiana Pedestrian Laws: What Are They?
Any kind of accident can be tragic and traumatizing, but some of the worst accidents are those involving pedestrians. According to the CDC, more than 7,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2020 — and even when death does not occur, the injuries are often severe. In the same year, over 100,000 emergency department… Read more »
What to Do if You Hit a Deer
Collisions involving wildlife happen more often than you might think. According to Indiana’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, more than 14,000 collisions yearly involve deer. These kinds of collisions are particularly common in suburban areas with fields, forests, and other wooded areas. But what happens when you hit a deer? Are these kinds of collisions… Read more »
T-Bone Accident: Who Is at Fault?
If you’ve been injured in a T-bone accident, you may be entitled to compensation that can help pay for your injuries and other potential damages. However, as Indiana is an at-fault state, you must be able to prove that another party was at-fault to file a claim against them and win your case. Unfortunately, T-bone… Read more »