Not all car accidents end in injury, but when they do, you may be entitled to compensation that can help you pay for your car accident injuries and other potential damages. Car accident injuries not only affect victims physically, but they can also affect a person financially and emotionally. This is why filing a claim… Read more »
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Driving While Intoxicated: Is It a Felony in Indiana?
Driving while intoxicated is illegal in Indiana, but this does not mean that a DUI is automatically a felony charge. Indiana classifies driving while intoxicated as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the severity of the incident and the details of the scene. In this article, we’ll dive deeper to help you better… Read more »
How to Report an Accident on Google Maps
Have you ever gotten a warning about an accident or traffic slowdown ahead while driving with Google Maps? That’s because Google Maps allows people to report events on the road in real time. Google Maps lets you report many kinds of road incidents including crashes, construction, lane closures, speed traps, stalled vehicles, slowdowns, and objects… Read more »
What is the Main Cause of Rear-End Crashes in Indiana?
What you’ll learn from this article: A rear end crash takes place in the blink of an eye and leaves you wondering, “What just happened?” It’s a shocking situation that happens thousands of times every day across the United States. Rear-end collisions account for 28% of all U.S. motor vehicle crashes and approximately 1.4 million… Read more »
What to Do After a Bike Accident
Biking offers a healthy and eco-friendly alternative to driving, but, tragically, many cyclists suffer from serious or even fatal injuries every year. Although some of these individuals were injured due to serious bicycle falls, numerous others were struck by vehicles. The National Safety Council stated that 806 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle traffic accidents… Read more »
Is Whiplash Dangerous?
Whiplash is a type of injury that occurs when sudden force jerks the head back and forth, causing the soft tissues of the neck to stretch past their normal range of motion. The sudden force of this movement can strain or tear the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the neck, leading to pain, stiffness, and… Read more »
How to Ask for Pain and Suffering
If you suffered from an accident, you may now face any number of injuries that impact different aspects of your life, such as your social life, mental and emotional health, and your ability to enjoy activities. Fortunately, you can file a claim or lawsuit against the party responsible for your accident, and you can seek… Read more »
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Indiana
In 2020, there were over 5,000 motorcycle accident fatalities and 83,000 injuries. Additionally, data shows motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a collision than drivers or passengers in other motor vehicles. For these reasons, motorcyclists must do as much as they can to protect themselves when on the roads. This includes wearing… Read more »
How to File a Personal Injury Claim Without a Lawyer
If you are injured in an accident in Indiana, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages you have suffered. Such damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. When you file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for these things, insurance companies and the court… Read more »
Can You Report a Drunk Driver After the Fact?
In 2020, there were 106 fatal drunk-driving collisions in Indiana. These incidents caused 124 deaths. Driving while intoxicated is never acceptable and is extremely dangerous to both the impaired driver and those on the road around them. If you notice a vehicle driving erratically on the street, should you notify the police? If you suspect… Read more »