A head on collision (also called a “frontal” crash) can result in numerous injuries and can have a devastating effect on a person’s ability to return to his or her normal life and make an income. Extreme physical trauma – things like broken bones, internal bleeding, severe lacerations, and burns – are just some of… Read more »
The trucking industry is a crucial part of our society. Every day, thousands of trucks on the roads transport goods across the country. However, as integral as the commercial trucking industry is to the economy, these large trucks can also cause significant damage and devastating injuries when accidents occur. In 2020, over 100,000 large trucks… Read more »
Everyone knows that hit-and-run accidents are terrible. A driver, often under the influence, strikes another vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, and just – keeps driving, with no attempt to stop and see if there are any injuries or deaths. In the United States, there are an average of 2,000 hit-and-run accidents each day (6 of them… Read more »
T bone accidents, also known as broadside or side-impact collisions, are the second most dangerous type of collision, next to head-on collisions. Every year, around 5,000 people die due to t bone accidents. For those accidents where fatalities do not occur, victims still often suffer from severe injuries that can result in long-term complications. If… Read more »
Insurance companies are notorious for looking for ways to offer reduced settlements to get out of paying victims what they deserve after a car accident. Some insurers may even deny a claim altogether if they feel there is insufficient evidence. Thus, it is crucial to provide as much evidence as possible. This includes evidence that… Read more »
There are many kinds of gadgets companies use today to make what they do easier or to provide a better customer experience. And insurance companies are no different. One such gadget or device used by insurers is a car insurance tracking device, which is used as a part of discount programs to offer lower premiums… Read more »
Most people have heard of black boxes when referring to airplanes, but it is a little-known fact that motor vehicles can have these devices as well. And when an accident occurs, the data recorded by a vehicle’s black box could potentially help when determining fault. Read on to learn more about black box car devices… Read more »
Thousands of bus accidents occur every year, resulting in severe injuries and even fatalities. The exact numbers are hard to determine, as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration combines large trucks and large buses when reporting these statistics — but in 2020, they reported 4,998 fatal large truck and bus accidents. The number of truck… Read more »
What you’ll learn from this article: Wearing headphones while driving is a controversial topic in Indiana. Plenty of people believe it’s illegal. When they see people driving while wearing headphones or headsets, some will wag their fingers and say, “That’s not legal!” This is particularly common after a car accident when it’s time to sort… Read more »
What you’ll learn from this article: Did you slip and fall in a parking lot? Could an Indiana property owner be responsible for the dangerous parking lot hazards that caused your injuries? Slip and fall injuries can severely disrupt your life by damaging your health and draining your bank account. A simple slip and fall… Read more »