About 85% of car accidents in Indiana are logged as only fender benders causing property damage, not major injuries or fatalities, according to Indiana Traffic Safety Facts. You may think that if everyone is fine and there’s only minor damage to your car, you don’t need to file an accident report. Legally, in Indiana, you… Read more »
Surviving the loss of a loved one is hard enough already. When that loss was caused by someone else’s negligence, the pain can be unbearable. Dealing with the death of a loved one may also be accompanied by financial strain, emotional burdens, and major life changes for you and other survivors. Even if you received… Read more »
As a society, we tend to use the word “negligence” to mean any kind of neglect, but it has a more specific meaning when used legally. Furthermore, there is a difference between negligence and negligence per se. Negligence The negligent definition is “failing to take proper care in doing something.” This applies to many instances,… Read more »
Nearly half of Indiana households own at least one dog. Although these pets make great companions, they’re still animals, and no amount of training can remove their territorial instincts and defensive behaviors. Even expertly-trained dogs can bite adults and children, causing injuries ranging from minor to fatal. If you were bitten or attacked by a… Read more »
Recently, a woman suffered a serious broken pelvis in a vehicular collision. An intoxicated driver who was operating his SUV with a blood alcohol concentration of .172%, over double the legal limit of .08%, struck her vehicle at a high speed. The victim suffered from excruciating pain due to the inebriated driver’s negligence. Authorities arrested… Read more »
After multiple accidents involving Megabus in Indianapolis a few years back, the company pulled its services in the city. The accidents, which left many people severely injured, raised questions about the safety of these double-decker buses. However, recent reports say that Megabus is returning to the area just in time for spring break. Initially, the… Read more »
One of the most devastating and catastrophic injuries a person can suffer is a back injury that damages the spinal cord. Your back is a major support structure for your body, so any severe damage that compromises this part of the body can leave you permanently impaired and disabled. Not only are the costs of… Read more »
What you’ll learn from this article: Fatal and non-fatal Indiana motorcycle accidents are on the rise. Contrary to popular belief, motorcyclists aren’t entirely responsible for the trend. Thousands of crashes occur because other motorists slam into motorcycles at intersections and everywhere else on the road. In a motorcycle-vs.-vehicle crash, the motorcyclist is far more likely… Read more »
Every year, over a million Americans suffer from slip and fall injuries, 17,000 of which are fatal. Even seemingly minor slip and fall accidents can result in incredibly serious and debilitating injuries, including hip injuries. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket, weight-bearing joint formed by the femur and the pelvis. This joint takes on a… Read more »
Every state has laws regarding the use and operation of motor vehicles, including motorcycles. It’s important to understand these laws to keep yourself and others on the road around you safe and to avoid violations that can lead to fines and other serious consequences. If you are ever involved in a motorcycle accident, don’t hesitate… Read more »