What you will learn from reading this article: Common injuries from motorcycle accidents Common causes of motorcycle accidents Riding a motorcycle can best be summed up in two somewhat contradictory anonymous quotations: Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. And There are two kinds of riders: those who have crashed and those… Read more »
What you’ll learn from reading this article: How weather affects liability for car accidents in Indiana Pointers for driving safely in hazardous weather conditions Indiana is blessed (is that the right word?) with all kinds of weather — much of it dangerous for drivers. Yes, our spring and summer seasons are beautiful but often plagued… Read more »
Auto accidents are always traumatic events that can cause significant damage and injury to the body. Such events can also affect mental health. For some car crash victims, their mental health and well-being can remain damaged long after a crash occurred. In fact, auto accidents are a leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: It’s springtime! Everyone is going outdoors to enjoy some warmth and sunshine. With redbud trees and peonies in full bloom, Indiana is particularly beautiful this time of year. But good weather reliably brings an increase in personal injury accidents. When people head outside for hikes, sports, parties, and more,… Read more »
What you will learn from reading this article: What are traumatic brain injuries? What are common causes of TBIs? How do motor vehicle accidents cause TBIs? What are the symptoms of TBIs? What are the long-term effects of TBIs? How are TBIs diagnosed? A traumatic brain injury is exactly what it sounds like: a traumatic… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: What is highway hypnosis? How can highway hypnosis and drowsy driving accidents be avoided? Have you ever found yourself in your driveway after commuting home from work and realized that you have no recollection of the actual journey? Your brain was on a kind of automatic pilot. This situation… Read more »
In this article, you will read: Indiana Good Samaritan Codes (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who comes upon the scene of an emergency or accident, complies with IC 9-26-1-1.5, or is summoned to the scene of an emergency or accident and, in good faith, gratuitously renders emergency care at the scene of… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Statistics demonstrating the unexpected increase in fatal accidents during the pandemic Causes of increases in car accidents during 2020 How you can keep yourself safe on the road At a time when fewer cars have been on the road because of Covid restrictions and concerns about leaving the safety… Read more »
What you’ll learn from reading this article: Seat belt statistics – both front and rear Indiana seatbelt laws Your ability to sue even if you were not wearing a seatbelt Seatbelt Statistics Most people recognize the importance of wearing seatbelts. Back in 2000, only 70.7% of front-seat passengers used seatbelts, but as of 2019, that… Read more »
What you’ll learn from reading this article: What you are responsible for when making an insurance claim What your insurance company is responsible for when you make an insurance claim What rights you have if your claim is denied There may come a time when you experience a slip and fall injury, a car accident,… Read more »