What you’ll learn from this article: Why motor vehicle accidents should always be reported and how to do that How to get a copy of your accident report How your compensation can be affected by “at-fault” rulings After a car accident, everyone involved usually wants a copy of the police report. In fact, in order… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Learn the seven most common mistakes injured people make after their accidents. People who suffer injury from an accident and hire a lawyer get 3.5 times more money than those who try to settle on their own. You’ve been in a car accident, slipped and fallen or been bitten… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: A significant number of boating accidents occur in Indiana and most of them involve small recreational watercraft. A recent ruling in a Missouri boating accident case where nine people from Indianapolis were killed involved the 1851 Shipowners Limitation of Liability Act to avoid compensating survivors and relatives of any… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Roundabouts are intended to reduce car crashes, although many traffic intersections converted to traffic circles have actually become more accident-prone than before. Carmel, Indiana -the roundabout capital of the world- is looking at additional ways to limit crashes at traffic crossings, including an enforceable speed limit for roundabouts. If… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana ranks #3 for the number of vehicle-train collisions in the United States. Vehicle-train collisions are more common than you think, with over 2,000 collisions occurring in the United States in 2018. Many accidents involving vehicles and trains occur at unprotected train crossings. In December 2019, two different vehicles… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Impairment can happen at a BAC level of .02%, only ¼ of the legal DUI concentration. Impaired drivers may not always meet the established blood alcohol concentration DUI level and yet they can still cause alcohol-related accidents. Bar and restaurant owners who over-serve can be found legally responsible for… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: While road conditions can affect or impair a driver at any time of year, winter weather is particularly problematic. In November 2019 for instance, police responded to 95 road accidents after the first snow in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with additional call-ins for things like sliding off the road due… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Recent catastrophic car accidents in and around Indianapolis show why alcohol-related crashes account for 10% of all Indiana traffic fatalities. Impaired drivers tend to drive at high speeds, operate their vehicles erratically, have slow reaction times and contribute to collisions that injure and kill people. Know the legal concepts… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: When hit and injured by an underinsured driver, you may be at a personal loss for thousands of dollars and should seek the help of a qualified attorney to fight for your rights. The state of Indiana requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance and uninsured motorist coverage…. Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Never Heard of Dram Shops? Chances are, you’ve visited one – like your favorite restaurant or bar. Dram shop is an old-world term that originates in 18th century England. Back then, people are served gin by the spoonful, called a dram. Eventually the places where people could get their… Read more »