Being a good driver means knowing the rules of the road. Indiana traffic laws change and evolve all the time. Sometimes, the changes are small, but they can also be significant. What is legal one day might end up being illegal the next. New regulations are added to the Indiana legal code to make it safer… Read more »
Broken ribs are a common injury from car accidents. When you are in an accident, your body is exposed to strong forces, often from multiple directions. The pressure placed on your chest cavity can be intense, often causing broken or fractured ribs. The pain associated with broken ribs can be intense, and these injuries can… Read more »
Semi-truck driving can be dangerous, which is why federal and state governments have strict regulations that truck drivers and their employers must follow. If truckers or the companies they work for break these laws and cause an accident, they can be held liable. One of the critically important regulations is Hours of Service, which regulates… Read more »
Dog leash laws can vary by state. In Indiana, there is not a statewide leash law. Instead, each local city or municipality can set its own laws concerning restraining dogs. That said, most cities in Indiana do require that a dog be restrained, whether it is on public property or the owner’s private property. Furthermore,… Read more »
When you are injured in an accident, to win your case and recover compensation for the damages you have suffered, Indiana negligence law requires that you first establish fault. In other words, you must prove that another party acted negligently and that their negligence is what caused the accident and your injuries. Establishing fault is… Read more »
According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), slips and falls account for over 1 million hospital emergency room visits each year, or 12% of total falls. Additionally, slips and falls represent the primary cause of lost work days. You may think slips and falls are reserved for elderly people or those who are clumsy,… Read more »
Drunk driving kills thousands of people every year. According to the NHTSA, 37 people die each day on average in the U.S. as a result of drunk driving. In 2021, the total number of deaths from drunk driving accidents was 13,384. In Indiana specifically, the most recent data for how many fatalities there were from… Read more »
According to AAA, more than one hit and run accident occurs every minute in America, which averages out to around 682,000 crashes per year. Additionally, hit and run accidents have increased by about 7.2% every year since 2009. While each state has laws that are meant to help prevent hit and runs from occurring, these… Read more »
If you or someone you love is suffering from a car accident brain injury, you’re not alone. In the US, Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) make up a substantial number of injury-related deaths and disabilities, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These injuries account for approximately 30 percent of all… Read more »
A slip-and-fall is one of the top 10 most preventable injuries. Falls are also among the nation’s top 3 causes of potentially preventable deaths, along with poisonings and traffic accidents. Although preventing all slip and fall injuries is impossible, you can take steps to protect yourself. Here are some helpful tips on how to prevent… Read more »