What you’ll learn reading this article: When it comes to operating a vehicle, both teen drivers and senior drivers are in the highest risk groups for accidents in the United States. Teens are often freshly licensed, less experienced and easily distracted, and unfortunately, they are three times more likely to be killed while driving than… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana hosts many dangerous roads, and drivers in Indianapolis, which is encircled by interstates, are especially in danger of accidents. Surprisingly, many of Indianapolis’ roads that are most dangerous for drivers are also most dangerous for pedestrians, seeing heavy traffic of all kinds throughout the year. Drunk, distracted and… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol in all 50 states, and yet people still do it. When someone gets behind the wheel while drunk or high, they are going beyond the everyday negligence that can result in accidents. They are making the decision… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Over half of Indiana is made up of farmland. Rural roads can offer particular dangers that city streets do not. Harvest season can be especially dangerous for drivers as farm equipment and machinery is operating. Indiana is made up of almost 23 million acres of land, and there’s a… Read more »
Most people have heard of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, but many do not know all that it entails. For example, most people associate PTSD with veterans due to the very traumatic things they experience during combat and war. And while combat is traumatizing, one of the leading causes of PTSD in the United States… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: In many cases, the government and its officials have immunity when it comes to being found liable for accidents. Exceptions to governmental immunity do exist, and you can pursue claims in the event of an accident with a government-owned vehicle. Because of contributory negligence, if you are found to… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Severe weather in Indiana is a common occurrence, no matter the season. Spring and summer can see severe thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes, whereas fall and winter can commonly see freezing rain, hail, sleet, snow and icy roads. Indiana can have particularly troublesome winters and was even found to be… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Setting up an auto accident claim starts with exchanging information at the scene. Having an attorney makes the claims process much easier. Avoid giving formal statements until you talk to your attorney. The moments after a car accident are very important. Now’s your chance to exchange insurance information with… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: You have several options when it comes to covering medical expenses after an accident, including your own medical insurance, the other driver’s auto insurance company and supplemental health care insurance such as MedPay. The other driver’s car insurance company will often take longer to agree to cover costs, so… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: A sample demand letter for a car accident should only include factual statements and should avoid opinion and bias; because of this, it is a good idea to have an attorney draft a demand letter for you. Sample demand letters for car accidents serve as the starting-off point for… Read more »