Suffering car accident face injuries can completely change your life. From broken bones to severe lacerations and scarring, crashes can leave you permanently disfigured. The physical and emotional trauma takes an immense toll. But does enduring serious facial damage qualify as grounds to sue the at-fault driver? Absolutely. You can and should pursue legal action… Read more »
A wrong way driver accident is one of the most dangerous traffic situations imaginable. When a driver enters a road or highway going the wrong direction, usually in the oncoming lanes, the chance of a head-on collision rises exponentially. These types of crashes often lead to serious injuries and fatalities, like a recent incident in… Read more »
Whether you walk on a street in your neighborhood, bike in the center of the road or near the curb, or drive on a roadway in our city, you’ll cross at least one intersection. As Indianapolis car accident attorneys we wrote this article to help you identify, navigate, and report dangerous intersections to protect our… Read more »
Being involved in a car accident can cause extensive injuries, including potentially serious damage to your eyes and vision. From blunt force trauma to penetrating injuries, crashes can pose numerous hazards to ocular health. Understanding common car accident-related eye injuries and what to do if your vision is compromised after a collision is critical. Prevalence… Read more »
U-turns can be convenient – but also risky. When they aren’t done properly, U-turns can easily cause an accident. Additionally, distracted drivers may not see a driver who is doing a proper and legal U-turn. These are just some of the factors that make determining fault in a U-turn accident somewhat complicated. If you were… Read more »
Being in a car accident is already stressful, but it gets even more complicated if you are in an accident with an unlicensed driver and you cause it. Who is at fault if a driver without a license is involved in an accident? Hitting an unlicensed driver brings up all kinds of questions about who… Read more »
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 »
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 »