Road construction zones are vital for maintaining safe driving conditions across Indiana. Whether during the day or night, construction projects introduce specific hazards. While traffic congestion is common during daylight hours, reduced visibility poses challenges at night. Work zone accidents can be preventable or unavoidable, underscoring the need for cautious driving to safeguard all parties… Read more »
Car Accidents
Drowsy Driving: How Sleep Deprivation Affects Drivers
The peril posed by drowsy driving extends beyond the driver to encompass all road users. The hazards tied to sleepiness while driving not only lead to injuries but, tragically, can result in fatalities. A preventable calamity can arise from driver fatigue or insufficient sleep. Regrettably, occurrences of drowsy driving accidents are more frequent than commonly… Read more »
The Most Effective Car Safety Features in Vehicles
Automobile safety has evolved dramatically over the last 60 years. More and more safety features in cars have been added from 1968, when the federal government first required all new cars to include three-point seatbelts, to 2018, when backup cameras became mandatory. Before choosing a new vehicle, you should evaluate its safety features. The most… Read more »
Back Surgery Types: Surgeries You Could Have After an Accident
Car accidents can cause victims to suffer from life-altering and debilitating back injuries, including spinal cord injuries. Around 4,200 Americans sustain spinal cord injuries from car accidents every year, causing intense pain and immobility. Sadly, these injuries are more than just inconvenient and painful — you may also require costly back surgery after a car… Read more »
Car Accident in the Rain: What Should I Do?
Most people understand how claims work when they are in an accident with another driver who was at fault. But what about single-car accidents where only one driver is involved? And what if that accident happened due to bad weather, such as rainfall? Are you automatically at fault? Can you blame the rain for your… Read more »
Distracted Driving: Texting While Driving Accidents
Despite Indiana passing a Hands-Free Law in 2020 to crack down on texting while driving accidents, these incidents continue to be an issue. Since 2020, reports say that over 14,000 citations have been issued for drivers who were using their phones. Additional data shows that crashes and fatalities involving distracted drivers also increased during that… Read more »
The Car Accident Settlement Process in Indiana
What you’ll learn from this article: Did you know you can collect compensation for a car accident without setting foot in court? Most car accident claims end in negotiated agreements between the parties. With the right legal support, you can secure valuable compensation for your injuries, car damage, lost wages, and other losses. Here’s what… Read more »
Could You Receive a Broken Hand Car Accident Settlement?
What you’ll learn from this article: Your fingers, hands, and wrists can easily be fractured in the force of a car accident. During the crash, you might suddenly grab the dashboard or brace yourself against the door without realizing you’re putting your hands at risk. Even if you weren’t the driver, you could be suffering… Read more »
Jaw Pain From Whiplash After a Car Accident
Car accidents can cause victims to sustain numerous types of injuries ranging from mild to fatal. One especially common injury is whiplash. Whiplash usually occurs when a person’s head whips back and forth in a sudden motion, causing strain and damage to the soft tissues of the neck. This sudden trauma is common in car… Read more »
T-Bone Accident: Who Is at Fault?
If you’ve been injured in a T-bone accident, you may be entitled to compensation that can help pay for your injuries and other potential damages. However, as Indiana is an at-fault state, you must be able to prove that another party was at-fault to file a claim against them and win your case. Unfortunately, T-bone… Read more »