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 »
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 »
Individual railroads are all held to strict standards and bound by federal regulations to create and maintain a safe place for cars to cross railroad tracks. The reason is clear: Thousands of pounds of freight moving at high speeds spell disaster for much smaller cars and their drivers. That’s why railroad crossings are often marked… Read more »
Railroad crossings are incredibly dangerous due to the speed and size of trains compared to smaller vehicles or pedestrians that might be crossing. Across the country, there are thousands of railroad crossing accidents each year, and in Indiana specifically, there were 52 train crossing accidents in 2022. Just recently (September 12, 2023), there was an… Read more »
Golf carts are a way of life for many Americans. You may be an avid golfer who spends a lot of time on the green, the owner of a large property that you traverse with a golf cart, or a member of the growing number of small-town residents who use street-legal golf carts to get… Read more »
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 »
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), commonly called four-wheelers, have gained popularity in Indiana for their versatility in crossing open land, providing transportation for teens, and offering recreational enjoyment. However, the allure of ATVs comes with significant risks, as reckless driving and improper handling often result in severe accidents, particularly involving children. To prevent such tragedies, it’s crucial… Read more »
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 »
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 »