What you’ll learn from this article: Why motor vehicle accidents should always be reported and how to do that How to get a copy of your accident report How your compensation can be affected by “at-fault” rulings After a car accident, everyone involved usually wants a copy of the police report. In fact, in order… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Roundabouts are intended to reduce car crashes, although many traffic intersections converted to traffic circles have actually become more accident-prone than before. Carmel, Indiana -the roundabout capital of the world- is looking at additional ways to limit crashes at traffic crossings, including an enforceable speed limit for roundabouts. If… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana ranks #3 for the number of vehicle-train collisions in the United States. Vehicle-train collisions are more common than you think, with over 2,000 collisions occurring in the United States in 2018. Many accidents involving vehicles and trains occur at unprotected train crossings. In December 2019, two different vehicles… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: While road conditions can affect or impair a driver at any time of year, winter weather is particularly problematic. In November 2019 for instance, police responded to 95 road accidents after the first snow in Ft. Wayne, Indiana with additional call-ins for things like sliding off the road due… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Recent catastrophic car accidents in and around Indianapolis show why alcohol-related crashes account for 10% of all Indiana traffic fatalities. Impaired drivers tend to drive at high speeds, operate their vehicles erratically, have slow reaction times and contribute to collisions that injure and kill people. Know the legal concepts… Read more »