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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Collisions involving wildlife happen more often than you might think. According to Indiana’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, more than 14,000 collisions yearly involve deer. These kinds of collisions are particularly common in suburban areas with fields, forests, and other wooded areas. But what happens when you hit a deer? Are these kinds of collisions… Read more »
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 »
What you’ll learn from this article: A rear end crash takes place in the blink of an eye and leaves you wondering, “What just happened?” It’s a shocking situation that happens thousands of times every day across the United States. Rear-end collisions account for 28% of all U.S. motor vehicle crashes and approximately 1.4 million… Read more »
Whiplash is a type of injury that occurs when sudden force jerks the head back and forth, causing the soft tissues of the neck to stretch past their normal range of motion. The sudden force of this movement can strain or tear the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the neck, leading to pain, stiffness, and… Read more »
In 2020, there were 106 fatal drunk-driving collisions in Indiana. These incidents caused 124 deaths. Driving while intoxicated is never acceptable and is extremely dangerous to both the impaired driver and those on the road around them. If you notice a vehicle driving erratically on the street, should you notify the police? If you suspect… Read more »