Some of the most common types of injuries people sustain in Indiana car accidents are blunt force trauma injuries. And while a blunt force injury can be as simple as a minor bruise, it can also be severe and result in complications, such as head or brain injuries. Unfortunately, many blunt force trauma injuries, like… Read more »
Your airbags are a safety feature meant to protect you in an accident. But what happens when the airbags fail to deploy? Does it mean something malfunctioned? Can it affect your Indiana car accident claim? Let’s take a look and find out. How Are My Airbags Supposed to Work? Airbags have been used in all… Read more »
T bone accidents, also known as broadside or side-impact collisions, are the second most dangerous type of collision, next to head-on collisions. Every year, around 5,000 people die due to t bone accidents. For those accidents where fatalities do not occur, victims still often suffer from severe injuries that can result in long-term complications. If… Read more »
Thousands of bus accidents occur every year, resulting in severe injuries and even fatalities. The exact numbers are hard to determine, as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration combines large trucks and large buses when reporting these statistics — but in 2020, they reported 4,998 fatal large truck and bus accidents. The number of truck… Read more »
Victims often suffer from muscle pain after a car accident. This can range from inconvenient to life-altering. Muscle spasms and ongoing muscle pain can definitely be part of your personal injury claim, assuming they are the result of being injured in a car accident. How a Car Accident Can Cause Muscle Pain Car accidents wreak… Read more »
The sudden physical trauma of a car accident can cause various minor and serious injuries. The knee is especially susceptible to injury in a wreck because it contains different fragile parts, and one such vulnerable part of the knee is the meniscus. Vehicle collision victims frequently suffer from meniscus tears, which can lead to expensive… Read more »
Car accidents frequently cause serious injuries to drivers and passengers. One area of the body that’s especially susceptible to damage is the abdominal region, which includes the spleen. A ruptured spleen from a car accident happens more than you think and can be very serious. If you suspect that you’ve suffered from a ruptured spleen,… Read more »
If you have spent time behind the wheel on an interstate or highway, chances are you have experienced brake checking either firsthand or observed it happening to another driver. When rear-end collisions happen, blame is usually placed on the driver in tow who collided with the car in front of them. However, what if someone… Read more »
Car accidents are always serious and overwhelming for victims regardless of the circumstances. Those involved in accidents are likely to feel frightened and unsure of how to pursue legal action to be compensated for their financial losses. These emotions will only be magnified when dealing with a hit-and-run car accident. However, if you have a… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: The typical Indiana police report doesn’t always include clear information about fault. Fault is determined by courts and insurance companies, long after the accident happens. Even without a police report, you can pursue accident compensation. You might be surprised to see what’s in the police report from your car… Read more »