When operating your vehicle, you rely on the overall safety of its design and maintenance. Unfortunately, mechanical issues can cause a traffic accident, even if you were driving safely. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicated that there are thousands of wrecks caused by mechanical failures every year. Mechanical failures can result from the negligence… Read more »
When school’s out, the children reign, and unfortunately, this means an increased risk of being involved in or causing a fatal car accident for teenagers. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and what experts refer to as the “100 Deadliest Days.” This period spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is considered… Read more »
In this article, you will learn about: The increase in wrong way crashes in the United States Recent wrong-way collisions on Indiana’s freeways Factors in drivers driving in the wrong direction Countermeasures that drivers and others can take Although wrong-way driving accounts for only 3% of accidents on high speed divided highways, these collisions are… Read more »
What you’ll learn from reading this article: What causes rollover accidents Common injuries that can occur from a rollover How to stay safe and prevent these accidents in the future Getting into an accident, no matter how serious, can result in both mental and physical trauma — but rollover accidents are often the worst and… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Determining liability in Indiana head-on collisions is harder than it seems. Indiana is a modified comparative fault state where establishing fault is particularly important. Head-on collisions are complex accidents and it’s essential to have a great lawyer. After a head-on collision in Indiana, everyone searches for answers about how… Read more »
Auto accidents are always traumatic events that can cause significant damage and injury to the body. Such events can also affect mental health. For some car crash victims, their mental health and well-being can remain damaged long after a crash occurred. In fact, auto accidents are a leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Statistics demonstrating the unexpected increase in fatal accidents during the pandemic Causes of increases in car accidents during 2020 How you can keep yourself safe on the road At a time when fewer cars have been on the road because of Covid restrictions and concerns about leaving the safety… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana has certain restrictions in place for known medical conditions that may affect a driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. When an unforeseen medical emergency occurs, a driver may not be found liable if they meet the standards for the sudden emergency doctrine. Cases dealing with medical emergencies… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Bad weather contributes to many road accidents. Planning ahead can help keep you safe. If you’re hurt in an accident, a local lawyer can help clarify how weather played a role in your crash. Did you know bad weather is a factor in 1 in 5 traffic accidents? In… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Snow and ice create dangerous driving conditions that affect roadways as well as visibility. There are several steps Hoosier drivers can take to prepare their vehicles and themselves for safer winter driving. Indiana is an at-fault state, which means that even if weather conditions contribute to an accident, at… Read more »