Indiana Fatal Crashes Rising

Indiana Fatal Crashes Rising

Since the start of the pandemic, reports have shown an increase in fatalities due to reckless driving. Nationwide, there has been an 18.4% increase in fatal car crashes, with some states suffering more than others. In Indiana, fatal crashes are rising with data collected by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute showing an 8% increase since… Read more »

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Can a Passenger Recover Damages After a Drunk Driving Accident?

Drunk driving is a serious offense that can lead to devastating accidents. When damages and injuries are sustained from an Indiana drunk driving accident, injured victims have a right to take legal action against the drunk driver, including individuals who were passengers in an affected vehicle. However, understanding your rights as a passenger and navigating… Read more »

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Types of Damages You Can Suffer in a DUI Accident

What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana DUI crashes cause life-changing economic and non-economic damages. As an injured person, you can seek compensation for certain damages. A DUI accident lawyer can help you secure high-value compensation. This year, hundreds of Indiana DUI crashes will cause severe bodily injuries and deep emotional wounds. Recovering from a… Read more »

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Are Drunk Drivers Always at Fault in an Accident?

What you’ll learn reading this article: Drunk drivers aren’t automatically at fault for auto accidents. Many cases involve some level of shared responsibility. These are challenging cases and you’ll need an Indiana DUI lawyer to help you understand your options. Drunk driving is a crime that puts everyone on Hoosier roads at risk. So you… Read more »

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Fatigued Drivers Just As Dangerous As Drunk Drivers on Indiana Roads

What you’ll learn reading this article: Driving while drowsy or fatigued is just as dangerous as drinking and driving. Falling asleep at the wheel or fatigued driving accounts for almost 30% of serious injury collisions a year in Indiana. The warning signs of fatigued driving and what to do to combat them. If you don’t… Read more »

Can a Drunk Driver Be Liable for Injuries if He is Not Found Guilty of DUI?

When a driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol, the driver places himself and others at risk for serious injuries and death. In 2017,10,874 people died in DUI accidents involving a driver with a BAC of .08 or higher. The number represented 29 percent of all traffic fatalities for that year…. Read more »

NHTSA Releases 2017 Alcohol-Impaired Driving Information

Last month, the NHTSA released its 2017 Traffic Safety Facts related to alcohol-impaired driving. There was a slight decrease in the number of DUI-related fatalities from 2016 to 2017. Unfortunately, 10,874 individuals lost their lives in DUI accidents in 2017 (an average of 1 person every 48 minutes). Fatalities in alcohol-impaired driving accidents represented 29… Read more »

Should I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for My Indianapolis Accident?

When another party injures you, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages under Indiana’s personal injury laws. If you cannot settle your claim, you have the right to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for your damages. However, is it better to settle your claim outside of court or file a personal injury… Read more »

Loss of Consortium – Am I Entitled to Compensation for My Spouse’s Injury?

It is a stressful and difficult time when your spouse is injured in an accident. In addition to being worried about your spouse, you must deal with the financial burden placed on your family because of the accident. You must also assume many of the duties that your spouse took care of while your spouse… Read more »

What Should I Do If I Am in a Car Accident During a Vacation?

No one wants to be involved in a car accident, especially during a vacation. Being involved in a traffic accident at home is frustrating regardless of whether you suffer injuries or walk away from the crash. However, when you are on vacation, being in a car accident can be even more challenging. What do you… Read more »