Yes, a car accident can cause a stroke, but not in the way that you may think. Although the shock of being involved in a traumatic event can cause a spike in blood pressure, the surge of adrenaline alone will not cause a stroke. A stroke can happen because of a head injury causing a… Read more »
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Why Motorcyclists Tend to Be Blamed But Are Not Always Responsible for the Accident
Motorcycles are a fun and exhilarating method of transportation, and it’s no mystery why motorcyclists enjoy riding so much. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle poses a greater degree of risk than operating a standard passenger car. Without the protection of the car’s body and safety features, such as seatbelts, motorcyclists are far more likely to suffer… Read more »
It’s Not Just Bars. Private Party Hosts Can Also Be Found Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is highly dangerous and can cause a serious or fatal traffic accident. If you’re injured in a wreck caused by a drunk driver, you can file a personal injury claim against them. Additionally, if someone served the drunk driver alcohol while they were already intoxicated, you can file a… Read more »
Chest Contusions from a Car Accident in Indiana. Can I Sue?
The injuries resulting from car accidents can range from mild to severe, depending on the individual involved and how exactly they were injured from the force of the impact. For instance, front-seat passengers are more susceptible to certain chest injuries that can result from hitting the dashboard, the steering wheel, an airbag, or even from… Read more »
Whose Fault Is It In a Truck Rear-End Accident?
Semi-truck accidents can lead to incredibly serious or fatal injuries. Any car accident has the potential to be fatal, but semi-truck accidents are especially dangerous because they’re larger and weigh significantly more than standard passenger vehicles. In Indiana, trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — as opposed to passenger cars which weigh an average… Read more »
Do Personal Injury Caps Exist for Injury Claims in Indiana?
When you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, such as in a traffic accident or a medical malpractice case, you would typically pursue legal action to recover compensation for damages. These cases involve personal injury claims that consider the victim’s damages to determine how much money they are owed. So, are there personal injury… Read more »
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Indiana
A statute of limitations refers to the amount of time someone has after an incident or injury to seek compensation from the liable party. Those who experience a personal injury from a car accident or another occurrence can seek damages from the at-fault party for medical bills, lost wages, loss of future earnings, and more,… Read more »
Effectively Pursuing a Dram Shop Case: What You Need to Know
What you’ll learn from reading this article: The ins and outs of dram shop law Why you should pursue a dram shop case How to effectively pursue dram shop liability Though drunk driving laws are quite strict, resulting in serious punishments and reparations, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that around 10,000 people still… Read more »
Proving PTSD After an Accident
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 »
Traumatic Brain Injuries, Especially from Car Accidents
What you will learn from reading this article: What are traumatic brain injuries? What are common causes of TBIs? How do motor vehicle accidents cause TBIs? What are the symptoms of TBIs? What are the long-term effects of TBIs? How are TBIs diagnosed? A traumatic brain injury is exactly what it sounds like: a traumatic… Read more »