Taking accountability for a person you hurt is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, not all drivers care enough or are brave enough to check on another driver or person they hit. In Indiana, victims of hit-and-run accidents may still be able to recover compensation...
Car Accidents
Understanding the probationary driver’s license
As a newly-licensed driver in Indiana, you have passed the test and proven that you understand the rules of the road. However, if you are under 21, you will not receive your full driving privileges yet. New drivers in Indiana under 21 receive a probationary driver's...
Can a special scaffold heal spinal cord injuries?
In Indiana, individuals with spinal cord injuries face the challenges of permanent paralysis, which changes victims' lives forever. However, a recent clinical trial has had some success with an innovative approach to treatment. UC Davis Health, located in California,...
Simple solutions for practicing mindfulness when driving
Indiana lawmakers passed the Hands-Free Law in July 2020, making operating a motor vehicle with a phone in your hand illegal. From then until March 2023, authorities issued more than 14,000 citations for breaking this law. While the number of citations has decreased...
Delayed car accident injury pain in Indiana
After a car accident, it is sometimes possible to return straight to work the next day and continue with normal activities. Pain is a main indicator of injury, and since you don't feel pain, you don't think you're injured. That is, until about a month or more later,...
Is driving in rain or snow more dangerous?
Certain weather conditions can increase the likelihood of car accidents occurring in Indiana and other areas. Many people automatically think driving in the snow is more dangerous than driving in the rain. This is what studies and statistics have shown on this topic....
What makes truck accident claims so difficult?
When you've just been in a motor vehicle accident in Indiana, there's sure to be some emotional stress regardless of the type of vehicle that hit you. Accidents with commercial vehicles are often particularly severe due to their sheer size and the fact that they often...
How to avoid fall motor vehicle accidents in Indiana
Fall is usually a beautiful time of year. However, it's also a time when many drivers and pedestrians alike get injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. The good news is that there are some simple things you can do to help keep yourself and others safe on the...
What should you avoid after getting into a car accident?
Indiana residents need to be smart after getting into a car accident. There are certain steps you should take. However, there are things you must always avoid after a crash as well. Leaving the scene of the accident By law, you should always avoid leaving the scene of...
Motor vehicle accident claim timeline and expectations
If you're involved in a motor vehicle accident in Indiana, one of the first things you will want to do is file a lawsuit or a claim with your insurance company. The question is, how long does this process take? How long do you have to file? When you're involved in a...
