A police report can be a key piece of evidence in a car accident claim. When an accident happens, law enforcement often responds to the scene, investigates the incident, and files a report detailing their findings. This report can have a significant impact on your...
Car Accidents
Three most common and impactful mistakes people make after a car accident
A car accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next. In the heat of the moment, small mistakes can have big consequences. Avoid these three common missteps to protect yourself and your claim. Admitting fault too soon After an accident,...
The physical, emotional and mental effects of severe road crashes
A disastrous road accident can change your life in an instant by causing injuries that can have physical, emotional and mental consequences. With the many effects of road crashes, it can be vital to understand what your claim can cover in addition to hospital bills....
Common neck and back injuries after a rear-end accident
Car accidents are shocking experiences that can leave lasting impacts on those involved. Rear-end collisions represent a particularly common type of accident in which one vehicle hits another from behind. While these accidents may sometimes seem minor, they can result...
Federal agency recommends use of speed limit tech in new cars
Speeding remains to be one of the common factors that contribute to the severity of vehicle collisions. The faster a car travels, the more likely a driver finds it difficult to brake and react on time during risky situations. As a result, speed-related crashes...
Can I still recover compensation after a hit-and-run?
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...
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,...
