It is not news to say that distracted driving is dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving is responsible for the loss of nearly 3,000 lives each year, and an estimated 400,000 injuries. Though states continue to...
Car Accidents
How to avoid distracted driving
Have you ever closed your eyes for a few seconds while driving? Probably not, right? That would be needlessly dangerous for you and everyone else on the road. However, most drivers are guilty are glancing at their phones while driving, adjusting the radio or eating a...
How does cellphone use affect a vehicle accident lawsuit?
When an Indiana motorist reaches for a cellphone or mobile device while operating a moving vehicle, he or she may be breaking the law. If the individual becomes involved in an accident while holding or using the device, the driver also stands a good chance of assuming...
Submitting an Insurance Claim After an Accident
You were injured in a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred a few days ago and that pain in your neck and back still won’t go away. What do you do next? The lawyers at Allen Wellman Harvey Keyes Cooley, LLP work with injured parties to help them recover...
Keep your distance from salt trucks in the winter
The winter can be a cruel season for driving, but some motorists are out there cleaning Mother Nature’s cold mess. Some drivers are clearing the streets of excessive snow while others are trying to make the slippery roads easier to drive on. These two jobs work...
Fatal accidents this holiday season
As the holiday season begins, many people will be on the road traveling to see their relatives, to the stores to buy presents or attending holiday parties. The increase in traffic on the road can lead to an excess of accidents between late November and January. The...
