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,...
Personal Injury
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...
Indiana Supreme Court expands emotional distress claims
Emotional distress claims might be challenging to prove in court. Things will change in Indiana, as the state's highest court has expanded the ability to recover damages for emotional distress in personal injury cases. Persons whose lives become disrupted due to the...
The right steps to take when someone is unconscious
Knowing what to do when someone is unconscious is important to avoid further injury to them; TV shows rarely depict the right steps to take. You may want to make sure the person has your contact information once they regain consciousness in case they need to file a...