Thousands of personal injuries and deaths occur every year to Indiana bicyclists. When a motor vehicle strikes a person on a bike, that individual is likely to face a serious injury. While it is impossible to avoid all accidents, bike riders can increase their safety...
Personal Injury
4 types of distracted driving to avoid
Distracted driving remains a common and dangerous problem on roadways in the Hoosier State and across the U.S. In fact, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, distracted driving was the cause of more than 3,100 traffic fatalities in...
What type of car insurance do you need in Indiana?
Auto insurance provides financial protection in a crash. Understanding the state insurance laws can guide you on the next steps in the event of an accident or claim. Review the minimum auto insurance laws and other provisions for drivers who live in Indiana. ...
Will I get in trouble if I leave an accident scene?
The aftermath of an auto accident can be confusing. You may not realize the seriousness of the situation right away, which could lead to leaving the scene before law enforcement comes. In some cases, you may not know if you need to wait. According to FindLaw, the...
The risks posed by “dining drivers”
Many people in Indiana may point to the reported rise in incidences of distracted driving in recent years as directly coinciding with the proliferation of cell phone technology. Yet donuts, hamburgers and hot cups of coffee can end up distracting a driver just as...
How do back injuries impact your life?
Whether you are in a vehicle collision or you slip and fall, you are more likely to sustain back and neck damage than any other type of injury. You may deal with the pain of a back injury for years after the initial incident. In some cases, you may deal with it for...
Rollover accident kills Seymour woman
In many cases, the car accidents that occur on Indiana's roads are just that: accidents. There may be no intent on the part of the person or driver deemed to be responsible for causing the accident. Yet the lack of intent does not change the fact that the outcome of...
Use of cellphone records in distracted driving cases
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...
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...
Which activities have the most head injuries?
Millions of Americans of all ages participate in sports and other recreational activities on a regular basis. While participating in such activities can benefit your health and that of your family, it can also put you at risk for traumatic injuries to the head. The...
