Driving while holding a cell phone might be doable, but it is not safe. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, it is a major cause of crashes due to distracted driving. With the Indiana hands-free law in place, drivers cannot hold a phone while their...
Personal Injury
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...
How likely is a traumatic brain injury in a pedestrian accident?
Pedestrian accidents can be harrowing experiences regardless of the nature of the collision. However, one of the most concerning outcomes is the potential for a traumatic brain injury. Understanding the likelihood of such injuries is necessary for both pedestrians and...
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...
Risk factors associated with fatal motorcycle crashes
Characterizing a motorcycle crash goes beyond considering the behavior of all parties involved. Multiple factors can affect how each scenario plays out and increase the likelihood of deadly outcomes. Riders can watch out for these critical elements to keep their trips...
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...
What to do if you receive injuries in a car accident
Did you know that 38,824 people died and 2,282,015 people received injuries in the 5,250,837 reported car accidents in 2020? Car accidents are scary and overwhelming, especially if you or someone in your vehicle gets injured. Therefore, these are steps you should take...
Understanding the surgical challenges that result in medical malpractice
Most people associate medical malpractice with misdiagnosis or improper care by a primary care doctor. Medical malpractice encompasses more than primary care mistakes. Surgical errors lead to many medical malpractice claims and long-term complications. Understand the...
Medical negligence in peripheral artery disease treatment
Peripheral artery disease occurs when fat deposits narrow the arteries to the legs, causing numbness, weakness and cramps. In the worst cases, peripheral artery disease can lead to intense pain, leg amputations, heart attacks and stroke. One of the ways doctors treat...
