When you get into an automobile collision, it is hard to think clearly. The emotional stress of the situation may cause you to take actions that could legally hurt you later on. For instance, Indiana law states that you should not leave the scene of an accident. If...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Am I a reckless driver?
Reckless driving is a dangerous behavior that can forever change the lives of people. Some drivers may not even be aware that what they are doing while driving is reckless. So, what is reckless driving, and how can you avoid being a reckless driver? Indiana law has...
Causes of trucking accidents
Truckers provide an essential service to this country by shipping the products millions of people depend on each day. When a single person is responsible for transporting thousands of pounds of goods, their vehicle has the potential to cause significant accidents with...
What should I do when involved in an accident?
Being involved in an accident is a stressful experience. It is even more stressful when you are the victim of a negligent motorist, which can happen to the most careful, conscientious drivers. However, the actions you take after an accident can have a profound impact...
Are infotainment systems really safe?
Over the last several years, more and more new vehicles have been rolling out of the manufacturing plans equipped with technologies and features geared toward enhancing a driver's enjoyment, communication or navigational experience. Often referred to as infotainment...
What are some common motorcycle accident injuries?
As a motorcyclist, you may be at greater risk of being injured or killed in an accident than those driving a car or truck. The United States Department of Transportation reports that almost 5,000 people were killed in motorcycle accidents in 2018, and while the number...
What makes drowsy drivers so dangerous?
Indiana drivers share the road with many others in a day. Unfortunately, this raises your chances are of running into drivers engaging in dangerous behaviors. Today, we will take a look at distracted driving. Specifically, we will look at the act of drowsy driving....
Negligent entrustment in Indiana
You likely take great pride in your strong driving skills and assume that others feel the same way. Yet the fact that auto accidents continue to be an issue seems like proof that reckless drivers are still on the roads. Your hope, then, is that those with a poor...
Early snowfall and motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle crashes are caused by a host of factors, whether an accident happens because of a motorcyclist who was not paying attention or because of a driver who was distracted or drinking on the road. However, during the fall months, weather can be of particular...
Do motorcyclists suffer from crush injuries?
Indiana motorcyclists like you have a strong understanding of exactly what sort of dangers you face on the road every day. However, there are some dangers that not even you can anticipate, and other dangers that are unique to motorcyclists. For example, you are at...