Each year, Indiana publishes statistics on car accidents in the state. This information is very detailed and provides for diverting reading. What do the statistics tell us? Well, one thing you will find is that there are a lot of car accidents in the state of Indiana. Allen County also…
The recently published Indiana Traffic Safety Facts for 2017, which includes figures for motorcycle accidents in Indiana, includes both good and bad news for riders. On the one hand, collisions involving motorcycles dropped from 2013-2017. Unfortunately, the percentage of crashes involving fatalities or injuries to riders is shockingly high at…
What Happens if You Hit a Pedestrian Jaywalking? Hitting a pedestrian can be a traumatizing experience, for both the pedestrian and the driver alike. Indeed, in addition to the emotional trauma that can follow a pedestrian crash, the pedestrian may also be left without serious injuries, some of which may…
How to Know If You Are Too Drunk to Drive? Thousands of people die every year as a result of alcohol-impaired car accidents, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Indeed, in 2016 alone, 10,497 people sustained fatal injuries in drunk driving crashes, and alcohol-related traffic…
Motorcycle Accidents in Indiana Riding a motorcycle is a popular hobby. According to World Atlas, Indiana has around 218,000 registered motorcycles, and thousands more ride through Indiana during our warm weather months. However, motorcycle riders definitely lack the protection of other motorists, and they can suffer catastrophic injuries in a collision….
Look Both Ways Before You Cross—Pedestrian Accidents It’s dangerous being a pedestrian. Not only are motor vehicles not really looking for you, but you are completely exposed in the event of a collision. Pedestrians routinely suffer catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage. After a crash, you…
6 Critical Steps to Take Immediately after a Car Accident Despite the fact that car accidents in Indiana are a common occurrence–indeed, there are dozens of people injured in car accidents per day in our state–most people assume that it won’t happen to them. Especially for safe drivers, being involved…
Drowsy Driving: Knowing When to Pull Over Drowsy driving is one of the gravest risks to traffic safety in Indiana and contributes to around 100,000 crashes each year. A tired driver is not only at risk of falling asleep behind the wheel, but they will have much slower reflexes and are…
Can You Be Terminated While on Workers’ Comp? Being injured while working can feel like a life-altering event, especially if the injuries are serious enough to require medical care and prevent you from returning to work for a few days or longer. Fortunately, the majority of employers in the state…
Texting & Driving in Indiana: The Dangers, the Law, and Your Rights Following an Accident There is no doubt that the modernization of the cell phone adds convenience to the average life – with smart devices, we can communicate with others instantaneously, discover nearly any piece of information in the…
