In a perfect behind-the-wheel world, every driver proceeds with due caution and respect for other motorists. Drivers are on the constant lookout for comparatively vulnerable parties like motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. No one speeds or otherwise drives in...
What to do if you are injured in a truck accident
A truck accident in Indiana is often more devastating than a car accident because commercial trucks are so much bigger and heavier than passenger vehicles. Often, it’s the driver and passengers in the car who are either seriously injured or killed. Document the...
The types of evidence in truck accident lawsuits
Truck drivers in Indiana and around the country are not often eager to admit that they were intoxicated, distracted or dangerously fatigued when they lost control of their vehicles and crashed. This is why truck accident victims who plan to pursue civil remedies may...
Contributing factors in teen car accidents
Most people in Indiana know that teens make for unsafe drivers. A lot of it is due to inexperience, short attention spans and impulsiveness, but it can be good to know what specific factors contribute the most to car accidents with teens. This information may help you...
Traffic safety concerns draw attention to local intersection
When the local area has issues with turn signals or signage, there could be a higher risk of serious collisions. Take, for example, the intersection of Whitter Street, Thurman Avenue and S. High Street. When you turn left from Whitter Street, it’s allowed. However,...
4 tips for safer shared spaces on and near roadways
When pedestrians are around vehicles, it’s important for them to know what to do to stay safe. Drivers also need to know the steps to take to be safe when pedestrians could be present. As Halloween approaches, it’s a good idea to review the safety tips to help drivers...
High demand for ground transit means more tired truckers
There are numerous rules in place intended to restrict potentially dangerous behavior on the part of commercial drivers. Federal regulations limit their use of digital technology at the wheel, their ability to drive with certain medical issues and even the right to...
Is voice recognition technology safe to use while driving?
Today, most drivers are well aware that texting or talking on the phone while driving is an accident waiting to happen. Distracted driving encompasses any activity that diverts your focus away from driving, but using your cell phone while driving creates enormous...
Another road fatality on I-65
Interstate 65 is the largest and most important roadway in the state, connecting Indianapolis to Chicago to the northwest and Louisville in the southeast. The 257-mile stretch is in the news regularly as the site of truck and car crashes. One notable recent example...
New study aims to uncover the causes of truck accidents
To reduce the frequency and severity of a type of accident, you need up to date information about why they happen. Truck accidents have risen gradually over the last three years, with over 4,000 people killed each year. Even more worrying is that they have increased...