Many adults enjoy the freedom that having an automobile provides them. Unfortunately, driving in a motor vehicle also means taking on the risk of getting involved in an automobile accident. After you get into a motor vehicle accident in Indiana, it's understandable to...
Motor vehicle accidents
Are rear-end collisions dangerous?
Rear-end accidents are some of the most common accidents in the state of Indiana. If you're lucky, you'll walk away with a damaged vehicle and minor injuries. However, many rear-end accidents result in life-threatening injuries that could change your life forever....
Should an accident victim deal with a claims adjuster?
Accident victims likely want to move on with their lives after a car crash. However, suffering severe injuries and property damage may leave Indiana victims seeking financial compensation for their losses and suffering. Filing an insurance claim may lead to receiving...
How vehicle size leads to more serious truck accidents
The vehicles sharing your Indiana roads are changing. With names such as "Gladiator" and "Titan," you know to expect something much larger than an average pickup truck. Yet, with the increase in size, there's a boost in the risks that truck accidents now present for...
Speeding plagues the commercial trucking industry
There's no denying the fact that the trucking industry is critical to the American economy. A large percentage of products and supplies are shipped across Indiana and other states every day. Unfortunately, one common pitfall that constantly plagues truck drivers is...
3 ways drowsy driving is similar to drunk driving
Indiana law classifies drowsy driving as impaired driving, so you should avoid driving when you are feeling sleepy. Drowsy driving is similar to drunk driving. You are at a higher risk of getting into a car accident whether you are drowsy or under the influence. 1....
Truck accidents are on the rise in Indiana
Almost three-quarters of the fatal motor vehicle accidents in Indiana and around the country involve a large truck, and the vast majority of the road users who die in these crashes are passenger vehicle occupants. The U.S. Department of Transportation created the...
How to decrease the risk of a winter accident
The winter season in Indiana can be beautiful with all of the snow and ice that tends to fall. However, the winter precipitation can collect on roadways and might not be cleared before you have to travel. Before you get behind the wheel, there are a few things that...
Spotlighting the perils of distracted driving in Indiana
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...