Kokomo Personal Injury Law Blog

As spring arrives in Indiana, warmer weather and longer daylight hours make walking, biking and driving to school more pleasant -- but also more hazardous. With increased foot and bike traffic, unpredictable weather and distracted drivers, the risk of accidents...

We’re all familiar with the bi-yearly ritual of moving the time on our clocks forward and back for daylight saving time. It’s not too bad in November when you get an extra hour of sleep. However, March’s time change takes that extra hour of sleep away. We all begin...

Seat belts are essential safety devices in automobiles that guard against major injuries in collisions. A three-point seat belt or harness locks a person's torso to the automobile seat, thereby distributing impact force to the passenger. A condition known as "seat...

There are many seasonal road safety concerns that affect drivers in Indiana. Frequently, people assume that the roads become safer as temperatures rise. However, the reality is that warmer weather can create a very serious safety hazard. Drivers dealing with falling...

As winter winds down, it is nearly time to transition into spring in Indiana. When that happens, drivers will face a new set of road hazards. While the end of icy roads and heavy snowfall may seem like a relief, spring inspires its own challenges, including...

On dry roads, the best way to avoid an accident is simply by slowing down. Many drivers are accustomed to hitting the brakes aggressively when they want to stop. They still feel fully in control, even when quickly approaching a turn or a backup in traffic.  However,...

Driving requires the ability to pay close attention to operating the vehicle safely. Many factors can have a negative impact on their ability to do this, one of which is fatigue. What some individuals don’t realize is that there are many causes of fatigued driving. ...

\Winter has arrived, bringing with it a range of dangerous road conditions. Driving in snow or on ice demands a high level of caution to ensure your safety and that of other travelers on the road. Reduced traction and poor visibility make winter roads dangerous. Icy...

Snow accumulated on the road and black ice can both be major hazards. Most motorists make a point of adjusting their driving habits when there is active precipitation or snow and ice visible on the street. They leave earlier, drive slower and maintain more space...

Winter time is typically a riskier time to drive due to the icy conditions and snowfall, which may make road surfaces slippery and reduce visibility. In addition to challenging driving conditions, some animals, such as deer, coyotes and foxes, may also remain active...