A car accident may cause serious injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to minimize your risk of being involved in a wreck while traveling on Indiana highways. Those steps include minimizing distractions,...
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What constitutes ‘wrongful death’?
Under Indiana law, the family members of loved ones who died as a result of the willful or negligent acts of another party may file a wrongful death claim. Courts award millions of dollars to victims of violent crime, medical malpractices, and car accidents in Indiana...
Car accidents caused by winter weather
Motor vehicle accidents in Indiana and around the country kill tens of thousands of road users each year, and the vast majority of them involve drivers who behaved recklessly or made a mistake of some kind. Some accidents occur when drivers become fatigued, distracted...
Tips for cutting down the chances of winter driving accidents
Any time you get into a car, you run the risk of getting into a car accident. Indiana residents know that those risks increase exponentially during the winter. Winter is an extremely dangerous and hazardous time to drive a car. From slippery roads and ice coverage to...
How to avoid winter car accidents
When winter arrives in Indiana, the roads become more dangerous than ever. Snow, ice, hail and sleet can all cause accidents, particularly if you're driving an older vehicle. Here are some of the most common causes of car accidents and how you can avoid them. How can...
What maintenance can you do to help prevent winter accidents?
Winter has definitely arrived in Indiana, so it is time for everyone to check their vehicles for winter-readiness. All vehicle owners should make sure to top off their antifreeze levels and windshield cleaner fluid to ensure proper heating and that visibility is good...
Severity of rear blind spots for car accidents
Most motorists in Indiana are familiar with the blind spots that occur just outside the rear-view mirrors of their cars. These blind spots prevent drivers from seeing other vehicles on the road and add to the risk of accidents. Blind spots in rear-view mirrors are...
What to do about autumn driving hazards
Drivers in Indiana face threats to their safety every day, but they should be aware that the hazards differ from season to season. In autumn, for example, falling leaves may pose a distraction to some who are more intent on taking in the scenery than they are on...
The hazards that drivers face in autumn
Autumn is not necessarily a safer time for drivers in Indiana because it comes with unique hazards. The most obvious is that drivers will find themselves in the dark more often. Night driving is dangerous because one will have limited visibility, especially peripheral...
How drivers in Indiana can protect children in school zones
Studies have shown that most children who die in pedestrian accidents are hit while walking to school or getting off the school bus. Waiting for children to cross the street can be a nuisance, but it's important for people to respect the laws to reduce the risk of...