As the weather starts to warm up, many of us are eager to take a drive. Cruising around town or enjoying a scenic drive with the music pouring out of the speakers and the windows rolled down can feel like heaven on earth. We all know that wearing a seat belt while...
Year: 2022
What are your rights when your child gets hurt at daycare?
Parents often feel the strain of needing to choose between their careers and time with their children. They probably need the income of two parents to support the household, which means that the children will be in day care, possibly from their third or fourth month...
Federal regulations aim to prevent fatigued truckers from driving
Drowsy or fatigued drivers are dangerous drivers. The effects of sleep deprivation are so severe that transportation industries have regulations to prevent it. In the airline industry, there are very strict requirements regarding time off and the maximum number of...
Summer driving safety tips
The winter-weather threats are obvious – snow, sleet and wet roads make driving conditions hazardous. However, in the summer, the hazards on the road may not be as clear. Just because you don't see them, it doesn't mean they aren't there. Learning about some of the...
Factors to consider when choosing your next motorcycle helmet
Although wearing a helmet is not compulsory for those aged 18 or over, many riders in Indiana still choose to do so. Helmets have been shown to offer significant protection and can mean the difference between a fatal injury and survival. It isn’t as simple as just...
Staying visible as a motorcyclist
It’s been a long winter for many states across America, but as we enter spring, people are starting to think about motorcycling again. While this may provide an efficient way to get around each day or just an outlet at the weekend, riding can be dangerous. Bikes tend...
Stay safe in the downpour the next time it rains
Drivers are put at risk of injury all the time. Sometimes, the weather is a major factor in the safety of the roads, and this is particularly true when there is a downpour. A downpour is bad for a few reasons. First, when rain begins to fall, it stirs up oil and...
The size of commercial trucks presents unique dangers
No one wants to get into a crash with a commercial truck. Their massive size means that they can cause truly catastrophic damage to other vehicles, and you probably make a major effort to give them plenty of space on the road. Commercial trucks dwarf even the tallest...
Can you trust self-driving cars?
It used to be that the notion of self-driving cars was a distant dream. Now, it seems that the dream has become a reality. The first batch of self-driving cars (also known as autonomous vehicles) is currently on the road, driving beside you. While this is very...
Indiana wrongful death lawsuit – Who can file a claim?
Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating events you can ever have to deal with. If that death is attributed to someone else’s unlawful actions, or inaction, you deserve justice. This is where wrongful death lawsuits come in. Of course, no amount of money can...