More than any other age group, newly licensed teens and adults 65 and older run the highest risk for an auto accident in Indiana and across the U.S. The highest car crash fatality rate is seen among senior citizens. Combine this with the fact that these two age groups...
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Femur fractures in high-impact collisions
Some of the worst car accidents in Indiana end with the victim suffering a femur fracture. It takes a lot to fracture the femur, which goes from the hip to the knee and is the body's strongest bone. If you happened to fracture it in a crash, this was likely not the...
There’s a relationship between turn signals and traffic safety
The traffic laws in Indiana require drivers to use turn signals. A turn signal is more than a courtesy; it provides an alert to other drivers. Failure to use a turn signal could lead to a car accident. Surprisingly, so could choosing a less than preferable...
Distracted driving and ways to prevent it
You incurred serious injuries at the hands of a distracted driver in Indiana, and you may be wondering if the accident can form the basis for a personal injury claim. The answer is most likely yes. Distracted driving is clearly a form of negligence: one of the most...
Pros and cons of car safety systems
Many Indiana drivers are familiar with at least some advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, which include things like rear-view cameras, lane departure warnings and adaptive cruise control. Research suggests that these safety systems have reduced the risk of...
How to stay safe when driving in summer
June, July and August are among the deadliest months for drivers in Indiana and throughout the U.S. In 2018, for example, there were 9,050 fatal motor vehicle crashes during those three months, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drivers...
The danger of drowsy driving, and who’s at a high risk for it
If you were seriously injured at the hands of a drowsy driver in Indiana, then you may have a strong personal injury case. First, it helps to understand just why drowsiness and driving never go well together. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there...
Parents need to inform teens about the 100 deadliest days
Parents in Indiana may or may not have heard of the "100 deadliest days," which is the time, spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day, when the number of crashes with teen drivers tends to increase. These crashes, says the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, led to over...
Rural roads come with their own dangers for drivers
The urban roads of Indiana can be hectic and dangerous, but drivers should not think that they are any safer on country roads. These come with their own safety hazards, such as the reduced visibility caused by the lack of street lights and the danger of having farm...
Eating while driving is a threat to safety
Though using the phone or a navigation system puts drivers and other road users in danger, there is another distracting activity that one should be aware of: eating and drinking. Many drivers in Indiana forget that eating and drinking can pose cognitive, visual and...
