Around 7,000 people are injured every day in Indiana and across the U.S. as a result of car accidents, and the injuries they suffer can be wide-ranging in terms of location and severity. Below are a few of the most common injuries and how they are usually treated....
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Over a quarter of traffic deaths in 2018 due to speeding
You were fortunate to survive the speeding-related car crash that you were in here in Kokomo, Indiana, since many die. To give some perspective on the issue, 26% of all U.S. traffic fatalities in 2018 involved a driver who was either breaking the speed limit or going...
Study points out danger of teens, seniors driving older cars
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...
AEB and other safety features beneficial to truck drivers
The benefits of automatic emergency braking, and of advanced driver assistance systems in general, are becoming more and more clear to truck fleets in Indiana and across the U.S. Out of the new heavy-duty vehicles being sold today, somewhere between 45% and 50% come...
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...
