Any sort of trucking accident has the potential of causing significant damage. This makes sense considering semitrailers can weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger vehicles.However, it is not just the weight of these large vehicles that contribute to devastating...
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Motor vehicle accident claims 1 life, leads to 1 injury
A woman has sadly lost her life in a car accident in Indiana. In addition, a man suffered injuries in the motor vehicle accident. The head-on accident took place along a road on a recent Sunday morning.Authorities said they were called to the accident scene shortly...
Safety board begins investigation of Tesla crash
As self-driving cars are proliferating Indiana's and the nation's highways, federal regulatory agencies are beginning to investigate the actual safety of these vehicles.The principal suspect is Tesla's self-navigating system, named "Autopilot" by the company....
A primer on wrongful death claims
The sudden loss of a loved one is nothing short of tragic. The mere emotional devastation can be too much to handle, let alone the financial realities that often accompany such a loss. Sadly, when taken together, the damages suffered after a fatal accident often leave...
Truck drivers are strictly prohibited from texting while driving
Truck accidents can be catastrophic for victims and their families which is why protections are in place to protect victims from distracted truck drivers. Federal laws prevent truck drivers from texting while driving and negligent truck drivers can face serious...
3 Safety precautions to take on winter roads
In true Midwest fashion, Indiana sees a considerable amount of snowfall during the winter months. In addition, the drop in temperature makes for slippery road conditions this time of year. So, whether you’re new to winter driving or you’re a seasoned professional,...
What types of damages are available after a car accident?
Car accident victims can be harmed in many ways including physically, financially and emotionally. Personal injury legal protections can help victims recover compensation for the physical, financial and emotional damages they have suffered because of a negligent car...
Bicycle-motor vehicle accident fatalities have varied causes
The inherent dangers for bicyclists who share the road with automobiles in Indiana and across the United States is known. However, there has been a worrisome increase in serious injuries and fatalities in a bicycle-motor vehicle accident in recent years. It is...
Latest NHTSA statistics show rise in truck accidents
Indiana's central location in the U.S. means large trucks will frequently drive through the state to get from one place to the other. This, in addition to the trucks making deliveries in and to the state, can lead to many of these big and intimidating vehicles being...
School bus accidents often due to drivers ignoring “stop arm”
Indiana parents place their children on a school bus every day during the school year. They do so with the belief they are putting their children in a safe environment to get them back and forth to their destinations. While this is understandable, there are growing...
