Cycling is a great way to get around in Indiana, whether for recreation, fitness or commuting. However, despite your best efforts to stay safe on the road, you may find yourself in a situation where a car hits you. It can be a scary and confusing moment, but knowing...
Year: 2023
Are you putting yourself at risk by texting?
As you travel, it may seem normal to pull out your phone and send a text while on the road. Although you may assume that an empty road is a great place to do this, it can cause safety issues for you and other drivers. Learning about how your mind works while driving...
Reviewing e-scooter accident statistics
Whether you regularly ride an e-scooter for fun or because it is a convenient form of transportation, you need to understand the risks that you face, especially around moving vehicles. If you end up in an e-scooter accident, you could become seriously hurt and the...
Recognizing signs of elder abuse in nursing homes
Nursing homes can often provide a safe and caring environment for elderly loved ones. However, instances of elder abuse in nursing homes can occur, causing physical, emotional or financial harm to vulnerable residents. Stay vigilant of the signs that may indicate...
Is a store liable if you get hurt in their parking lot?
Parking lots are common areas where accidents and injuries occur. Slip and falls and vehicle collisions can create various hazards in these spaces. When an injury takes place in a store's parking lot, the question arises: is the store responsible for the damages?...
Do nursing homes hire sufficient staff to keep loved ones safe?
Placing a loved one in an Indiana nursing home is a big decision, but if you do not have the time to devote to your loved one’s growing needs, you may have no choice. Many people who place loved ones in nursing homes do so because their loved ones need far more care...
Understanding the impact of brain injury on personality
Brain injuries can have far-reaching consequences, affecting various aspects of a person's life. One significant area that can be profoundly influenced by a brain injury is personality. Find out more about the ways in which a brain injury can change a person's...
How safe are driver-facing cameras in commercial vehicles?
Major retailers and delivery services must meet tight pickup and delivery deadlines to keep customers happy. This often requires drivers to stop at hundreds of addresses every single day. As a result, many corporations want to keep close tabs on the delivery drivers...
Pursuing those responsible: Suing for a work injury
Many people rely on the Workers' Compensation system when they receive injuries in the workplace. However, for catastrophic injuries or deaths, the system might not truly address the underlying issues that caused the accident. This is especially true in complex...
3 types of hotel injuries for which the business is liable
As a hotel guest, you have the right to a safe and comfortable stay during your time on the premises. Any act of negligence on behalf of the hotel, its staff or its owner that results in an injury could be grounds for a premises liability claim against the business....