If a drunk driver injures you, your first reaction may be to file a lawsuit against them. However, in Indiana, you also have another option. Indiana has a dram shop law. In specific circumstances, if someone injures you while they were intoxicated, you can hold the...
Is marijuana legalization leading to problems among commercial drivers?
The movement toward marijuana legalization in this country is growing by leaps and bounds -- and that’s changing a lot of different industries in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Trucking is one of them. Even though there are numerous laws and regulations that are...
How can motorcyclists help avoid accidents?
Getting into an accident is often devastating for a motorcyclist. With little protection -- perhaps a helmet and a leather jacket -- any crash can lead to serious injuries. That’s why motorcyclists spend a lot of time thinking about how they can avoid these accidents...
A culture of rushing and its risks
We live in a culture in which productivity is very important. We always want to get more done and many people feel like they have never done enough. At the same time, punctuality is important. We often put more emphasis on future events than current events. For...
Your vehicle and its “crashworthiness” may matter in a wreck
An auto accident can be devastating. Consumers know that driving is inherently risky, which is why most people take a good, hard look at the safety features on the vehicles they buy. One of the most important safety features of any vehicle is its inherent...
Driving safely in foggy weather
When a warm air mass moves over a cold surface, fog happens -- which is why it’s so often a problem in the early morning as the sun heats up the air particles faster than the ground and dew has a chance to warm up. As far as weather conditions go, fog is pretty...
Who can be sued over a truck accident?
Any kind of accident involving a big rig can be tragic. The sheer size of the truck, the weight of its load and the speed at which the truck was traveling can all make for a pretty catastrophic event. In the aftermath of the wreck, victims often don’t know who is at...
Motorcyclist dies in accident, police make arrest
A motorcyclist is dead after a car accident in Muncie, Indiana. The driver who allegedly caused the accident is now in police custody. The crash happened on Sunday, May 3, right around 5:17 p.m. The motorcyclist was a 68-year-old man who was driving south and passing...
Do seat belts work?
You know it’s the law that you wear your seat belt when you drive, and you follow it. That doesn’t stop you from wondering if it’s going to work, though. Can this thin strap actually keep you alive in a crash? Plus, we have all met that person who claims it’s safer to...
Large truck crashes: A cause for concern in the U.S.
Truck crashes can lead to significant injuries for the people involved. In many cases, victims end up with debilitating injuries that they have to live with for the foreseeable future. In 69% of cases, it’s occupants of cars and passenger vehicles that suffer fatal...