The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that pedestrian deaths jumped from 6,711 deaths in 2020 to 7,485 deaths in 2021. This number is a 12% jump and places last year's total the highest in 40 years and a top 10 most lethal years since the federal...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Which trucking regulation violations commonly result in accidents?
By its nature, trucking is dangerous. Moving thousands of pounds of steel for long hours means an error might end in disaster. Trucking laws are in place to combat this possibility. Ignoring these standards increases the odds of a roadside accident. Anyone with...
How footage from a dash cam provides crucial evidence
Another car blew through a stop sign, and you were unable to avoid hitting it. The crash startled you, and now, just as startling, the other driver fails to tell the truth about what happened. But you have something that supports your story – the actual truth. With a...
Teen drivers: 3 tips to avoid an accident
If you're like most teenagers, you likely can't wait to get your driver's license. Under Indiana's graduated license system, new drivers under the age of 21 must first obtain a learner's permit for 180 days before a probationary driver's license is issued. Even after...
Most common serious injuries that occur during car accidents
Answering a phone call, replying to a text message, taking a bite of your food, or updating your GPS are momentary distractions we allow ourselves while driving, but they can have devastating consequences. The price of medical injuries in a car accident can be several...
Truck accidents: What regulations are most often broken that result in accidents?
It is no secret that 18-wheelers are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Trucking companies have regulations in place for their drivers to follow in order to promote safety, and yet trucking fatalities are at a 30-year high. So what regulations are truck...
Drunk truckers can cause devastating accidents
While many motorists in Indiana feel comfortable driving alongside tractor-trailers, they may not fully understand the potential dangers of these massive vehicles. Their size alone presents significant hazards to everyone on the road. Not only is it essential that the...
What injuries can you expect when your car’s airbags deploy?
If your vehicle has a model year after 1998, it likely has frontal airbags. These airbags may save your life in a catastrophic motor vehicle accident. In fact, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, frontal airbags reduce your fatality risk by almost...
Why do older adults have a higher risk of auto accident injury?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are especially dangerous for older adults. This age group has an elevated risk of involvement in a motor vehicle collision as well as a higher risk of serious injury or fatality if an accident...
Collisions with delivery trucks: Is Amazon liable for damages?
Sharing I-90 and I-94 with big trucks is a common occurrence. Since most oversized commercial vehicles cannot travel on many of the surface streets in Indiana, passenger vehicles often have the area to themselves. However, delivery vehicles loaded with packages...
