When cars and commercial trucks collide in Indiana, the drivers and passengers in the smaller vehicles tend to suffer the most serious injuries. When a truck driver is under the influence, the chances of a truck wreck increase. This is particularly disconcerting given...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Five car safety tips to avoid a fatal accident
If you live in the Chicagoland area, you know that driving can be stressful and dangerous at times. When sharing the road with other drivers, cautious driving can help you avoid injury or even death. Here are five car safety tips to help you stay safe on the Indiana...
Most common serious injuries that occur during car accidents
A car accident can cause significant injuries to the persons involved. By nature, automobiles consist of heavy steel that is no match for the human body in a collision. Here are some of the most common types of severe injuries occurring in collisions. Traumatic brain...
How do I know if my auto insurance company made a mistake?
In the aftermath of an accident, there is a lot going on. You may deal with injuries, financial concerns over lost work and serious damage to your vehicle. While auto insurance provides peace of mind in these situations, it is common for insurers to delay handling a...
Can a motor vehicle accident cause an asthma attack?
Few medical emergencies are more frightening than not being able to breathe freely. As an asthma sufferer, you are far from alone, though. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that one out of every 13 Americans has asthma. Most of these...
Is it normal to vomit after a car accident?
Today's cars, trucks and SUVs contain hundreds of safety features, making them better than ever at protecting you in a motor vehicle accident. Still, you should not take your personal safety for granted. After all, according to the Association for Safe International...
Pedestrian deaths are the highest in 40 years
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...
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...
