On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Mar 24, 2020 | Personal Injury
There have been numerous car accidents in Indiana and other U.S. states where a motorist was relying on driver-assist technology yet still caused a crash. This is part of a growing trend where drivers think that these assistive technologies are actually able to drive...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Mar 21, 2020 | Personal Injury
House Bill 1070 passed through the Indiana State Senate on March 18, 2020, and is on its way to the governor’s desk for an expected signature. The bill expands the restrictions on the use of a handheld device while operating a motor vehicle. The previous 2011...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Mar 13, 2020 | Personal Injury
It has long been known that daylight saving time comes with certain health and safety risks. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder has even found that the first week of spring DST sees an increase in the number of fatal car crashes. Indiana residents...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Dec 30, 2019 | Personal Injury
The impact of a severe car crash can be devastating and life-changing. Indiana residents who have experienced one understand this. This is especially true if you suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Today, we will take a look at some of the long-lasting...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Nov 20, 2019 | Personal Injury
Road rage can occur at any given moment while driving on the roads of Indiana. In fact, at least 80% of drivers in America admit that they have experienced road rage within the last year. With people rushing to get to an important appointment or meeting, it can be...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Sep 26, 2019 | Personal Injury
Driving while drowsy is a huge problem in Indiana and throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in any 30-day period, 1 in every 25 adult drivers reports they have fallen asleep while driving. It is estimated that...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Aug 9, 2019 | Personal Injury
Medical malpractice is a form of negligence for which an injured party can sue for damages. Malpractice can result from an active action by an attending physician, such as misdiagnosing a disease, operating on the wrong body part, prescribing the wrong medication or...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Apr 1, 2019 | Personal Injury
When you get into a car accident that is not your fault, you feel a lot of frustration. A motor vehicle collision can cause significant expenses and injuries. Understandably, you want to receive compensation for these costs and sufferings as soon as possible. You can...
