To suffer severe injuries at the hands of someone else's negligence is difficult to cope with, particularly when those injuries involve the spinal cord and may include paralysis. According to Healthline, most patients who have paralysis do not regain mobility or...
Car Accidents
Do helmets protect from head injury?
Motorcyclists generally understand the elevated risk of injury that they face compared to other vehicles. This includes elevated risks for head, neck and spine injuries, along with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Helmets cut down on the amount of damage dealt to the...
Do you need a lawyer after an accident?
Car accidents can get pretty complicated in a small amount of time. There are many difficulties that victims struggle with after the accident, like pursuing the compensation you need to recover from their injuries, holding liable parties accountable for their actions,...
Hands-free devices are not a safe option for drivers
In an attempt to minimize deadly car accidents, injuries and deaths, the Indiana legislature made it illegal to use a hand-held cellphone while driving. Many people use hands-free devices to stay in compliance with the law and minimize distractions. However, studies...
Pedestrian deaths increase in Indiana and across US
At a time when it seems more new vehicle technology centers around improving safety, one group appears to be kept anything but safe: pedestrians. Data shows that the number of people on foot killed in vehicle accidents continue to increase in Indiana and across the...
Stay safe on slick, snowy roads this winter
Data from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration indicates that Indiana is among the five states with the most winter-weather auto accidents on average. Becoming aware of the factors that lead to these collisions can help you prevent catastrophic...
Know the statutes of limitation after a crash-related injury
If you are the victim of a minor accident like a rear-end collision, you may walk away with nothing more serious than jangled nerves and a stiff neck. The discomfort is minimal, so you simply go on with your life. However, more than a year passes, and your symptoms...
The 100 deadliest days for teen drivers and what parents can do
Indiana residents with teens who have recently become licensed drivers should know about the 100 deadliest days. This refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the number of deaths arising from teen driving crashes goes up. Teens, inexperienced as...
Rural roads and what makes them dangerous
Rural roads, though they may have less traffic than many urban roads in Indiana, are nonetheless fraught with their own dangers. Safety-minded drivers should be aware of these dangers, which include the presence of wildlife as well as animals from nearby homes, the...
Driver-assist technologies may be dangerous
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...