Car Accidents

Indiana’s Unique ‘Dog Bones’ Safer Than Traditional Roundabouts

Not many cities are known for how amazing their streets are, but Carmel, Indiana is recognized around the world for its successful roundabouts. Since the...

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What to do after you get hit by a drunk driver

Our car accident lawyers reveal how drivers in Indiana can protect their legal rights after a crash with a drunk driver Drunk driving accidents can...

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Traffic deaths soared to 13-year high during pandemic

Shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic kept millions of Americans at home and off the roads for extended periods in 2020. Americans drove much less,...

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Surge in speeders: Indiana drivers caught going over 100 mph

New and unexpected side effects of the pandemic seem to be popping up everywhere, but it’s doubtful that anyone predicted the virus would lead to...

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Distracted driving is an epidemic on our roads

Distracted driving is a form of driver negligence that is running rampant across the nation, with texting and driving the most widespread problem among drivers....

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How insurance companies take advantage of you

Your first priority after a crash is likely to get your life back to normal as quickly as possible. When dealing with insurance companies, the...

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What you need to know about T-bone accidents

It’s a nightmare for any driver. You’re passing through an intersection when another vehicle slams into the side of your car. T-bone or broadside accidents...

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Are car accidents more likely to happen at night?

It’s October and the days are getting noticeably shorter as we get closer to the end of daylight saving time and the winter solstice. Shorter...

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AAA study Drivers Too Reliant On ADAS Technology

Many new cars are coming standard with autonomous and semi-autonomous safety features known as active driver assistance systems (ADAS). These systems can control car functions...

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Chiropractic Treatment After A Car Crash

Whether you were involved in a high-speed collision or a fender bender, it’s possible that you sustained some damage to your spine. It may not...

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Distracted Driving Worsening Within The Last 2 Years

Law enforcement and safety advocates have warned drivers not to text and drive for several years. Yet, distracted driving still remains one of the leading...

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Determing Liability in Indiana DUI Crashes

Drunk driving is a leading cause of severe crash-related injuries and fatalities across Indiana. In 2018, approximately 227 out of 858 statewide traffic fatalities were...

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Preventing Distracted Driving in Indiana

Far too many drivers in Indiana focus their attention on other tasks that have nothing to do with driving. It’s common to see another driver...

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Recovering Damages After A Multi-Vehicle Car Accident?

Some of the largest roadway catastrophes in Indiana involve multiple vehicles. Some may involve as few as three cars, others involve large semi-trucks or a...

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Hundreds of fatal crashes linked to spring daylight savings

On Sunday, residents of Indiana will lose an hour of sleep as we spring forward into daylight savings. Unlike most states, Indiana only began observing...

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Cracking Down on Distracted Driving in Indiana

Indiana is about to join 21 other states with a bill that would ban all uses of phones for drivers, according to FOX59. The House...

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Holiday Season Hazards Drivers Should Watch Out For

Driving during the winter is already dangerous enough. Fewer hours of daylight, limited visibility, black ice, and snow are the common environmental factors that can...

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What you need to know about Indiana’s No-Pay, No-Play law

According to the Insurance Information Institute, Indiana ranked No. 8 in the nation for having the highest rate of uninsured drivers in 2015 at 16.7...

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Wet Leaves As Dangerous As Ice for Drivers

The fall foliage in Indiana offers a breathtaking view for both residents and visitors. Before we know it, those illuminating red, yellow, and orange leaves...

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Infotainment systems more distracting to older drivers

If you recently purchased a new car, it likely came with built-in technology similar to the features found on a smartphone. This is commonly referred...

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Back Seat Passengers At Greater Risk

If you are in a front-end car accident, you probably think sitting in the back seat is safest – farther away from the impact and...

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Tips To Avoid High Speed Crashes

Everyone knows that speeding is dangerous, yet so many drivers still speed. The message to slow down seems to go in one ear and out the...

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Whose Responsible In An Indiana Ridesharing Accident

Ridesharing accidents caused by drivers working for Uber, Lyft or another ride-hailing company are on the rise nationwide. A study released last year by the...

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Preventing Distracted Driving Acidents

Mark Twain is credited with popularizing the saying that “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” If he were alive today, he might amend...

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Higher Speed Limits on Indiana Highways Causing More Accidents

Nearly 37,000 people died on highways in the past quarter century after speed limits rose than would have been the case if the 55 mph...

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Opiate Use And Vechicle Crashes in the US

America’s highways stand as the latest danger zone of the opioid epidemic as a new study found drivers on prescription medications are increasingly responsible for...

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Lafayette Attorneys Speak Out on Lagging Traffic Safety Laws

Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety, as well as other safety groups, are urging states to implement more highway safety laws. Among those states is...

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Lafayette Attorneys Discuss Winter Weather Driving Hazards

Winter in Lafayette, Indiana can be brutal. Not only do we get hit with massive snowstorms (like most of the north), we’re also fairly close to the...

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The Damage Caused by Red Light Runners in Lafayette

We see it all the time: drivers who speed up when a traffic light turns yellow, or ignore red lights altogether. When drivers who are...

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Indiana’s Legal BAC Limit Can Still Be Dangerous

In 1939, the National Safety Council and the American Medical Association created the first commonly determined blood alcohol content (BAC) to determine if a person was under...

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Lafayette Attorneys Discuss the Dangers of Nighttime Driving

The darkest time of the year is here. The roadways in greater Lafayette, Indiana can be difficult to navigate at night. And according to the National...

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Recovering From A Brain Injury After A Car Accident in Lafayette, IN

Just because there is no blood after a car accident doesn’t mean you don’t have a brain injury. Always seek immediate medical attention after a...

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