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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, and there were fewer cars on the streets and highways. Sadly, there was no corresponding decrease in traffic fatalities, which increased significantly. According to preliminary estimates from the National Highway...

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 worse driving behaviors. In fact, many people thought the number of car accidents and fatalities would go down since there were fewer drivers on the road. Instead, the death rate...

After a brutal winter and a cold start to spring, it's finally starting to warm up in Indiana — and that means more people will be out riding motorcycles. Traffic across the country is beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels, and now is a good time to remind drivers to be alert and share the...

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. While there are many other forms of distraction that can steal your attention away from the road – from talking (on the phone or to passengers), setting a GPS, adjusting...

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 odds are stacked against you. They are far more experienced at dictating the outcome of a case than you are. The good news is, when you speak to an experienced...

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 can be extremely dangerous because the side of your car provides much less protection than the front or rear. They can also lead to complex and challenging legal cases. From...

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 days can have a profound impact on road safety. Nighttime car accidents are more likely to occur during the fall and winter than any other time of year. That's according...

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 involving acceleration, braking and steering. They also use sensors, radar and lasers to identify potential crash risks and alert drivers. While ADAS technology may be helpful in mitigating the risk...

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 be immediately noticeable, however. Symptoms linked to spinal injuries can manifest several days or weeks after a crash. They can also cause long-term and sometimes permanent pain and discomfort. Symptoms...

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 causes of serious and fatal crashes. Distracted driving can include any activity that involves visual, manual, or cognitive distraction. In 2018, more than 2,800 people in the United States were...