Incidents of distracted, reckless or impaired driving may lead to road accidents. Such ill-fated situations can cause severe damage to victims and their vehicles. Moreover, they can greatly affect the victims’ movement and livelihood if they cause serious injuries....
Personal Injury
Can drivers avoid a jackknifing truck?
Staying alert is critical to avoiding accidents when driving alongside big rigs or even semi-trucks. The thought of a massive truck spiraling out of control may be unsettling, but it is possible. When a truck jackknifes, its trailer swings out and sweeps across...
What are some common sources of injury in hotels?
Hotels, a person's home away from home, promise comfort and relaxation to guests. However, amidst the cozy ambiance, dangers can lead to serious injuries. From the entryway to the bathrooms, hotels can pose various risks to guests. Before heading out for a vacation,...
What factors can increase the risk of parking lot accidents?
As you pull into a parking lot, you pay extra attention to avoid the obvious dangers. You know to watch out for drivers who reverse without caution, stray shopping carts and scattered debris. But beyond these obstacles, there may be hidden hazards that you have not...
What is Indiana’s negligence rule in car accidents?
In car accident cases, Indiana uses what's known as a "modified comparative negligence" rule to determine fault. While this term may initially seem complex, its application is straightforward. Understanding this approach is crucial because it greatly influences the...
4 reasons to beware of early settlement offers for injuries
When people get seriously injured in Indiana, one important aspect that demands careful consideration is the initial settlement offer by insurance companies. These offers may seem like a swift resolution to the ordeal. However, it is necessary to approach them with a...
How inadequate product warnings result in severe injuries
Product warnings are crucial in consumer safety. These warnings are meant to prevent misuse and accidents that could result in injuries. Unfortunately, some manufacturers fail to meet these obligations, risking the safety of their end-user customers. Consumers who...
Serious injuries caused by dangerous property conditions
When we are out and about, traveling to work or school or running errands, most of us don’t consider that we could be hurt by a dangerous property condition. In fact, there are several common ways that you can be injured and if you are, you may have the option to...
Half of all traffic fatalities occur after dark
Traffic accidents are a tragic and unfortunate part of life, and there is a substantial increase in traffic deaths that occur at night. This surge in fatalities happens despite the fact that there are fewer drivers on the roads during nighttime hours. Several factors...
What is proximate cause in a personal injury case?
Most Indiana residents know that if they suffer an injury that was caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness, they may be able to pursue financial compensation by pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. However, what many people don’t know is that there are...