Month: June 2016

Do Rear Cameras Help Prevent Indianapolis Backover Accidents?

June 30, 2016 | Car Accidents

A blind zone[1] is the area behind a vehicle where the driver cannot see even when looking back and using their rear and side view mirrors correctly. Blind zones are also in front of the vehicle but are not as large. -Average blind zone = 15 to 25 feet -Shorter drivers result in larger blind… read more

Motorcycle Passenger Rights: Do I Have a Lawsuit if I Was a Passenger in a Motorcycle Accident in Indiana?

June 29, 2016 | Motorcycle Accidents

If you are a passenger on a motorcycle that gets into an accident, you likely sustained some serious or even life-threatening injuries. Depending on the specifics of the crash, a passenger might have the ability to recover accident damages against the motorcycle operator or other vehicle that was involved. Passenger Injury Where the Motorcycle is… read more

100 Deadliest Days for Indianapolis Teen Drivers

June 23, 2016 | Car Accidents

For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend was the official kickoff of summer. Starting Memorial Day weekend up until Labor Day, road traffic amps up as families and individuals hit the road for summer vacation. Inexperienced teen drivers are also out of school and driving around with their friends, loud music, and cell phones. According to… read more

Common Myths

June 16, 2016 | Car Accidents

In 2014, there were 205,532 traffic collisions[1] resulting in injury or property damage in the state of Indiana. In that same year auto collisions caused 702 fatal collisions. While there may be just as many myths about accidents as accidents themselves, the most common myths include: MYTH: You don’t need to pull over, exchange information… read more

Use Your Smartphone After an Indianapolis Auto Accident

June 15, 2016 | Car Accidents

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each day in the United States, more than 9 people are killed and more than 1,153 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver. Distracted driving[1] is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving. Distracted driving… read more

Indianapolis Brain Injury and Children

June 9, 2016 | Brain and Spinal Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of disability and death in children and adolescents in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[1], the two age groups at greatest risk for TBI are age 0-4 and 15-19.  Among those ages 0 to 19, each year an average of: -62,000 children sustain… read more

Unsecured Cargo Causing Indianapolis Trucking Accidents

June 2, 2016 | truck accident

Cargo that falls off a tractor-trailer or a truck bed can cause serious accidents and injuries to other drivers and their passengers. If you have been seriously injured or disabled due to a vehicle such as a pickup truck or semi truck that has dropped its cargo on the highway you need to contact the… read more