If you live in Indiana, you might find it enjoyable to escape the cold weather in your recreational vehicle from time to time. While heading south has many benefits, you should understand the dangers that come with driving a large vehicle. Understanding the common...
Car Accidents
Take precautions when driving near snow plows
During winter, drivers must not only cope with slick and icy roads, but also those large snow plows used to clear the roads for safer travels. Indiana relies on a fleet of more than 1,000 snow plows to clear state roads in winter. Drivers often work 12-hour shifts,...
What can help you recover from a spinal cord injury?
Drunk drivers can inflict a variety of devastating injuries in an auto accident, including paralyzing you through a spinal cord injury. Currently, there is no cure for an SCI, so it is likely you will face medical challenges for the rest of your life. Still, there are...
Mechanical failure and fault in motor vehicle accidents
Defective equipment and malfunctioning systems can sometimes be the cause of motor vehicle accidents in Indiana and elsewhere across the country. So, who is to blame for a crash when the vehicle itself seems to be at fault? Can the driver be liable? The short answer...
Going over data on motorcycle crashes
As a motorcyclist, you need to recognize the myriad of risks you face every time you take to the road. From inclement weather to careless drivers and hectic traffic, motorcycle collisions occur for a host of reasons. On the road, motorcyclists are particularly...
The dangers of an overloaded tractor-trailer
With manufacturing facilities and agricultural centers throughout the state, Indiana is a hub for the trucking industry. Thousands of tractor-trailer trucks transport goods using interstate highways and state roadways every day. If you sustained injuries due to a...
Pedal error causes thousands of accidents each year
Car drivers in Indiana and around the country face situations where they need to apply their brakes about a million times each year, but they do not always put their feet on the right pedal. Drivers often panic when they press down on the wrong pedal because their...
Why should e-bike owners must be more careful?
Engineering and brilliance came together with the development of the electric bicycle. E-bikes seemed like a novelty when they first hit the consumer market, but today they are popular sights on many Indiana streets. E-bikes move at incredible speeds, giving...
Drunk driving accidents in Indiana kill 209 in 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began compiling drunk driving data in 1982. In the years since, the number of road users killed in Indiana and around the country in accidents involving an impaired driver has fallen by more than half. However,...
Reacting to road hazards as safely as possible
Most car trips end with everyone arriving safely at his or her destination. However, motor vehicle accidents are still a common cause of injury and death in Indiana. Though most people are competent drivers in normal conditions, conditions aren't always normal. It’s...