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...
Car Accidents
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...
Velocitization and how it increases roadway risks
Every year, many Indiana residents are involved in motor vehicle accidents that have life-altering consequences. These include automobile collisions that result in serious and even fatal injuries. Some of the accidents are the result of situations in which a driver...
The dangers of loose cargo in your vehicle
If you were in a car accident in Indiana with someone who had loose cargo in their vehicle, then you might be able to hold them at least partially responsible for your injuries. Loose cargo can turn into projectiles in a car accident. What counts as loose cargo? Many...
Is a fatigued driver impaired?
Many Indiana residents do not get enough sleep each night. When fatigued drivers get behind the wheel, they pose a danger to others on the road. Drowsy drivers have slowed reaction times and can fall asleep while driving, potentially causing fatal accidents....
Activities that are more dangerous than texting and driving
Indiana has seen its fair share of distracted driving accidents that have resulted in mild to fatal injuries. In fact, many advocacy organizations are constantly preaching just how dangerous distracted driving behaviors, such as texting and driving, can be. However,...
Why teen drivers are at a higher risk of getting into a crash
Teen drivers are among the most likely to get into an accident while traveling on Indiana highways. This is partially because they lack the experience needed to operate a vehicle in a responsible manner. It isn't uncommon for younger drivers to use cellphones, to...
Do some car accident injuries appear mild or delayed?
An automobile accident could leave someone with severe injuries that require immediate attention. A driver whose head strikes the windshield may suffer terrible lacerations or worse. Not all injuries are apparent, though. Some Indiana car accident victims may choose...
How common is distracted driving?
Most Indiana motorists know that distracted driving is a big problem. But many people don't understand the how and why of it. For example, most people associate distracted driving with smartphone use. But there are several other ways that drivers can become...