A newly-married couple departed from their wedding reception and headed back to their hotel when they witnessed another vehicle run into some winter-weather road troubles. According to the Chicago Tribune, the couple saw another vehicle slide off the road and into a ditch. The two parked their vehicle in a…
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Drunk Driving Injuries in Highland in Focus as Indiana Looks to Reduce 2014 Risks
Most Americans can agree — impaired driving is a serious threat to everyone on our roadways. Officials with the National Safety Council (NSC) report that roughly 97 percent of surveyed drivers say that it’s a serious threat. At the same time, about 75 percent of drivers say that they support…
Indiana Tort Claims Act Mandates Timely Notice To Sue
Anytime a person has suffered injuries as a result of an Indiana car crash, we strongly recommend at least setting up an initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer. There are a number of reasons for this, many of which have to do with the time-sensitive nature of injury claims…
Indiana Dram Shop Liability: Insurance Firms Eye Illinois Injury Case
A single drunk driver can alter the course of lives forever. But sometimes, it’s not just the driver who should be held liable. Per IC7.1-5-10-15.5, Restaurants, bars and party hosts who serve alcohol to a person knowing he or she was visibly intoxicated and that the furnishing of such beverages…
Steering Clear of Black Ice on Indiana Roadways
Winter is quickly approaching and with this season comes plenty of inclement weather. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can make for an unpleasant driving experience. Motorists should be extremely cautious when driving in bad weather conditions. Ice covered roadways can be the most dangerous, especially when it turns out to…
Winter Weather Accidents in Indiana a Risk Heading into Holidays
Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) want you to be safe on our roadways and understand that can be a bit more difficult during the winter driving season. They’re also reminding you: “Ice and Snow, Take it Slow!” First and foremost, you want to make sure you’re ready.…
Indiana Traffic Safety: Don’t Take That Cruise Control for Granted
Cruise control makes long trips and highway driving easier for motorists and is a very commonly used feature in vehicles. Because cruise control is found in so many cars and utilized by so many motorists, it is important to understand the impact that this feature can have on driver safety.…
Indiana Traffic Safety – The Risk to Pregnant Mothers
Believe it or not, car accidents are responsible for most of the injuries that require some sort of hospitalization during pregnancy. And although the rate of seat belt use is on the rise, officials still estimate that 1 out of every 7 American adults isn’t buckling up during each and…
Teen Driver Safety Week an Important Focus as Holiday Season Approaches
Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently unveiled a new campaign that’s working to get parents to talk with the teen drivers in their family about five important driving habits. This effort is to help to protect our youngest, and most vulnerable travelers. The new campaign, “5…
Indianapolis Ranks in America’s Best Drivers Report
The Allstate Insurance Company has released its 9th annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report” and it looks like Indiana made the cut. In this report, the nation’s largest 200 cities are ranked base on their car accident frequency and are ranked in order of the safest drivers. Unfortunately, Indiana didn’t…