If you are injured in a crash involving more than one vehicle, you may wonder who is legally responsible for your losses. In Indiana, you have the right to pursue compensation from anyone whose actions contributed to your injuries. That includes drivers who made unsafe decisions, even if they did…
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Understanding Legal Responsibility in a Fatigue-Related Crash
If someone falls asleep while driving and causes a serious accident, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries. In Indiana, falling asleep at the wheel may still be considered negligence, even if the driver did not intend to cause harm. Whether fatigue results from poor sleep or…
Semi-Truck Accidents in Indiana Pose a Serious Risk for Motorists
Accidents involving semi-trucks or other large vehicles in Indiana carry a significantly higher risk of serious injury or death due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. When a collision occurs between a massive commercial truck and a passenger car, the results are often catastrophic. Earlier this year,…
Rural Roads in Indiana Can Be Deadly – Here’s What You Need to Know After a Crash
Indiana’s rural roads may seem peaceful compared to busy city streets, but they come with hidden dangers that make accidents far more severe. High speeds are common on open country roads, and with fewer traffic lights, stop signs, or even streetlights, drivers often push their luck—sometimes with tragic consequences. Long…
Comparative Fault Laws in Indiana
Accidents happen, and when they do, it’s often because someone was negligent. In Indiana, accident victims have the right to recover damages from the party responsible for their injuries. This is a well-established principle of personal injury law. But what happens when both parties share some degree of fault? Who…
Alcohol Appears to be a Factor in Wrong-Way Collision
Accidents caused by wrong-way drivers are unfortunately more common than you might think, especially in Indiana. It’s baffling to consider how someone could end up driving in the wrong direction on a street or highway, but it happens time and time again—and alcohol is often a factor. These crashes can…
Dangerous Hit-and-Run Crashes are on the Rise in Indiana
Hit-and-run accidents in Indiana are among the most frustrating and dangerous situations that law enforcement and victims have to deal with. These incidents often leave victims injured, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. When a driver flees the scene of an accident, it’s usually because they’re trying to…
Multi-Vehicle Pileup Causes Chaos on I-6
Traffic accidents involving semi-trucks and other large vehicles are especially dangerous on Indiana roads, a state that serves as a major hub for interstate travel. Indiana’s highways, including Interstates 65, 70, and 74, are critical arteries for commercial trucking, connecting the Midwest to the rest of the country. With so…
The Dangers of Holiday Travel in the Midwest
The holiday season brings joy, celebrations, and the inevitable surge in travel across the Midwest, with Indiana serving as a critical hub. Major interstates like I-65, I-70, and I-80/90, along with state highways such as U.S. 31 and U.S. 41, become packed with travelers visiting loved ones, completing last-minute shopping…
Head-On Collisions in Indiana Pose a Very Real Danger to Motorists
Indiana drivers are known for their love of the open road, and with that often comes a preference for speed. The state’s network of highways and rural roads can be thrilling to drive, but it also presents unique dangers, particularly when seasonal weather conditions like rain, snow, and fog reduce…