December 4, 2024 / Car Accidents

Golf Cart Accidents Can Result in Serious Injury

Small towns all across America have seen an influx in golf carts on the roadways. Golf carts are especially common in areas like retirement communities, golf course communities, sports facilities, and farms. With a top speed of 15 miles per hour, you may not typically think of golf carts being involved in accidents. However, golf […]

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November 18, 2024 / Car Accidents

Traffic Tickets as Evidence: Pros and Cons

In Indiana automobile accident litigation, the potential for a traffic ticket to be admitted into evidence is a double-edged sword. Evidence of a traffic violation issued against the plaintiff can destroy credibility, whereas a ticked violation by the defendant can tip the scales in the plaintiff’s favor. Indiana Traffic Ticket Scenarios Consider the following scenarios to help […]

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November 18, 2024 / Car Accidents

Uninsured and Underinsured Car Insurance Coverage in Indiana

Having an automobile accident in Indiana can become a significant financial burden for an injured person. This burden can be compounded when the at-fault party does not have insurance or does not have an insurance policy sufficient to cover damages. Under Indiana law, all drivers are required to have what is known as 25/50/10 coverage, […]

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November 6, 2024 / Car Accidents

What to Do When You’re the Victim of a Hit-and-Run in Indiana

Can You Prepare for Hit-and-Run Accidents? According to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, “hit-and-run collisions accounted for 13 percent or 28,122 of the 217,396 collisions in Indiana in 2019.”  The same study reported that 19.5% of motor collisions in Marion County, the home of Indianapolis, were hit-and-runs. In addition, in Allen County, home of Fort […]

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November 6, 2024 / Car Accidents

What to Do About Car Damage from Road Debris

What to Do About Car Damage from Road Debris When traveling on interstate highways or local city streets, unexpected debris on the road can be a huge threat to a driver’s safety. Road debris can include any substances, materials, or objects which are not normal to the roadway environment. If you or a loved one […]

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October 30, 2024 / Car Accidents

What to Do About Back Pain After a Car Accident

Car accidents can happen in an instant and everything may initially seem surreal. Unfortunately, the injuries resulting from car accidents can make surreal moments become a major—and unfortunate—part of reality. If your back hurts after a car accident, you may be able to recover compensation with the help of an auto accident lawyer. How Car Accidents […]

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October 30, 2024 / Car Accidents

The Difference Between Aggressive and Reckless Driving in Indiana

Reckless Driving versus Aggressive Driving: The Differences and Consequences of Both in Indiana Reckless and aggressive driving are both dangerous to drivers, passengers, and others on the road. In the United States, reckless driving is a major traffic violation generally stemming from a person driving a vehicle with disregard to the safety of themselves or […]

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October 30, 2024 / Car Accidents

Indiana Department of Transportation Overhang Regulations

Indiana DOT Overhang Regulations Objects hanging over a vehicle can pose a serious risk to the driver and other motorists on the road navigating around the overhang. Indiana law states that drivers must obtain a vehicle permit specific to oversize and/or overweight objects being carried, as well as other safety measures including red flags or […]

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October 30, 2024 / Car Accidents

Daydreaming: An Underlying Cause of Indianapolis Auto Accidents

We see distracted drivers in Indiana every day. In fact, it’s hard to find drivers who are paying complete attention to the road. While many people associate distracted driving with texting, speaking on a cell phone, and other non-driving activities that involve gadgets, this definition is narrow and incomplete. Distracted driving occurs when you are engaged in […]

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