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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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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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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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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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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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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Can You Sue and File a Claim Without a Police Report?

The short answer is yes. You can file a claim for a car accident without a police report. The car accident lawyers at  Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers in Indianapolis can help you gather the evidence you need, even without a police report, to build your case. Call us at (317) 920-6400 to schedule a free consultation if you have been injured in […]

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Auto Accident Due to Medical Emergency: What is the Sudden Emergency Doctrine?

When a car accident is caused by a medical emergency, the driver who suffered the emergency is generally not liable for damages under the sudden emergency doctrine. The experienced car accident attorneys at  Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers can help injured parties understand their rights in this situation. Call our Indianapolis team at (317) 920-6400. Car accidents happen on a […]

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Indiana Seat Belt Laws

When a vehicle comes to a sudden stop, such as during a truck collision or car accident, anyone occupying the vehicle could hit the dashboard, fly into the windshield, or even be ejected from the car. Thankfully, there is a device that can help protect both the driver and any passengers of a car crash: […]

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