Impaired driving injures and kills hundreds of citizens every year. As a response, the Indiana State Police (ISP) in Fort Wayne began an initiative to step up patrols around the city. Their recent report indicates that a significant number of people continue to...
Car Accidents
Is your car ready for winter?
Driving in winter can be dangerous, and your chances of being injured in a snow-related car accident increase with winter weather due to reduced pavement friction, which makes it harder to maneuver your car as you would in warmer seasons. With winter around the...
Damages to seek when a loved one dies in a car accident
Losing a loved one in a car accident is a traumatic and devastating experience. The emotional pain is often accompanied by financial burdens, such as funeral expenses, loss of income and other related costs. In Indiana, if your family member dies due to someone else's...
Can you qualify for SSDI after a car accident?
If you suffer severe injuries in a car accident, your life can change in an instant. As you face new challenges, financial strain can compound the stress. If the injuries prevent you from working, you might wonder if you qualify for Social Security Disability...
Music and motor vehicle crashes
Many people enjoy listening to music on the road, but they should understand a number of potential concerns associated with playing music while driving. Traffic accidents occur for a wide variety of reasons, and drivers must pay more attention to some of the risk...
Do you need long-term disability after a car crash?
The aftermath of a car crash can be overwhelming, often leaving individuals with serious injuries that disrupt their lives. For those living in Indiana, understanding how long-term disability comes into play following a severe car accident is important. Long-term...
Should you invest in an aftermarket collision avoidance system?
The vehicles that roll off assembly lines nowadays come with some impressive and valuable safety features. For example, according to reporting from Consumer Reports, virtually all of the new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the U.S. in 2021 have integrated collision...
What should you do after a car crash?
Even the most careful, responsible drivers will eventually find themselves involved in a car accident. When this occurs, it is important that you know the proper steps to take to ensure the best possible outcome. Taking the right actions after an accident is crucial...
What documents and evidence should I collect after a car crash?
Experiencing a car crash or other motor vehicle accident can feel overwhelming, frightening and even traumatic. After a personal injury incident, the most vital step is addressing your health and seeking medical attention. Once emergency services help you with your...
How does sleep deprivation impact driver safety?
Drivers understand that distractions cause major accidents on the road. However, some do not yet realize that drowsiness counts as a distraction. In fact, drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving today. It causes numerous dangerous...