Being injured can change your life in an instant. If you’ve been injured, getting proper medical care is your first step. Depending on the severity of your injuries, it can take months to see improvement. Some injuries cause chronic pain and other issues that require ongoing treatment. Taking legal action might not be top of […]
Speeding Wrecks Lives: The Dangers of Driving Too Fast
New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities are due to speeding. Drivers ages 18-44 are most likely to be involved in speeding-related fatal crashes. The Dangers of Speeding Speeding puts everyone at risk. That includes people in other vehicles as well as pedestrians, cyclists, […]
Car Accidents in Indiana
More than 800 people died in car accidents in Indiana in 2020, according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. In the same year, there were more than 175,000 total crashes in Indiana which resulted in over 38,000 non-fatal injuries. Distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and failure to obey traffic laws are some of the most […]
The Cost of Traffic Accidents in America: $340 Billion in 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a report called “The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2019.” According to the report, the costs of one year of vehicle crashes resulted in an estimated 36,500 deaths, 4.5 million injuries, and 23 million damaged vehicles. This cost approximately $340 billion dollars. That’s […]
How Common Are Indiana Trucking Collisions?
Thousands of large trucks drive through the “Crossroads of America” each day. In fact, Indiana is the 5th busiest state for commercial freight traffic. With so many trucks on the road, accidents are bound to happen. In this article, we’ll discuss what you should know about Indiana trucking accidents and what to do if you’re […]
