Determining fault for a car accident is important because the at-fault party generally incurs financial responsibility for what occurred. Proving that someone was at fault for a crash can give those who have been left with injuries and/or severely damaged vehicles the...
Reduce your speed in the winter weather
When the winter weather hits, driving can become much more problematic. This is especially true during some of the first storms of the season. People have often forgotten that it is so much different to drive in the winter as opposed to the summer. When they drive...
Do your driving mistakes affect your compensation rights?
When car crashes occur in Indiana, who is at fault is often obvious. You have the right of way because the light was green, and someone else ran a red light and T-boned you. They are obviously at fault for that crash. Scenarios involving drunk drivers, distraction at...
Driving is likely more dangerous than you realize
Everyone understands that there’s some amount of risk when they drive a car. We’ve all had close encounters, and most people have been involved in accidents. You do know that you face this risk. However, it’s also the sort of thing that often feels like a problem for...
Accidents caused by road rage are on the rise
Road rage is a serious problem in the U.S. In fact, eight out of every ten drivers have been subjected to a road rage incident at one time or another. Serious injuries as a result of aggressive driving accidents are becoming common occurrences. Now that some states...
2 reasons music in the car can be dangerous
Most people listen to music when they’re in the car, and they don’t even consider it to be a dangerous decision. But it can certainly be distracting, and it can lead to car accidents. Drivers need to understand the risks that they’re taking. There are two main...
What if my car accident was partially my fault? Can I still recover?
Even relatively mild car accidents can come with a considerable amount of economic costs. Hospital bills, missed days of work, and the price of repairing the damage to your vehicle can all add up to a significant drain on your finances. As such, you may depend upon a...
Why does poor eyesight make drivers dangerous?
If you struggle to see at distance, it gives you less time to brake in order to avoid hitting something. If you cannot see colors well, you may pass through a stop signal without realizing it was telling you to halt. Blurred vision may prevent you from reading road...
What might explain a driver not seeing you and crashing into you?
If someone crashes into you, they either did not see you or did not see you until it was too late to avoid you. Unless, of course, another vehicle knocked them into you. There are several reasons drivers do not spot other cars. For example, they fell asleep at the...
How can drivers prepare for the first snowfall?
Terre Haute does not get much snow, so the little that falls can catch drivers unaware. By contrast, drivers living in areas plastered white each winter are more used to it and better prepared. The weather outside your window when you wake up may not be the same as...
