Laws implemented to prevent distracted driving and public awareness campaigns often primarily focus on mobile devices. There is little question that cell phones are a major source of distraction on the road. Many people feel intense internal pressure when they hear a...
What should you do if you’re driving on the ice?
Many people get into car accidents when they encounter ice simply because they’re unsure how to drive safely. Maybe they don’t drive on the ice very often and so it’s unexpected. Perhaps they are a young driver who has never encountered winter driving conditions at...
What’s aggressive driving, and why is it so dangerous?
Aggressive driving poses a significant threat on the roadways, endangering lives and contributing to a hostile driving environment. Aggressive driving is not a mere display of impatience; it encompasses a range of unsafe behaviors that can escalate quickly. From...
4 dangers of driving at night
Driving at night is inherently dangerous. It’s estimated that half of all car accidents occur at night. Many drivers have no choice but to drive when the sun is down. It can help to understand how drivers suffer from accidents at night: Low visibility A driver's...
How can teen drivers stay safe this summer?
If you asked someone to guess what the most dangerous time of year to be on the road is, they would probably assume that it’s winter – particularly here in Indiana. Snow can be a real problem, but figures show that teenage drivers have more crashes in summer than at...
A head-on collision can cause these 4 injuries
One of the deadliest types of car accidents is a head-on collision. This type of accident happens when the front ends of two vehicles come into contact. Unfortunately, a head-on collision can result in catastrophic injuries or death. This is because both cars often...
Is someone to blame for a crash because they texted while driving?
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...