Indiana Personal Injury Law Blog
Knowing the pros and cons of vehicle safety features
You may have been injured in a car accident, and now you're seeking compensation for your losses. The process can be complex, though, especially if the accident was not due to a clear-cut act of negligence like DUI or texting and driving. For example, plenty of...
Study says more coffee may mean more truck accidents
A loved one suffered a serious brain injury in a truck accident here in Indiana, and now you're wondering if you could file a claim on his or her behalf against the trucking company. A claim is possible if it's clear that the trucker was negligent, and negligence can...
Common burn risks for children
We’ve all seen it: the stove is on. Mom or Dad turns around for a moment and their young child reaches up towards the hot surface. Hopefully, the adult stops them before they are hurt. With less awareness of dangerous situations and increased vulnerability to...
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Coping with a personal injury after an automobile accident
The full extent of an injury may not be immediately apparent. Sometimes, weeks or months pass before the onset of certain symptoms. Automobile accidents resulting in personal injury require specific legal action to recover costs. Imagine you sustain a back or neck...
The serious damage behind car accident burns
In a motor vehicle accident, heat and chemicals can form the perfect mixture, resulting in severe wounds. Deployed airbags, hot metal and chemical explosions are only a few of the ways that you can suffer burns in an accident. Burns are among the most serious injuries...
Where Indiana ranks in most dangerous states for car accidents
Based on 15-year accident data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driving on the streets and highways of Indiana may be less life-threatening than in some other states. While Wyoming ranks as the most dangerous state for car accidents,...
3 signs of traumatic brain injury
Motor vehicle accidents, no matter how minor, may cause devastating consequences. Even if the event was a fender bender, damage to your vehicle and yourself may wind up costing you. When you get in an accident, your body sustains serious pressure. The force of a minor...
