If you are involved in a dangerous event, such as a car accident, your fight-or-flight response kicks in. This can lead to the release of hormones like adrenaline, along with endorphins. Humans have evolved this response over time because it can help them survive, so...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Burn injuries from car crashes may require considerable treatment
Many injuries can occur when a person is involved in a car crash. Burns are one of these, and they can be serious. Deeper burns and ones that are over a larger area of the body often have a more complex recovery than smaller burns that are superficial. Car crashes...
What are the top causes of semi-truck collisions?
Professionals driving semi-trucks must follow slightly different rules in traffic. Commercial truck drivers are subject to Hours of Service rules that limit how long they can be on the road and stricter limits for their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when compared...
Indiana’s hands-free law and distracted driving: What to know
Nearly every state has some kind of hand-held cellphone or texting ban for drivers. However, it’s not unusual to look around and see drivers using their devices with their eyes off the road and a hand off the steering wheel. These drivers increase the risk of a crash...
3 reasons filing a police report is necessary after a wreck
Car crashes are incredibly disruptive experiences. The parties involved may sustain injuries. They may be unable to drive their vehicles, leaving them dependent on others for transportation temporarily. They may leave people waiting on the side of the road for several...
The “comparative fault” trap in Indiana motorcycle crashes
After a crash, an insurance call may come sooner than you expect. You may still manage medical care, repair costs or limits on your work. During those talks, the adjuster may focus on fault percentages. In Indiana, those numbers can affect the compensation that...
Car crashes can lead to traumatic brain injuries
Car crashes jolt the body in a violent manner, which can lead to catastrophic injuries. In some cases, the damage that’s done is to the brain. These injuries can cause significant effects that may last a lifetime. Anyone who’s in a car crash should be vigilant about...
Can I recover damages if a car wreck injury led to depression or PTSD?
A serious injury from a car accident can change your life in many ways beyond physical pain. You might wonder if the law sees these mental struggles as real injuries. It's important to realize that many car accident survivors develop mental health problems like...
Does helmet or seatbelt use affect crash compensation?
Crash claims aren’t just about what happened; they are also about how you are blamed. If someone brings up the fact that you weren’t wearing a seatbelt or helmet, even if the crash wasn’t your fault, that detail can still affect how your case plays out. Here is what...
The hidden dangers of semi-truck collisions you should know
When a semi-truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the consequences can be devastating. These accidents often result in serious injuries or even fatalities, and they can leave victims with long-term medical, financial and emotional challenges. Being aware of the...


