Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. Without the protection of car frames, seatbelts, and airbags, they're the most at risk of sustaining serious and life-threatening injuries in a collision. While pedestrians are at risk in most communities, certain cities rank higher for pedestrian accidents. In a study, Indianapolis was recently ranked one of the...
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Indiana Sees Spike in Traffic Fatalities
Factors like speeding and drunk driving have contributed to the increase in fatal car accidents. Car accident fatalities in Indiana have seen a concerning increase in recent years, as revealed by a comprehensive study conducted by TRIP, a nationally recognized transportation research nonprofit organization. The alarming rise in fatalities is particularly troubling for drivers and...
Read MoreIndiana Ranks 10th in At-Fault Accident Rate for 2022
Indiana car accident lawyer explains what this means for drivers. Drivers in Indiana have caused more car accidents than most in states, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by Insurify that ranked Indiana 10th for drivers with an at-fault accident on their record. So just how bad is the problem in Indiana? How...
Read MorePedestrian Traffic Fatalities Reach Highest Level in Over Four Decades
Pedestrian accident deaths increased dramatically last year to the highest single-year total in more than four decades, according to a recent traffic safety study, which also provided suggestions for reducing the number of pedestrian fatalities in the US. "A second report analyzing state-reported data for all of 2022 found that roadways continue to be incredibly...
Read MoreIndiana Teen Driver Deaths: Over 1/3 Occur in Summer
What can be done to help prevent young driver fatalities? Indiana teenagers often cause car accidents during the summer months, according to a recent nationwide traffic safety study that compared the teen driver car accident rates of different states between June and September. “As teenagers celebrate the prom, graduation ceremonies, and summer school breaks, highway...
Read More10 Types of Injuries Seen In Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can leave victims with a wide range of injuries The attorneys at Glaser & Ebbs have been fighting for injured motorcyclists for more than three decades. We know how vulnerable they are out on the road. We know what can happen when negligent drivers cause a motorcycle accident because they were speeding, texting,...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Can Lead to Serious & Fatal Car Accidents in Indiana
Indiana drivers reminded to stay focused and stay alert to avoid causing a crash Indiana continues to face a serious issue with distracted driving accidents, as indicated by the latest car accident data compiled by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. To promote safety on the roads, the Institute has urged drivers to prioritize their attention...
Read MoreCompensation for Injuries Caused by Broken Glass in Car Accidents
The impact of a car accident can cause a wide range of injuries; one of the most common and dangerous is broken glass injuries. Upon impact, windows, mirrors, and windshields can shatter. With shards of glass on the floor and propelling through the air, those inside and around the car are in harm's way. Depending...
Read MoreHow To Report A Car Accident In Indiana
Learn how the process works and how a car accident attorney can help if you've been injured. If you have been involved in a serious car accident in Indiana with another vehicle, you are required by law to report the crash in most cases. This might sound simple. But it’s important that drivers know how...
Read MoreHow To Obtain Traffic Camera Video of Your Indiana Car Accident
Traffic camera footage can be used as evidence in support of your car accident claim. Video evidence can be a powerful tool to prove that another driver was at fault in a car accident, particularly if other forms of evidence, such as eyewitness testimony, are unavailable. In addition, if traffic camera footage of your car...
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