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Speeding, distractions, and large vehicles remain key factors in pedestrian crashes Pedestrian accidents have become a troubling and persistent issue on America’s roads. While traffic fatalities overall have shown some signs of decline, pedestrians remain at serious risk. Pedestrian deaths on U.S. roads dipped slightly during the first half of 2024, but Indiana moved in...

Slower speeds and safer designs save lives, but accident victims still face uphill battles with insurance For decades, cities and other public entities designed most streets with cars in mind first. However, that approach is starting to change, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which recently noted that many communities now prioritize...

When a truck collides with a car, the devastation is rarely “just another accident.” When a large truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the results are rarely minor. Commercial trucks can weigh 20 times more than the average car, and the force they generate in a crash often leaves victims with life-changing injuries. That difference...

Complete Streets Could Protect Pedestrians & Cyclists Fort Wayne residents are sending a clear message: the way we design our roads needs to change. Whether you're walking your dog, biking downtown, or pushing a stroller across the street, getting around safely shouldn't feel like a gamble. And now, new data proves that people across the...

How distraction, speed, and inexperience combine to put teens and others at risk of getting injured in a car accident Most teen drivers mean well, but they’re still learning how to drive a car safely. And sadly, when they make mistakes behind the wheel, the consequences can be devastating – or sometimes even deadly –...

A motorcycle accident lawyer can help you hold negligent drivers accountable for your injuries Some of the most serious motorcycle accidents happen in Indiana for one simple reason: another driver didn’t yield the right of way. A driver makes a left turn into the path of an oncoming rider on South West Street in Indianapolis....

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Distracted driving has become a growing concern on Indiana roads, with more crashes and near-misses tied to drivers using smartphones and other devices behind the wheel. On July 1, 2020, Indiana's hands-free law went into effect to help combat the growing risk of distracted driving accidents. This law made...

March is in full swing, and that means we observe Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the seriousness of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Whether you’ve experienced a concussion or a severe brain injury in an accident, the effects can be life-altering. You may be facing overwhelming medical bills, lost wages, and...

Pedestrians often rely on safety measures such as high-visibility clothing to stand out, especially at night. But what if those same clothes confuse the very technology designed to protect them? A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that some pedestrian automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems struggle to detect people wearing...

Most car crashes aren’t random events—they’re preventable. In many cases, reckless or negligent driving behaviors are to blame. According to a recent AAA study, three major factors frequently lead to serious collisions: speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving. “Behind every deadly statistic is a real person,” said Dr. David Yang, President and Executive Director of...