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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...

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it’s also a dangerous period on our roads. December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month to remind us of the need to make responsible choices before drinking. Drunk driving accident statistics Even one drink can impair visual function, judgment, and motor skills....

Most people know how dangerous drunk drivers can be on the road. But what about drowsy driving? While driving tired might not seem like a big deal, drowsy drivers can be just as dangerous as drivers who are under the influence of alcohol. And just like drunk driving accidents, car accidents caused by drowsy drivers...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently proposed new vehicle design guidelines and safety testing regulations intended to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents, which have reached record highs in recent years nationwide and many states, including Indiana. "We have a crisis of roadway deaths, and it's even worse among vulnerable road users like...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is shifting gears on road safety with its latest initiative, Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment. This new strategy seeks to drive vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology adoption nationwide, putting the pedal to the metal in the race to reduce fatal car accidents to zero. V2X technology...