Motor Vehicle Accidents

While it is a relatively rare occurrence, car accidents can result in fires. The electrical and fuel components can be damaged during a collision, meaning that only a spark is needed to ignite the vehicle. If a driver or passenger is unable to exit the vehicle quickly...

When looking at car accident statistics, you can often divide drivers into different groups. For example, teen drivers have a very high accident rate when compared to drivers in their 30s or 40s. This helps to show where the risks lie on the road and why many...

If you drive an ordinary-sized vehicle, you may feel fearful every time a truck approaches you on the road. You’d be right to. These behemoths of the road could leave your vehicle in smithereens and you on a mortuary slab in a second. That is all it takes – one second...

Even though car manufacturers have made some impressive safety innovations during the last few decades, car accidents are still a leading cause of serious injury in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, motor vehicle accidents sent almost 5...

Whether you suffer a broken bone, mental trauma or face financial hardships because you cannot work or have medical costs to deal with, traffic accident injuries could lead to a wide variety of hardships. It is essential for you to understand the various reasons why...

According to the U.S. Road Weather Management Program, nearly 170,000 serious injuries and more than 1,300 fatalities occur each year because of ice, slush or snow on the road. Indiana motorists should be aware of safety measures that can reduce the risk of a...

The many semi-trucks and tractor-trailers you see traveling on Indiana's roads and highways may seem intimidating. Any fears you may have of them are likely balanced out, however, by the knowledge that those driving them are typically highly skilled.  Is for this very...

Riding a motorcycle is a skill. As with any other skill, the only way to get better at it is to practice.  When you are first starting out on your motorcycle, it is a good idea to stay in safe areas in Indiana away from heavy traffic to practice your techniques and...

You and your neighbors have lived in Indiana for several years. One day, your neighbor hits your car when you are a few blocks from your house, claiming she or he did not see you. If someone has driven the same streets for years on end, would that person not know...

People who are driving a vehicle can't afford to multitask. They must ensure that they are giving their full attention to their duties on the road. Some people think that they only need to worry about distractions that take their eyes away from driving; however, this...