Insurance companies operate as businesses, which means that everything comes down to the bottom line. Companies will often make settlement offers after automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, or other situations that involve a possible lawsuit in an attempt to settle out of court and save their company money. Filing a lawsuit feels uncomfortable to […]
NHTSA Shows Decline in Drunk Driving, Increase in Drug Use
Thanks in large part to anti-drunk driving campaigns and the efforts of law enforcement officials, the number of drivers with alcohol in their system has declined drastically—by three-quarters–since the first Roadside Survey in 1973. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s latest survey showed the encouraging statistics; the number of drivers impaired by alcohol has decreased […]
Free Online Search Tool for Recalls Uses Vehicle Identification Number
Millions of vehicles are recalled each year in the United States due to safety defects or noncompliance with federal standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed a free online search tool for consumers to use to easily find out whether or not a vehicle has been impacted by a […]
Understanding Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can be caused by anything from a slip and fall accident to a football injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.4 million Americans suffer from a brain injury every year. There are several types of brain injuries. A concussion is caused by a jolt or blow to the […]
Trucking Accidents in Indiana
Trucking accidents are responsible for thousands of injuries and wrongful deaths each year. In 2011, there were 749 truck collision fatalities in the state of Indiana. The “Crossroads of America” sees a lot of truck traffic, which increase the odds of trucking accidents in Indiana. It’s important to contact an experienced personal injury attorney to […]
