Being in any kind of car accident is stressful. But an accident involving an unlicensed driver can be even more challenging, especially if you’re also recovering from car accident injuries. Here’s what you should know if you’re involved in an accident with an unlicensed driver. Who’s Liable? Liability is determined by the circumstances that caused […]
Motor Vehicle Injury Statistics: How Children Are Impacted
No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately, they happen every day. Due to their smaller statures, children who are in vehicles that crash are often injured. The Motor Vehicle Occupant Safety Fact Sheet was recently updated to provide more information about how car accidents impact kids between the ages of […]
What You Should Know About Broken Bones in Car Accidents
More than 2.3 million Americans are seen in an emergency department due to car accidents each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among the many car accident injuries that can require emergency care, broken bones and bone fractures are some of the most common. After all, the impact of collision […]
Driving While Using a Cellphone: Against the Law in Indiana
In March 2020, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1070 into law. The law is intended to address distracted driving associated with cell phone use. It will go into effect on July 1, 2020. Cell Phone Use Law for Indiana Drivers The law bans drivers from using or holding a mobile phone while operating […]
Child Passenger Safety Week
Did you know that nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly? Car seats and booster seats help keep children safe in automobiles. When properly installed, car seats can reduce the risk of injury in a car accident by 71-82% for children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To help […]
