Being injured can change your life in an instant. If you’ve been injured, getting proper medical care is your first step. Depending on the severity of your injuries, it can take months to see improvement. Some injuries cause chronic pain and other issues that require ongoing treatment. Taking legal action might not be top of […]
Top Eye Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
Did you know that car accidents are one of the top causes of injuries in the United States? You may think of head injuries and broken bones as common car accident injuries, but eye injuries are also common. Shattered glass, the force of the airbag, and debris can all contribute to eye injuries. Trauma-Related Eye […]
Navigating Worker’s Compensation Claims: Protecting Your Rights After a Workplace Injury
Worker’s compensation laws protect and compensate employees who are injured while working. In Indiana, the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board oversees these laws. Worker’s compensation is paid for by employers and provides medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits to injured worked. The benefits are provided to help you return to work. If you die because of a […]
Car Accidents in Indiana
More than 800 people died in car accidents in Indiana in 2020, according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. In the same year, there were more than 175,000 total crashes in Indiana which resulted in over 38,000 non-fatal injuries. Distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and failure to obey traffic laws are some of the most […]
The Cost of Traffic Accidents in America: $340 Billion in 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a report called “The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2019.” According to the report, the costs of one year of vehicle crashes resulted in an estimated 36,500 deaths, 4.5 million injuries, and 23 million damaged vehicles. This cost approximately $340 billion dollars. That’s […]
