Tag Archives: car accident
In a Truck vs. Car Accident, the Car Always Loses
The weight of the average car is 4,000 pounds, making it almost half the weight of the average passenger truck on the roadways. A semi-truck can weigh up to five times what a typical car weighs even without any cargo loaded on it. With such dramatic differences in size, it is easy to see why […]
Don’t Become a Statistic: Indiana Car Crash Records
Like all states, Indiana had its fair share of traffic crashes in 2010. In that year alone, 754 people lost their lives on Indiana roadways and 192,890 were injured or lost property. The report, compiled by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, did not differentiate between minor and serious injuries. However, the report did note that […]
Digging for Details
Accidents happen every day—and many cause injury. According to the Indiana State Police, almost 193,000 traffic collisions caused injury or property damage in 2010 alone. After a serious car accident, first responders include medical and law enforcement personnel. Emergency medical technicians assess and assist injured victims, and law enforcement investigates the scene for causative factors […]
On the Line
Indiana attorneys and car accident claims Most people evaluate car insurance, sign on the line, and pay their monthly bill. In this tight economy, more people are checking out competing companies—but staying focused on premiums instead of policy details. After an accident that causes injury, attention moves quickly to the process of determining fault and […]
