The premature passing of a loved one is a tragedy. Someone may have expected decades more with their spouse or years of a parent’s support until they are old enough to live independently. Those who have lost a loved one often struggle to cope with their grief and may experience permanent changes in their circumstances and personality because of their loss. Occasionally, someone’s death is not just a tragedy. It could also be a wrongful death. It is theoretically possible to take legal action when a death was not just premature but also wrongful. What separates the average passing from a wrongf ..read more

Federal authorities have tracked traffic collisions for decades. Public awareness campaigns, improved road design and better safety features in vehicles have all combined to reduce the level of risk involved in motor vehicle travel. Until 2020, there had been a long-term trend toward an overall reduction in fatal crashes in particular. However, 2020 saw that trend suddenly change. Despite a reduction in the overall miles traveled that year, traffic crashes and fatalities rose sharply. That negative trend continued for several years. Thankfully, early data from 2023 indicates that crash rates a ..read more

Indianapolis is a thriving metropolitan region with hundreds of surface streets and multiple busy interstates and freeways. The development of infrastructure has made the modern commute more accessible for individual workers and has helped the greater Indianapolis region thrive. Unfortunately, not every street is as safe as people might expect. There is crash risk anywhere, but some areas have far more collisions than others and crashes with far worse consequences. Research into local collisions makes it clear that there are certain roads around Indianapolis that are riskier than others. What ..read more

Some mental health challenges are congenital, meaning that they relate to a genetic condition that a child inherited from their parents. Many other mental health conditions are acquired health issues. For example, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can be a significantly debilitating mental health condition, is acquired as a result of an individual’s life experience. It is often very difficult to treat and can lead to significant limitations that impact an individual’s daily life, their career and their closest relationships. When people discuss PTSD, they often talk about military t ..read more

Discussions about road rage often focus on the need for better emotional regulation in traffic. Experts provide an assortment of tips for those who find themselves reacting irrationally to other people’s driving behavior. People may have a plan for how to calm down and avoid overreacting during moments of stress in traffic. People generally have less control over the emotional reactions of those in other vehicles. Someone may notice warning signs of another driver succumbing to road rage. Aggressive honking, shouting from windows and tailgating are all possible signs of a developing road rage ..read more

Semi-trucks are crucial in the transportation industry, delivering goods across vast distances. But while these trucks are designed to handle substantial cargo, certain loads can pose significant risks and present major challenges for drivers.  Understanding the most dangerous loads for semi trucks can help ensure road safety and prevent accidents. Read on to discover high-risk loads that truck drivers encounter and the precautions and regulations associated with each. Heavy machinery and equipment Transporting heavy machinery and equipment is a common task for semi trucks. However, these ..read more

Cycling is a health-conscious hobby. People get on their bikes to get their heart rate up and move their bodies. Cycling is also a very cost-effective transportation choice, as it is far cheaper to pedal oneself to the bookstore than it is to pay for fuel and insurance for a motor vehicle. Traffic laws effectively treat bicycles like vehicles and allow them to share roads without minimum speed limits with other vehicles. Even in areas where there are no dedicated cycling lanes, bicycles can travel on the same side of the road as enclosed motor vehicles. Unfortunately, cyclists then have to wor ..read more

Car crashes can occur on even the most rural roads and on city streets with very low speed limits that should, in theory, give drivers the time they need to react to changing traffic conditions. People make mistakes all the time, from reading text messages while driving to turning the wrong way on a one-way street. Although collisions can occur anywhere, they seem to be a bigger concern in Indianapolis than elsewhere in the state in recent years. In fact, according to a review of the most dangerous roads in the state, half of the deadliest streets in Indiana are right here in Indianapolis. Wha ..read more

People often treat liability claims as though they are black-and-white scenarios wherein one person is to blame and another is a victim, but situations are rarely that simple. Obviously, there are plenty of scenarios whereby one person does something illegal or negligent, and someone else gets hurt. In cases with clear-cut fault, those who have been harmed by someone else can file insurance claims or even civil lawsuits to recoup their losses. However, many situations that lead to injuries and property damage expenses are not solely the fault of one party. As a result, claims of comparative ne ..read more

Indiana car crashes occur for all kinds of preventable issues. People text while driving or decide to get behind the wheel despite having too much to drink during happy hour. They speed or don’t use their turn signal, all of which can cause preventable collisions. Another, less common but still notable reason that people get into high-speed collisions involves wrong-way driving on highways. People enter a highway going the wrong way on a ramp and then proceed to drive at high speeds in the wrong direction. Such crashes often result in tragic fatalities, and people frequently find themselves as ..read more