Articles Posted in Car Accidents

Driving through rural Indiana comes with responsibilities that many people overlook. When you share the road with slower-moving vehicles like horse-drawn buggies, the duty to drive carefully does not change. A recent crash near Bremen, Indiana, involving a Mercedes SUV and an Amish buggy carrying three children, left multiple families devastated. The children were thrown…

Hit-and-run accidents in Indiana are among the most frustrating and dangerous situations that law enforcement and victims have to deal with. These incidents often leave victims injured, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. When a driver flees the scene of an accident, it’s usually because they’re trying to avoid accountability—whether they were intoxicated,…

Indiana and Illinois roads, like those in any state, can present challenges for drivers due to a combination of traffic, changing weather conditions, and the occasional human error. Even the most experienced and well-trained drivers are not immune to making mistakes, and this includes law enforcement officers, who spend a significant amount of time behind…

Head-on collisions are among the most devastating types of accidents that happen on Indiana roads. When two vehicles collide head-on, the force of the impact is amplified, and when there’s a significant size difference between the vehicles involved, the risks of serious injury or death become even greater. This type of collision can be particularly…

Indiana roads and freeways present constant risks, with traffic accidents being an all-too-common occurrence due to the dangers posed by both negligent driving and other factors that complicate driving conditions. From heavy traffic congestion to weather hazards, these factors make every trip a potential risk. For those unfortunate enough to experience an accident, the aftermath…

A series of crashes over Independence Day weekend involving more than a dozen vehicles led to the closure of the bypass in Elkhart County, Indiana. The first incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. west of US-33, involving at least eight cars. Approximately an hour later, another crash east of US-33 involved multiple vehicles. Both incidents resulted…

Stop signs are an essential part of road safety, but unfortunately, not everyone follows them. When drivers ignore stop signs, they put everyone on the road at risk. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident because another driver ran a stop sign, you’re not alone. Understanding what to do next can help you on…

Hit-and-run accidents can have devastating consequences for both accident victims and their loved ones. Fleeing the scene of an accident can leave a victim helpless without any options for medical assistance. Hit-and-runs are not only harmful to victims and their families—they also can carry significant criminal and civil penalties. As a recent news article sadly…

Fatal car accidents can take a devastating toll on a victim’s family. When a person dies in a car accident, their surviving loved ones may bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible driver. However, the defendant will likely argue that the victim contributed to their harm, which may preclude a damages award. An experienced…

Fatal accidents can have a number of causes, but the effects are always devastating. When a negligent driver causes a fatal accident, the driver injures not only the deceased victims but also their loved ones. If your loved one has died in an Indiana car accident, you may be overwhelmed with medical and burial expenses…