Once you are involved in an auto accident, one of the first things you need to do is file a claim with your insurance provider. However, the insurance company will want to know whether there is a police incident report. The state of Indiana requires you to get a...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Causes of rollover crashes and what you can do to minimize risk
Car accidents in Indiana can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. While any type of accident can leave a lasting impact on anyone involved, rollover crashes are among the most devastating and life-threatening types of car crashes. How serious are rollover...
Accurate adaptive speed info reduces accidents
Delays in construction zones are common occurrences on roadways in Indiana and across the country. Drivers generally get warnings about upcoming construction zones and expect traffic backups and delays. A new study suggests that there is a much better way to warn...
Fall-related driving hazards
Autumn is a season of change in Indiana. The weather is cooling down, the leaves are turning colors, and kids are heading back to school. Unfortunately, these changes can make driving more hazardous and increase the risk of traffic accidents. Fall driving hazards...
How to deal with insurance companies after a car accident
When an individual in Indiana is injured in a car accident, they may be entitled to monetary damages. A car accident can cause severe emotional damages as well as financial stress from the mounting medical bills and loss of income as a result of the accident. To help...
New safety technology could prevent truck accidents
The number of accidents involving semi-tractor trailers in Indiana and around the country has risen by about 33% in just the last 10 years according to government crash figures, and many of the road users killed or seriously injured in commercial vehicle collisions...
NSC: roadway death rates have gone up over April 2020
Indiana residents might not know that March and April saw a reduction nationwide in the number of cars on the road. However, the National Safety Council estimates that even though the number of motor vehicle fatalities went down during that time, the fatality rate...
The heightened risk of driving on rural roads
Driving on rural roads can pose a serious safety threat for many drivers in Indiana, in particular those drivers who do not know the dangers and who assume that rural roads are safer than urban ones. The fact is that the countryside sees the majority of fatal...
The risk of drowsy driving and the interventions for it
During your commute to and from Indianapolis, Indiana, you're likely to meet with many drowsy drivers without knowing it. A survey from the National Sleep Foundation found that around half of adult drivers in the U.S. consistently choose to drive while drowsy. Some...
Motor vehicle accidents may result on curves in roads
A man in Indiana has unfortunately lost his life in a car crash, thus leaving his family members to grieve over his sudden death. The car accident took place on a recent Friday night when the man failed to negotiate a curve properly. Sometimes, these types...
