Indiana's longstanding ban on introducing evidence of a failure to wear seat belts in car crash cases is set to change with the passing of House Bill 1090, signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb. Effective July 1, the bill allows you to admit such evidence in civil...
Workers who work night and rotating shifts commonly suffer from drowsiness, fatigue, and sleep disorders that contribute to dangerous driving behaviors. Shift Work Poses Dangers Behind the Wheel For employees who work night shifts, rotating shifts, and graveyard shifts, staying alert on the job can be especially challenging. Shift work significantly impacts the body’s circadian clock tricking the body into…
Indiana drivers on rural roads face increased risks for collisions with moving farm equipment such as open-bed trucks, tractors, plows, balers, and other agricultural equipment. Safety Tips for Driving on Rural Roads While Indiana’s rural roads present dangers to drivers year-round, the risk of serious accidents is higher during harvest season when farm vehicles are on the roadways. At this…
Without the basic elements of protection, like a seat belt, roof, and frame that come in cars and other vehicles, an accident involving a motorcycle has potential for disaster. To better prepare yourself, find out what the most common types of motorcycle accidents are, how they’re caused, and what type of injuries usually follow. Unfortunately, many motorcycle accidents occur because…
