Earlier this week Governor Mike Pence signed a new law which is intended to prevent slower vehicles from remaining in the left lane of multi-lane highways and blocking faster traffic from passing. This law, taking effect July 1, will require motorists obeying the speed limit in the left lane to move to the right to […]

This month the National Safety Council (NSC) sponsors the National Safety Month to bring awareness and focus on reducing leading causes of death and serious injuries on the road, in the workplace, and our communities.  This year’s theme is “What I live For”, which encourages individuals to share their own experiences discussing the importance of […]

On February 2, 2015, a driver of a Mack semi on Interstate 65 near the U.S. 30 exit in Merrillville was involved in an accident when a 24 year old Indianapolis woman driving a 2014 Honda CRV swerved unexpected into the center lane of traffic between the driver of the Mack truck and a 36-year […]

On January 18, 2015, two teenagers ice fishing at a rock quarry in rural Owen County near Spencer, Indiana, were found after falling into frozen waters after ice where they fished collapsed.  Rescue Divers with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources reported that the two teenagers had fallen into 11 feet of water while fishing […]

An often overlooked danger facing motorists is the risk of accident caused by defective or improperly maintained tires. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and United States Department of Transportations, Drivers in the United States put nearly 3 billion miles on their tires, which results in nearly 11,000 tire-related accidents on average per […]

There are many types of compensation a plaintiff may seek within a personal injury case.  Of these, some of the most readily identifiable and calculable compensations are monetary damages awarded for a plaintiff’s medical expenses and lost wages.  But what about compensation for a plaintiff who is unable to return to work due to his […]

When seeking compensation for injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of another, it is important that you are properly prepared when meeting initially with an attorney.  A personal injury attorney is your best resource for determining whether or not you have a case and so it is important to provide sufficient information during […]

As the national average gas price dipped as low as $2.32 per gallon this week, this considerable price decrease beginning just a few short months ago has led to substantial increases in consumer activity and spending at various retail stores and shopping center. These recent nation-wide decreases in gas prices are well-received as many are […]

In January 2013, Elizabeth Crawford visited the office of Representative Tom McClintock at his congressional office in Washington D.C. While waiting for her appointment, Crawford dropped her pen and was bitten by a dog named “Who Dey” when she tried to retrieve it.  Although “Who Dey” was a small dog, his bite drew blood and […]

On the morning of December 16, 2014, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s department reported a auto accident occurring on U.S. 20 near the intersection of County Road 33 near Middlebury, Indiana.  A driver of a Pontiac G6 was struck from behind by a driver of an SUV while yielding to oncoming traffic before turning left onto a […]