Jul
28
Indy Motorcyclist Loses Life In Utility Pole Accident
July 28, 2010 | Comments Off
A motorcyclist without a helmet tragically died in Indianapolis in the early morning hours on July 23 when he crashed into a light pole. According to witnesses, the man, 42, was going about 100 mph on Madison Avenue when he lost control. He died at the scene. Police indicated that alcohol did not appear to [...]
Jul
22
Drunk Driver Sentenced To Prison Stretch
July 22, 2010 | Comments Off
A state motorist recently became subject to the full legal consequences of his involvement in an alcohol-related fatal accident in Gary, Indiana. The motorist, a 41-year-old man from Portage, received a 14-year sentence, the maximum allowable under Indiana law, as a result of crossing the center line and crashing head-on into a car driven by [...]
Jul
22
Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents
July 22, 2010 | Comments Off
As we have discussed previously, drivers must be extremely vigilant to avoid traffic accidents when the warmer weather brings out more motorcycle enthusiasts. Recently Indiana fatalities have established that point unfortunately. By the same token, for enhanced roadway safety, motorcyclists must also take care to operate their choppers safely and legally.
The Indiana State Police offers [...]
Jul
22
What Causes Car Crashes on Indiana Roads?
July 22, 2010 | Comments Off
Especially (but not only) when highways are clogged with vacation traffic, it is crucial to drive defensively and stay alert. Following the rules of the road all year round makes an essential contribution to traffic safety. While a motorist has no control over the behavior of others, a driver has complete responsibility for his or [...]
Jul
22
Indiana Amends Move Over Law
July 22, 2010 | Comments Off
Hoosiers need to always give first responders a wide berth on state roads so they can do their jobs safely without creating an add-on highway accident in the process.
In 1999, Indiana became the first state in the U.S. to pass a law (Indiana Code section 9-21-8-35) requiring drivers to move over or slow down when [...]
Jul
20
Indiana Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Salutes MADD
July 20, 2010 | Comments Off
John P. Young is your Indiana drunk driving accident lawyer. Mr. Young practices out of Indianapolis with his partners at Young & Young. Young & Young was founded in 1954 with the sole purpose of assisting Hoosiers injured in accidents including drunk driving accidents. For over 56 years Young & Young has been hard at [...]
Jul
19
Young and Young Sponsor Brain Injury Association of Indiana
July 19, 2010 | 1 Comment
John P. Young, your Indiana brain injury lawyer, and his partners at Young & Young, practicing in Indianapolis, Indiana since 1954, is proud to announce that Young & Young is now a Corporate sponsor of the Brain Injury Association of Indiana. The Brain Injury Association of Indiana serves over 155,000 Hoosiers living with brain [...]
Jul
16
Indiana Injury Attorney
July 16, 2010 | Comments Off
What do you want in an Indiana Injury Attorney? If you want experience with serious injury cases, if you want experience all over the state, if you want a lot of trial experience, if you want a board certified injury attorney, then you want John P. Young of the Indianapolis Law firm of Young and [...]
Jul
15
Bicycle Safety Tips–Part 2
July 15, 2010 | Comments Off
Continuing our discussion of bicycle safety for you and your family…the Indiana State Police reminds bicyclists that they have to take the initiative to make themselves visible to motorists, especially after dark. Never assume that motorists sharing the road with you can see you. According to the ISP, sufficient visibility to avoid traffic accidents includes [...]
Jul
15
Bicycle Safety Tips–Part 1
July 15, 2010 | Comments Off
Bicycle Safety Tips #1
For bicycle enthusiasts, we’ve blogged previously about the importance of roadway safety, a responsibility shared by the person on the bike as well as motorists in cars and trucks, especially now in the midst of the warm weather and vacation season. When they are out and about on Indiana roads, bicyclists [...]
Jul
12
Indiana Truck Accident Attorney
July 12, 2010 | Comments Off
John P. Young is your Indiana Truck accident attorney. Mr. Young works out of the Indianapolis law firm of Young and Young. Young and Young has been in continuous operation since 1954, more than 56 years! Mr. Young and his partners have combined legal experience of more than 100 years. Mr. Young represents Hoosiers injured [...]
Jul
8
Indiana Drunk Driving Attorney
July 8, 2010 | Comments Off
John P. Young is your experienced drunk driving accident lawyer. Are you a member of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving? Maybe you should consider membership. You can access MADD on the web at www.madd.org. Why should you join? You should join because in 2008 11,773 people died in wrongful death accidents caused by drunk drivers. [...]


