Aug
9
Back to School Roadway Safety
August 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The summer seems to go by fast, doesn’t it? Schools in some parts of Indiana will be back in session as early as next week, with the resulting increase in car traffic (and the possibility of a road accident) in the morning and late afternoon. Avoiding any kind of traffic accident should be on your [...]
Aug
9
Teenagers and cars can be risky business, even under the best of circumstances. But it’s perhaps the worst of circumstances, i.e., when alcohol is involved, that highway safety for all concerned could be most compromised. The inexperience of teenagers with the effects of alcohol, their fearless and/or reckless attitude towards real danger, and their [...]
Aug
3
Are You An Aggressive Driver?
August 3, 2010 | Comments Off
When you’re out on Indiana roads, have you ever been cut off, tailgated, or have someone swerve into your lane for no apparent reason? Or perhaps from time to time you’ve been an instigator of that kind of reckless driving.
We’ve all had experiences of one kind or another that could lead to a road accident. [...]
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
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 [...]
Jun
30
Motorcyclist Without Helmet Killed In Evansville
June 30, 2010 | Comments Off
As we’ve blogged previously, even though a helmet is unpopular with many motorcycle riders, it is an essential piece of safety equipment to perhaps avoid a serious road accident or to minimize the consequences of one. There is no cure for a brain injury other than avoidance. A brain injury can leave permanent life-altering damage [...]
Jun
22
Helmets Reduce Risk of Serious Head Injuries
June 22, 2010 | Comments Off
As we’ve discussed previously, the most effective "cure" for brain injury is preventing or minimizing the injury in the first place. And one sure way to minimize most brain injuries is to wear a helmet while riding a bike or motorcycle to absorb the impact of a possible collision. As Michigan orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph [...]
Jun
10
The Wedding “Crashers”
June 10, 2010 | Comments Off
There is never a good time to get into a traffic accident, whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a serious car wreck, but having it happen on your wedding day is perhaps the worst of all possible contingencies. Last Saturday afternoon, a shuttle bus carrying a wedding party in downtown Indianapolis collided with an SUV. [...]
Jun
9
Indiana Attorney General Warns Against Texting While Driving
June 9, 2010 | Comments Off
Greg Zoeller, Indiana’s Attorney General, recently met with AT&T Indiana President Geoge Fleetwood and state lawmakers to urge all drivers to avoid sending or checking text messages while behind the wheel. The attorney general’s office is apparently aligning with AT&T’s national anti-texting-while-driving awareness campaign.
Although distracted drivers come from all age groups, Zoeller noted that “Young [...]
May
27
Indiana Drunk Driving Developments
May 27, 2010 | Comments Off
John P. Young of the Indianapolis Injury Lawyer firm, Young and Young is your Indiana and Indianapolis Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer. As we keep our eye on how the law deals with drunk driving accidents, we observe the following developments.
John G. Wilson, III was sentenced yesterday to 12 year in prison. He was convicted [...]
May
25
Indianapolis Auto Accidents – part 2
May 25, 2010 | Comments Off
John P. Young is your Indiana Injury Attorney. Mr. Young has been an Indiana Injury Attorney practicing in Indianapolis for more than 22 years. At Young and Young we work only for Hoosiers who have been severely injured. We handle injury cases arising out of car crashes, highway accidents, semi tractor-trailer accidents, [...]


