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A disproportionate number of Americans die in crashes on rural roads compared with those in urban areas. Why? A number of factors that have contributed to the annual 17,000 rural road fatalities include risky driver behavior, simpler roadway infrastructure, lack of...
Crossroads typically have an increased risk of danger, simply due to the fat that vehicles are often approaching from several directions at once. Especially in areas where heavy traffic is the norm, drivers must be alert and cautious to avoid a collision at...
When an Indiana police officer notifies a family that one of their loved ones has died in a car accident, waves of shock and grief begin to ripple through the home and the community at large. If the victim was a young person, it seems to intensify sorrow and distress....
In many instances, what begins as a routine Indiana traffic stop might develop into a criminal case if the driver or any passengers are taken into police custody. Such was the case when a patrol officer attempted to stop a particular motorist, who also had a passenger...
On a recent Sunday in Indiana, several travelers suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Two vehicles were involved, a tractor-trailer and an SUV. The tractor-trailer reportedly struck the SUV, which resulted in multiple people needing emergency medical care....
If you go out to dinner at an Indiana restaurant with four friends, and each of you consumes an alcoholic beverage, the alcohol will affect every person differently. Your body mass index, age, health and genetics are all factors that determine how alcohol will act in...
If you are traveling along an Indiana highway when another vehicle hits you, an otherwise uneventful trip may quickly become chaotic. The top priority in the immediate aftermath of a collision is to assess your condition and obtain medical assistance. If you are able,...
When law enforcement authorities in Indiana receive information from members of a community regarding possible illegal activities in the area, they typically respond by documenting the information and investigating, if warranted. A recent investigation lasted for...
Imagine yourself out with a group of friends on a weekend. You're glad that you don't have work the following day, and you decide to have a glass of wine or other alcohol beverage with your dinner. Several hours later, you drive home but get pulled over by an Indiana...
In Indiana and all other states, daily life typically includes interaction with other people, including some to whom you may owe a duty of care. For instance, your employer owes you the duty of providing proper training and equipment to keep you safe on the job. Your...