Fire department personnel were shocked and dismayed to respond to a recent car accident because the victim was one of their own. An intern with the Indiana fire department was the victim, and he was helping with a tow truck alongside the roadway when the accident occurred. The 20-year-old died…
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Car accidents in Indiana can become dangerous when fire erupts
A multi-vehicle collision may create chaos on the road, leading to road closures as the scene and damages are assessed. But car accidents that involve vehicle fires can become even more dangerous and urgent for victims and anyone else around. One car accident in Indiana resulted in a road closure…
Distracted driving in Indiana can cause car accidents
A split-second reaction to a minor distraction can quickly lead to a car accident. Car accidents caused by these little distractions, such as a spilled drink, can have devastating results, as was the case recently in Indiana. A woman reacting to a spilled drink caused a bus to overturn and…
Motorcycle versus car accidents can be deadly in Indiana
Anytime there is a collision between a car and a motorcycle, there is a greater chance the motorcyclist will be more seriously injured due to the difference in the vehicles. Motorcycle and car accidents that lead to injuries can also lead to civil suits where victims can get the monetary…
Wrongful death suit may prove necessary for families
While the death of a loved one is difficult under any circumstances, the loss may be made all the more devastating if it comes about as the result of someone else’s negligence. Despite the emotional upheaval and duress a family may suffer, a wrongful death suit filed in an Indiana…
Medical Negligence on the Rise in Indiana
According to a recent Evansville Courier and Press story, medical negligence is on the rise in Indiana as reflected by data collected by the Department of Health. According to the Courier story, the most common preventable medical errors were pressure ulcers aka bedsores, followed by incidents of foreign objects left…
Multi-vehicle car accidents in Indiana can be deadly
A woman has lost her life after being the victim of a multi-vehicle car accident recently. The tragedy occurred when one individual tried to back a trailer onto a driveway. Unfortunately, car accidents of this nature in Indiana are typically devastating — surely for the victims and usually for the…