Semi-trucks are crucial in the transportation industry, delivering goods across vast distances. But while these trucks are designed to handle substantial cargo, certain loads can pose significant risks and present major challenges for drivers. Understanding the most...
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It is the most dangerous time for cyclists in 46 years
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Jun 21, 2023 | Injuries
Cycling is a health-conscious hobby. People get on their bikes to get their heart rate up and move their bodies. Cycling is also a very cost-effective transportation choice, as it is far cheaper to pedal oneself to the bookstore than it is to pay for fuel and...
Of Indiana’s 10 deadliest roads, 5 are in the Indianapolis area
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Apr 11, 2023 | Car Accidents
Car crashes can occur on even the most rural roads and on city streets with very low speed limits that should, in theory, give drivers the time they need to react to changing traffic conditions. People make mistakes all the time, from reading text messages while...
What is comparative negligence and is it the law in Indiana?
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Apr 7, 2023 | Injuries
People often treat liability claims as though they are black-and-white scenarios wherein one person is to blame and another is a victim, but situations are rarely that simple. Obviously, there are plenty of scenarios whereby one person does something illegal or...
Can new technology reduce the number of wrong-way driving wrecks?
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Mar 27, 2023 | Car Accidents
Indiana car crashes occur for all kinds of preventable issues. People text while driving or decide to get behind the wheel despite having too much to drink during happy hour. They speed or don't use their turn signal, all of which can cause preventable collisions....
Are people with sleep apnea allowed to be truck drivers?
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Feb 24, 2023 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Certain medical conditions are so dangerous that they make it risky for people to drive. Epilepsy that cannot be managed effectively is a perfect example. Those who might have a seizure at any time typically cannot retain their driving privileges. There are a host of...
When should you replace your tires?
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Feb 23, 2023 | Car Accidents
Certain vehicle maintenance issues are easy to put off for too long. While your brakes will start squealing and then grinding, making their need for replacement impossible to ignore, your tires won't give you any such warning. Every time you drive, you wear down the...
How can Vision Zero save lives, and has it worked before?
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Feb 21, 2023 | Car Accidents
For many people, car crashes simply seem like an inevitable part of independent travel. In fact, experts often assert that trying to eliminate crashes would be an untenably expensive process. However, most collisions are the results of human error and could therefore...
4 safety tips that can lead to safer nighttime driving
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Feb 16, 2023 | Car Accidents
Driving at night is more dangerous than people recognize. While there are safety practices that can help reduce your risk, a large number of severe and fatal collisions occur every day after the sun goes down. Limited visibility, increased animal activity and more...
The return to standard time means more vehicles crashing into deer
On Behalf of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers | Nov 16, 2022 | Car Accidents
Daylight savings time has come to an end, which means that we have returned to standard time. A general way to refer to this during November is by saying that we have “fallen back” an hour. The time shift means that it is a bit brighter in the morning and a bit darker...