As the holidays approach, many people will be celebrating with alcohol. This can lead to dangerous situations on the road, as drunk drivers become a significant hazard. It is important to be aware of the dangers posed by drunk drivers and take steps to avoid them...
Car Accidents
4 common injuries from car crashes
If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know just how terrifying it can be. Many people who experience car crashes can suffer from serious, even fatal injuries – not all of them are just physical. Injuries are common in car crashes and can lead to future medical...
Beware of back pain after a car wreck
People who’ve been involved in a car wreck expect that they’re going to have some soreness in the few days following the crash. One thing that they may not think about is how something seemingly minor can actually be the result of a catastrophic injury. One thing...
Have you been injured by a distracted driver?
After going through your driving lessons, passing the test and getting some practice on the roads, driving can start to feel almost automatic. However, in reality, this is far from the case. Your brain makes multiple decisions every second when operating a vehicle,...
Keeping children safe in your car
You use your car for various reasons. During your daily commute, you’re on your own and only have to think about your safety. However, you also do your share of the school runs and the family likes to take trips out at the weekend. When you have passengers in the...
Is it really more dangerous to drive at night?
You have probably heard that night driving is dangerous. Most people were told about this when they were in driver’s ed. In fact, you were probably told that you had to do so many hours of practice at night before you could get your license. But why is it that night...
Indiana Guest Statute Not Applicable to Persons Outside of Vehicle
This past week the Indiana Supreme Court had an opportunity to address the role of the Indiana Guest Statute to a person who was injured while outside of a vehicle and attempting to direct the driver while parking. The Indiana Guest Statuteprovides that “[t]he owner,...
Damages Pt. 3 — Diminished Value of Vehicle Due to Traffic Accident
In this week’s installment in the series on damages, the lawyers here at Pavlack Law address the issue of determining how much an injured party should be compensated for property damaged by the acts of a tortfeasor. Specifically, this post addresses compensation for...
Indiana Supreme Court Clarifies Underinsured Motorist Insurance Law
The Indiana Supreme Court recently handed down a decision which helps to clear the all too murky waters of underinsured motor vehicle insurance law. The case, Lakes v. Grange Mutual Casualty Company, sought to clarify the meaning of “underinsured motor vehicle” as...
Think Before You Wave
When I was 17 years old I drove my small car onto an off ramp for a highway in Michigan. When I came upon the intersection of the ramp and the road onto which I had intended to turn, I was faced with the all too common situation of having a large truck to my left,...