Category: Motorcycle Accidents
Indianapolis motorcycle accident law blog. Here we will provide useful articles of various types of motorcycle accidents in Indiana.
In the Indiana Supreme Court case of Reece v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., 173 N.E.3d 1031 (Ind., 2021), Walter Reece was riding on his motorcycle through an intersection when at the same time, a car driven by Harold Moistner pulled out into the intersection and hit Reece. A deputy at the scene observed tall grass […]
It’s getting to be Summertime again, and many people take the cover off of their motorcycles and start to ride again once the weather gets nice. However, this also means that there is an uptick in motorcycle accidents. There are some ways to protect yourself if you own a motorcycle and there are some ways […]
When an accident occurs, whether that be a slip-and-fall or a car accident, sometimes people may stop to try and help any person who has been injured in an accident. However, at times these people could do more harm than good, despite their best intentions. Sometimes, they could cause another injury, or they could make […]
After getting into an accident or being involved in a slip-and-fall, a person may suffer injuries, whether they be very serious or only minor in nature. After suffering these injuries, a person may go see a doctor, no matter the severity. The doctor may take one of several different paths in helping someone treat these […]
Riding motorcycles has a significant risk that people should be made aware of. If someone is riding a motorcycle without a helmet on and gets into an accident, they have the risk of developing a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI’s can range anywhere from severe to mild and have different symptoms and long-term effects depending […]
Indiana law requires an operator and owner of a vehicle, whether that be a regular automobile or a motorcycle, to have insurance to cover that vehicle in the case of an accident. This is important to ensure the safe operation of vehicles on the roads, but insurance is also important to compensate for any injuries […]
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents that are Unknown to the General Public Motorcycles are a very common form of transportation seen everywhere, from highways, to state roads, to local thoroughfares. However, there is a reputation that motorcycles have gained as being a more dangerous form of transportation than a car would be because there is […]
Is a Helmet Required on a Motorcycle in Indiana? In Indiana, when driving a motorcycle, does a person have to wear a helmet? Helmet’s are important for rider safety and can help save lives and prevent major injuries from happening. It is important when riding a motorcycle to be as safe as possible. Because motorcycles […]
Weather is a major contributor to car accidents. Whether it’s rain, sleet, ice, snow, fog, or some other condition, an estimated 1.2 million car accidents a year are caused by weather. Wet pavement and rain are the two most common weather-related causes of rain. Accidents caused by weather raise an interesting legal problem. Who is […]