Maybe you rarely travel anywhere on foot, particularly if your Indiana community lacks decent sidewalks and intersections with well-marked crosswalks. However, most people find walking across parking lots a part of everyday life. At the Doane Law Office, LLC, we understand that these short trips ...
Your family is invited to a backyard barbecue by a co-worker, and while you are there, her dog bites your three-year-old's face. Naturally, your first response is to take your child to the emergency room for treatment. The dog was up-to-date on his vaccinations, so there is no need for rabies sho...
As a parent in Indiana, it is essential that you know and follow the state's child restraint laws whenever you take your child in a vehicle. These laws are established to ensure your child is as safe as possible in the event of an accident. Furthermore, these laws are pretty much universal throug...
Each year, many bicyclists are injured or even killed when they are struck by vehicles. Some bicyclists are injured off the road, of course, but many are hit by negligent drivers who are either drunk, distracted, going over the speed limit, or simply ignoring their responsibilities behind the...
You are enjoying an early morning run at the park in Indiana when out of nowhere, a dog appears. Instinctively, you are probably prone to panic and startle, but as you get closer, it appears as though maybe the dog is lost. Curious as to if you can help the dog find its owner, you want to tak...
Anyone in Indiana could sustain a dog bite. However, age matters when dealing with the results. According to the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 10 percent of the wounds that adults suffer from a dog attack are on the head and neck. However, 76 percent of children's bite wounds...
When a property owner or manager does not have safety measures in place, or management does not enforce the set measures, it can create dangerous conditions. For those who suffer an injury while on a property due to dangerous conditions, it may be possible to seek compensation. If you or a love...
Although bicycles generally move at speeds considerably slower than vehicle traffic on Indiana roadways, cyclists have the right to ride in the vehicle lane, and they are subject to all the rules of vehicle traffic. Motorists who "get stuck" behind a bicycle in traffic may be impatient waiting fo...
Each year, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute prepares a traffic safety report of state data for the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Included in this report are the new statistics involving pedestrian fatalities. According to the n...
When a motor vehicle collision occurs, victims may suffer from a wide variety of injuries, such as broken bones or lacerations that result in scarring and pain. However, back injuries are particularly concerning and can upend the life of a victim in a variety of ways. If you hurt your back in a c...
As your child plays in your yard in Indiana, a pedestrian with an unleashed dog approaches on the sidewalk. Your child hurries toward the dog to pet it, and the animal perceives the gesture as a threat and attacks. You quickly get your child to safety, but the damage has already been done. What s...
It is common knowledge that motorcycle riding is dangerous, although fun. Some of it has to do with the design of the vehicle, which does not provide protection in an accident. However, additional factors contribute to rates of accident, injury and death among bikers. A report from the Indiana ...
If you are the parent of a teenager, you might encounter various challenges, from problems in the classroom to issues with some of their friends. However, those involving driving can be especially difficult and as younger drivers begin to enjoy the independence and opportunities that come with a ...
For many people in Indiana, bicycles provide a convenient mode of transportation that requires relatively little maintenance and saves on money. For others, riding their bicycle is an enjoyable hobby and a great form of exercise. However, all bicyclists are at risk of serious injury if they are h...
Recent years have seen many in Jeffersonville take to the streets on bicycles. Whether as a less-expensive method of transportation or a tool to help improve your physical fitness, a bicycle can provide you with years of enjoyment. Yet as many of those that we here at the Doane Law Office, LLC ha...
When an accident occurs, it is very important to immediately assess the damage and address any injuries that those involved in the collision have suffered. Often, car accident injuries can be immediately recognized, such as a broken bone or a deep cut. However, those involved in a motor vehicle c...
When people pass, it can be quite devastating in general. However, the death of a loved one that happens due to someone's negligence can be even more heart-wrenching. In such instances, a wrongful death claim may be an available recourse. There are a few important things to keep in mind when loo...
People recognize that many risk factors contribute to motor vehicle collisions, from driver fatigue to the use of illicit substances and alcohol. It is also important to be aware of some of the less obvious threats that can increase the chances of a motor vehicle wreck, such as bright sunlight. S...
Every year countless new drivers are introduced onto Jeffersonville's roads. Ultimately, these new motorists will hopefully gain the experience needed to consistently navigate those roads safely while behind the wheel. Yet after being first introduced to driving, new motorists (especially teens) ...
Pedestrian accidents happen in all sorts of ways and we have written about some on this blog. For example, a person may be hit by a vehicle while trying to help a stranded motorist or a pedestrian might be struck by a car while they are trying to cross the street. Sadly, some drivers simply d...
When people hear about an animal attack, many are likely to assume that the incident involved a vicious dog. While dog bites are indeed a common cause of animal attacks and a major concern, it is important to bear in mind that other types of animals are also responsible for attacking innocent peo...
When a bicyclist is struck by a vehicle, the suffering brought on by the accident may disrupt their lives and those who are close to them. People often recognize that the loss of life and serious injuries are an unfortunate aspect of bike wrecks. However, it is also vital to keep in mind the othe...
As residents in Indiana should be able to enjoy the days leading up to Christmas knowing this time of year offers them special time with friends and family. Sadly at too many holiday gatherings people choose to drink alcoholic beverages and then drive themselves home instead of identifying a ...
Many people in Jeffersonville do not realize how dangerous and life-changing car accidents can be until they are in one. On television and in the movies, car accident injuries are often glamorized and made to seem less significant than they are in real life. As a result, many people may have ...
Like most residents in Indiana, you have likely heard and read many things espousing the dangers of distracted driving but you may wonder just how much of a problem this really is. Forbes provides details from a study conducted by Consumer Reports that provides some insight into this. The results...
From I-65 North across the Lincoln Bridge to Exit 0, go left at foot of exit ramp, through the stop light and drive directly into Water Tower Square.
Follow I-65 South toward Louisville. Take Exit 1 to merge onto US-31 S toward Stansifer Ave./10th St. Continue on US-31 S. Use the middle lane to take the ramp to 10th St./Court Ave. Turn right on Court Ave. into Water Tower Square.
From US 31 North across the Second Street Bridge to Court Avenue. At the bottom of the ramp turn left into Water Tower Square.