It should not be any surprise to people in Indiana that driving a motor vehicle after drinking or while under the influence of drugs is not only illegal but incredibly reckless and dangerous. Despite many public awareness campaigns over the years, sadly there remain people who will not put away t...
Every time you take to the road on your motorcycle in Indiana, you do so with the expectation that you can share it safely with other motorists. Your bike offers you a lot less protection than cars and trucks. If an accident happens, you could potentially end up with life-threatening injuries. ...
Indiana residents may well be excited to hear about advances in automotive technology designed to improve safety. Things like forward collision warning, backup cameras and more are meant to help prevent accidents. Other technologies like airbags focus on reducing the severity of injuries to peopl...
It should be no surprise to anyone in Indiana that grabbing a set of car keys and getting behind the steering wheel after drinking alcohol is dangerous. For several decades you have likely heard advocacy groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving or law enforcement entities highlight these ris...
If you are like most people in Indiana, you have heard more than your fair share of stories about a pitbull attacking a person. In some of the most extreme situations, humans including children and elderly people, have been killed by these dogs. But, is it right for people to think that all pitbu...
Most Indiana residents take basic actions like crossing the street on foot for granted. These things are in many ways simple and should be easily done. However, because cars can be on the roads at the same time, pedestrians have to be ever aware of the risks they face. Even if a pedestrian is cro...
Whether walking or running for exercise or simply on foot when going between cars and offices, shops or homes, pedestrians in Indiana must navigate and share the roads with cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles. Every state has its own laws designed to provide appropriate safety for pedest...
If you received injuries from a motor vehicle accident that was not your fault, you may qualify for compensation. However, some mistakes may hinder you from receiving the full compensation you deserve. Many individuals end up paying, literally and physically, for these pitfalls. Make sure that y...
Most dogs provide warning signs that tell people not to approach or touch them. However, for those in Indiana who do not have the option to leave, such as letter carriers, or those who do not understand dog body language, there is potential for a bite. According to The Association of Profession...
The thought of any person on foot being hit by a vehicle can be enough to make anyone in Indiana shudder. When the person hit is a child with their whole life still before them, the tragedy can feel even worse. Grieving parents and fellow students at schools are left wondering why such a thing co...
Following the rules of the road on your bicycle in Indiana should be as natural as when you are driving your car. Just like when you are in the car, though, this does not always protect you from the vehicles around you. If you were hit by a car while riding your bicycle, you should call law e...
When it comes to autonomous vehicles, Indiana residents may well have varying views on the matter. Some people might be wary of trusting their lives to a computer while others might believe that a computer may be more likely to operate a vehicle safely than a human being could. Regardless of one'...
After your automobile accident, your insurance provider will be sure to ask you questions about the incident. This helps in determining how to handle your accident claim. However, they may not always keep your best interest in mind. What can you do to make sure you get the most out of your polic...
Whenever you hear news of a dog biting case in Jeffersonville, it is almost always accompanied by an assertion from the animal's owner that he or she had never acted aggresively before. While that may indeed be true, claims of a dog's normally loving nature do little to help those he or she b...
Pedestrians in Indiana know that they must always be on the lookout for drivers who may not necessarily see them. This can be while walking across a parking lot, on a sidewalk or crossing an intersection. Even if a pedestrian has the right of way, they must exercise caution as an accident bet...
After a car accident, there are certain things that you must do. Contacting your insurance company should be one of the first things on your list. You pay your insurer for situations like this, so you can get needed funds for repairs, medical bills, and other related expenses. Before you get...
When most people in Indiana think about car crashes they might think about things like a rear-end fender bender that occurs because someone is driving too close to someone else and cannot stop in time. Making a turn in front of another car without sufficient time to complete it may also be a typi...
As a parent, you may have to go through a number of challenges when it comes to raising your children. At Doane Law Office, we know that some parents have had to go through the painful experience of dealing with injuries their children sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Worse yet, some childre...
Indiana drivers are to be congratulated for reducing the number of bicycle fatalities over the past decade. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the number of people who died in Indiana as a result of being hit while biking decreased from 21 in 2006 to 12 in 201...
Summer is the time when many people take to the open road for vacations in Indiana. Even with the relative ease of air travel today, the good old-fashioned road trip maintains a staple of many people's favorite and most nostalgic getaways. However, when a vehicle accident happens, the glamour and...
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet ranked Jefferson County as the county with the most traffic fatalities from 2012 through 2014. It also ranked high in overall safety concerns on the highway. The potential for being in an accident is higher when driving in Jefferson County. Do you know what ...
When hearing reports about accidents involving semi trucks or other large commercial vehicles in Indiana, it is understandable that people's minds might initially think that the responsibility for the accident be with the driver of the truck. Trucker fatigue among other factors may well contribut...
While Indiana has not legalized the use of recreational marijuana, people from Indiana who may be travelling to any of the places in the country where it is legal this summer should be aware of the potential risks on the road. Alcohol is not the only substance that may cause a driver to be im...
Even when an accident is only a minor fender bender and no people are injured, Indiana residents can find it difficult to work effectively with insurance companies to process claims and ensure that their rights are properly protected. As accidents become more complex with either greater amounts o...
Indiana residents eager to get outside for some exercise and fresh air in the lovely months of summer should be able to do so without worry of problems. Sadly that is not always possible especially when one's chosen means of activity involves sharing the road with cars, trucks and other vehicles....
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.