Call Now For A Free Consultation 812-590-2213

Blog

Pedestrian safety laws in Indiana

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Sep 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Key mistakes to avoid after an accident

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Sep 22, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

What to do when a dog bites

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Sep 14, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

High school student killed by drunk driver

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Sep 04, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

What should bicyclists do after a crash?

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 28, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Autonomous car safety improvements targeted

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

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'...

Questions to ask your insurer after your accident

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 23, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Assigning liability after dog attacks

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 18, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Two pedestrians hit by drugged driver, one dies

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 10, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Two children killed, mother injured in bizarre wreck

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Helping your child recover from a crash

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 22, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Bicycle accidents and traumatic brain injury

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 19, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

RV collides with car, sending eight to hospitals

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 14, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Mistakes to avoid after a car accident

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 07, 2017 | 0 Comments

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 ...

Potential drunk driver kills self, two passengers

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 04, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Marijuana said to increase accident claims

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jun 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Seven people taken to hospital after serious crash

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jun 22, 2017 | 0 Comments

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...

Bike ride ruined by hit-and-run driver

Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jun 11, 2017 | 0 Comments

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....

Tips for pedestrian safety in summer

Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

The long daylight hours of summer and the warm weather naturally give rise to a greater number of people out and about on foot. If you are on the many Indiana residents who looks forward to spending more time outside at this time of year, you'll want to pay special attention to keeping yourse...

Safe bicycle riding tips

Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

May is National Bike Month and as the weather improves and people get excited for summer, it is no wonder that more bicyclists are seen around Indiana. Whether on designated bike paths or on city streets, staying safe should always be a priority for anyone on a bike. According to the National Sa...

Slip-and-fall accidents happen in summer too

Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

When you picture a slip-and-fall accident, you might envision icy conditions, such a section of sidewalk frosted by snow. However, many slip-and-fall accidents occur at other times of the year, not only in the winter. Falls in the summer can be just as harmful, leading to back problems, brai...

Auto insurance costs may drop with autonomous vehicles

Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 10, 2017 | 0 Comments

Indiana residents who are concerned about their safety and the safety of those they love when on the roads may well be watching closely as automakers and technology giants continue to evolve autonomous vehicle technology. Among the many benefits of and reasons for adopting these types of vehicles...

  • 5 of 9

Driving Directions To Our Office

From I-64 East:
Take exit 123 toward New Albany.
Continue onto W. 5th Street .
Turn left onto W. Market.
Turn left on Demolay Drive for parking.

From Louisville:
Merge onto I-64 West.
Use the right lane to take exit 123 toward New Albany.
Continue onto W. Elm Street.
Turn right after Bottles Unlimited onto State Street.
Turn left onto East Spring Street.
Turn left on Demolay Drive for parking.

Menu