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....
After a serious accident occurs, Indiana residents have every right to start thinking about how they can or should seek justice and compensation for their losses and injuries. Depending upon the nature of the cirumstances, the road to justice may include both civil and criminal paths. In the case...
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...
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...
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...
Many people in Indiana have dogs as pets and know the love and bond that these animals can share with their human companions. Sadly, however, there are many times when a dog ends up causing harm, not joy, to a person. When a dog attacks a person without provocation, the trauma that can be experie...
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...
Indiana residents know that teenage drivers may be impulsive at times and that they may not always make the best decisions when behind the wheel of a vehicle. Parents and others on the road may do their best to teach their kids about the importance of driving safely but ultimately the decision is...
Cyclists are supposed to the follow the same rules of the road as cars and trucks, but it can be much more hazardous to ride a bicycle on city streets. Some drivers do not want to share the road with bicycles. Sometimes, cyclists do not follow the rules of the road. Accidents happen. Many times, ...
Indiana residents who have been waiting for the return of spring to be out and about more on foot should be pleased to see that spring is finally here. However, before rushing out to go for that run or walk or even to simply appreciate walking from a car to building in pleasant weather, it is...
Indiana residents should always be aware of the risk that a dog may pose to them. Even a dog enthusiast can still be attacked by an aggressive dog that is not properly trained or controlled by its owner. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control indicates that children between the ages of five and nin...
For many decades now, Indiana residents have seen the strength of public awareness campaigns educating people about the dangers of drunk driving. While still too many people continue to drink and drive, there should be no doubt that people by and large know this is a dangerous practice. In recent...
Indiana residents who take to the road whether as drivers, motorists or passengers face the potential of being involved in an accident at any time. This is a sheer reality of the world yet one that nobody wants to actually experience firsthand. Defensive and safe driving practices along with foll...
Spring is in the air. Daffodils are blooming. The trees are budding. Drivers are not worried about ice and snow any longer. But that does not mean that the roads are completely safe. There are plenty of problems on the roads in spring. Here are seven things you should be aware of as the earth...
If you have been shopping for a new car or other passenger vehicle in Indiana lately, you may have noticed some self-driving features available depending upon the model of vehicle you were looking at. More and more new cars are coming equipped with these features like parking assistance or emerge...
The thought of being involved in any vehicle accident is one no Indiana resident wants to consider. When that accident might involve a semi truck or other large commercial vehicle, the thought is even worse and understandably so due to the extreme size of these vehicles. Sadly, crashes do happen ...
Indiana residents who have smartphones may know that the urge to check a text or make a call while driving can be real. However, this is an extremely dangerous thing. Even people who say they know better sometimes look at their phones when behind the wheel. Some reports indicate as many as 57 per...
Teens have always had a bad reputation for reckless driving. But there is now a report from the American Automobile Association (AAA) that tech-savvy young millennial drivers are engaging in the riskiest driving behavior of any age group. The report, which surveys more than 2,500 drivers 16-ye...
At some point, any Indiana resident may find himself or herself as a pedestrian among moving vehicles. Whether running or walking for exercise or simply walking from a car across a parking lot or a street to a building, navigating traffic comes with a natural set of risks. While it would be nice...
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.