Indiana riders know that motorcycles present dangers. With negligent drivers on the roads who fail to give motorcyclists appropriate room to maneuver, or who are simply distracted, there is always the risk of serious motorcycle accidents. Fortunately, after a peak year for motorcycle fatalities ...
There are many ways that an Indianan might slip and fall on another's property. Whether due to a wet floor or lack of repair, there may be hazardous conditions that are not readily visible to an Indianan that lead to a dangerous fall. When an Indiana resident is injured in a slip-and-fall accid...
While dogs are typically considered docile and friendly domesticated pets, that is not always the case. For any number of reasons, a dog may attack an Indianan and cause major injuries. Anyone can be the victim of a dog bite, though children and men are more common victims. It can be helpful for ...
Bicycling is an activity that Indianans may do for pleasure or for transportation. Some Indiana bicyclists may bike on paths that prohibit motorized vehicular traffic, but many bicyclists will find themselves sharing the road with motor vehicles. Unfortunately, sharing the road with these vehicle...
When an Indianan has been the victim of a car accident, he or she may be traumatized. This may be particularly true if the accident involved the negligence of an aggressive driver. Aggressive driving, as this blog reported in a previous post, contributes to a tremendous number of accidents and ...
An Indiana resident who embarks on a bike ride faces the potential of being involved in an accident. There are many different ways that a bicycle accident might occur, but there are some scenarios that more commonly lead to accidents, particularly when a vehicle is involved. Negligent vehicle ...
Indiana drivers, despite obeying traffic laws and driving cautiously, are often at the mercy of other drivers on the road. Drunk drivers, distracted drivers and aggressive drivers can all lead to innocent Indiana drivers finding themselves involved in serious car accidents. Significantly, aggress...
A person embarking on a bicycle ride likely does not anticipate returning with an injury, no matter how serious. However, bicycling and associated bicycle accidents are indeed common sources of injury, from simple broken bones to major head injuries. Despite an Indiana rider having appropriate bi...
Victims of Indiana car accidents may know how to seek medical attention following an accident, whether by calling 9-1-1 or making a doctor's appointment, and they may know the best course of action to take to obtain car repairs. They may not, however, be familiar with how to proceed legally if th...
The immediate aftermath of an animal bite may be terrifying for an Indiana victim. He or she will likely be frightened and in need of medical attention. After the initial shock has worn off and a person has received proper medical attention, he or she may consider legal action. As this blog rep...
Indiana residents may envision a music festival as an event at which attendees can hear live music, enjoy good company and have a fun time. They likely do not envision an event at which attendees may be hit by a car in the middle of a crowd while enjoying the festivities. Unfortunately, this i...
Premises liability turns on the idea that when a person enters another's property, he or she may reasonably expect that he or she will not become injured. In Indiana this concept means that a property owner has a responsibility to maintain an environment that is relatively safe. When a person b...
In recent years, the number of fatalities from motorcycle crashes has declined, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. However, despite this good news, motorcycle accidents, and their attendant injuries and fatalities, continue in Indiana and nationwide. Therefore, it is essential...
A dog bite or other animal bite can cause major physical damage to a victim, necessitating potentially extensive medical care. Fortunately, an Indiana victim of a dog bite may be able to recover legal damages following an animal attack. A person who has been bitten by dog or other animal may be ...
With the holiday season behind us, many Indiana families may be enjoying new gifts. For some families, this may include a new bicycle. Bikes can provide hours of entertainment and exercise for children and adults alike. Unfortunately, however, they also may pose the risk of bicycle accidents, par...
Due to the very nature of riding a motorcycle - out in the open, unprotected by a large vehicle - Indiana motorcyclists face the risk of dangerous accidents. The sudden impact of a motorcycle accident may lead to crushing and catastrophic injuries. One of the most serious injuries associated with...
It is a rite of passage as a child in Indiana to learn how to ride a bike. Fun for all ages, bike riding is a simple joy that may be done alone or in a group. Despite the fun they bring, bicycles inevitably pose the risk of dangerous bicycle accidents. Bicyclists are at a higher risk of sufferi...
It is the season for more than just holiday parties and gift giving. Unfortunately, it may also be the season for outdoor hazards that lead to slip-and-fall accidents. It is important for Indiana residents to know what types of dangerous property conditions to be on the lookout for as the weather...
People often keep dogs as pets because they enjoy their company, and, typically, dogs are friendly animals. Sometimes, however, a dog may lash out and bite someone, causing both emotional and physical damage. Who, then, is responsible in the event a dog attacks an Indiana resident? Interestingly...
Despite the presumed safety of an area surrounding an Indiana pedestrian bridge, two pedestrians were injured by a driver in an accident while walking near the bridge recently. The accident, a hit and run, created a great deal of pandemonium, leading other observers to scream and yell at the vehi...
The aftermath of a car accident can be tremendously overwhelming. From surveying the damage to one's vehicle, to responding to police questions, to seeking essential medical care, the immediate aftermath following a car collision may be daunting for some Indiana residents. Once the hubbub has di...
A woman pedestrian was killed just across the border from Jeffersonville in Louisville when she was struck by a police wrecker as she crossed a street. It is troubling that it was a police vehicle that struck and killed the woman, as one would expect all police personnel would exercise the greate...
Motor vehicles are inherently dangerous. The average weighs 3,000 pounds and a pick-up or SUV could weigh twice that. And when a vehicle is traveling at highway speeds, the forces exerted in a crash or collision can be staggering. Ask any Indiana State Police trooper what can happen in a car cra...
The Takata airbag defect that has led to multiple deaths has now led to what could be the largest fine ever issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) if the manufacturer of airbags violates the consent decree is agreed to this week. NHTSA will impose $70 million in pe...
It may have happened to you. You may have been driving along, maybe I-65 here in southern Indiana and you knew which exit you needed to take. But then your passenger asked you a question. Not a real difficult question, but enough to shift your focus from looking for your exit to attempting to ans...
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.