Few things beat the thrill of flying down an open Indiana highway behind the handlebars of a motorcycle. Still, according to state traffic statistics, while motorcycles are present in just 2% of accidents in the Hoosier state, rider deaths account for 13% of all traffic fatalities. For any motorcycle enthusiast, those are scary statistics.
Lane-splitting may lead to serious injuries
The different types of brain injuries
Many Evansville area residents have had the unfortunate experience of being in a car accident. Luckily, most of these accidents do not result in serious injuries. But, occasionally a serious accident occurs in which a person suffers a traumatic injury that can impact them for months or even years. A brain injury is one such injury that can turn a person's life upside down.
Negligence and a driver's duty of care to others
Accidents happen frequently on Indiana roads and oftentimes negligence is to blame. "Negligence" is a legal theory that suggests that individuals fail to act as they should and, as a result, cause damages and injuries to themselves and others. Generally, when a person acts negligently and inflicts harm on another person, the victim may be entitled to seek the recovery of losses as damages.
Motorcyclist dead after collision with SUV
Motor vehicle accidents happen often on Indiana roads and some are unfortunately serious. When individuals suffer life-threatening harm due to the negligent actions of others, they can find themselves fighting for their health and at the mercy of those who are caring for them. These individuals may be considered lucky, though, since some vehicle accident victims do not survive their ordeals.
