The ice storms and snow that came early in 2022 in Indiana from the Midwest Snow Storm may had caused many accidents and issues on the roads. If you were able to get out of your house and onto the roads, the likelihood of finding a business open was low, while the potential of getting into an accident was high. The next winter could be n...
view articleAll dog breeds can bite, and any dog breed has the potential to cause serious injury. However, medium to extra-large dog breeds with powerful bite force are more likely to cause serious, long-lasting injury or death. While many factors contribute to a dog’s likelihood to bite someone, such as its training, the dog's history, the situation, and its owner’s behavior, a dog’s bite strength is a significant factor in the seriousness of a potential injury. If you have been injured in a dog bite incident, our experienced Indiana dog ...
Whether classified as a car crash, accident, or collision, liability can be a highly contentious matter in motor vehicle personal injury cases. Oftentimes, the person at fault, the defendant, with the support of their insurance company and their legal counsel, makes a considerable effort to dispute liability. Ultimately, liability in a personal injury case hinges on providing evidence to prove that one party’s negligence or carelessness caused the motor vehicle incident. In Indiana, courts take into consideration all of the circumstance...
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Indiana, it shouldn’t affect your insurance rates if you’re not at fault for the accident. However, you also have to keep in mind that Indiana operates as a modified comparative negligence state with respect to fault. This law states that, if you’re more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover money. Therefore, each person’s involvement and fault for a car accident claim is considered for personal injury cases. Again, if you exceed the fault threshold of 50%, you can’t recover damages. ...
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released a recent report stating that 40 pedestrians were killed in Indianapolis in 2022. When it comes to the entire state, over 130 pedestrians were killed that same year. These statistics are record numbers for Indiana and should be alarming for residents across the state. Working with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney from Blackburn Romey can help you understand the law and recover compensation for your injuries. What are Indiana's laws for pedestrians? In the United Sta...
While forklifts are common tools used in warehouses, on construction sites, and in many other workplaces that need heavy objects moved, these powered industrial trucks can become dangerous and deadly within seconds. About 35,000 serious injuries and 100 fatalities are reported from forklift accidents across the United States each year. The risk of injury for workers and bystanders around these machines is very high. Talk to an experienced forklift accident attorney from Romey Blackburn in Indiana today. What exactly is a forklift? ...
Seat belts are estimated to save the lives of 15,000 Americans every year. With the number of people using seat belts being around 91.6%, many people are safer riding in their vehicles than ever before. Although vital in protecting us, seat belts can cause serious injuries when they don’t work properly. When you need it most, a seat belt can fail or hurt you due to the force of impact. If you have been injured in an accident due to a seat belt, you need the assistance of the car accident attorneys at Blackburn Romey. Natio...
Hit-and-runs are a prevalent problem facing drivers. In the past decade, there were 17,531 people who died in hit-and-run accidents in the United States. A driver may panic and flee an accident scene if they fear that they will be found responsible for the crash, not even thinking about the consequences. The car accident attorneys at Blackburn Romey would like to share things you need to know regarding hit-and-run accidents. What is Considered a Hit-and-Run Accident? An accident is considered a “hit-and-run” when a dr...
Many people in Indiana use a moped to get where they need to go. Mopeds are affordable, have excellent gas mileage, and are easy to park. However, you should be aware of the state’s moped laws when you are using one in your daily life. Learn more about Indiana’s moped laws in this article. If you are in an accident on or involving a moped because of someone’s negligence, talk to our Indianapolis personal injury attorneys at Blackburn Romey today. Moped Overview A moped is a small, motorized cycle powered by a battery or sma...
Millions of Americans are proud dog owners, including many Hoosiers. Dogs enrich lives in many ways, but they can also be an injury risk. No matter how friendly and docile owners think their dogs might be, dogs are still animals with innate instincts that can be triggered at any moment. Dog owners must take several precautions to protect others from their dogs. Putting their dog on a leash while in public is one of the most basic precautions. Many states have a statewide leash law requiring this. However, Indiana is not one of them. ...
