Each year car and SUV manufacturers compete to create the newest, most exciting accessories to add luxury, style, and safety to their vehicles. GM Chevrolet Bolt Bluetooth connectivity allows the vehicle to automatically detect the user’s smartphone. This lets the driver remain connected to the automobile at all times via the application. Drivers can check […]
The National Safety Council has chosen the month of May to highlight teens and inexperienced drivers. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) records indicate that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and young adults. According to the most recent data from the CDC, more than 2300 teenagers, age 16-19, were […]
Here’s some good news for parents in Indiana: Car accident-related child fatalities are on the decline. According to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, which tracks police-reported road accidents around the state, four children were killed per 1,000 people involved in crashes in 2016. That reflects a 14-percent annual decline since 2012.
The scene of a car accident can be a confusing and nerve-racking place for everyone involved, but there are steps you have to take immediately after a collision to strengthen your subsequent claim and avoid criminal charges. Losing your head in the heat of the moment may be tempting – especially if another driver’s negligence […]
When it comes to collision claims, Indiana is a tort state, which means the liable parties are ultimately responsible for any damages that result. Before accident victims can recover compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, though, they must prove the defendant was directly responsible for the damages they incurred. There are various ways […]
According to FOX Business, the average person files a collision claim with their auto insurance provider once every 18 years. That means even though car accidents are common, they are not so common that virtually everyone is well versed in the claims process. In fact, many people who get hurt in motor vehicle collisions […]
If you sustain injuries in a motor vehicle collision, the costs associated with treating them may surprise you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each emergency department (ED) visit for crash-related injuries totals an average of $3,300.
The precise statistics vary from source to source, but researchers agree that the single most common cause of car accidents in the U.S. is driver error. According to the Center for Internet and Society, driver error is at least partially responsible for roughly 90 percent of all motor vehicle collisions in this country.
If you sustain injuries in a motor vehicle collision, the costs associated with treating them may surprise you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each emergency department (ED) visit for crash-related injuries totals an average of $3,300.
After a serious collision, the unanticipated costs of treating your injuries can add up quickly. In addition to ambulance fees and hospital bills, accident victims often have to worry about the financial impact of missing work for an extended period of time.
Marshall P. Whalley & Associates, PC focuses on personal injury and wrongful death. We’ve successfully managed cases dealing with a variety of injury events, including auto accidents, premises liability, defective products and medical malpractice. We also help injured employees claim the benefits they’re due under the workers’ compensation system. We’ve been particularly successful throughout Indiana with truck accident cases.
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For more than 40 years, Marshall P. Whalley & Associates, PC has built a strong reputation by litigating complex, high-value personal injury and wrongful death cases.
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