Car Accident Lawyers In Hammond, Indiana | Marshall P. Whalley & Associates, PC
This firm has represented Plaintiffs in car accidents for over 35 years in Northwest Indiana.
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In addition attorney Whalley is licensed to practice in Indiana, Illinois & Michigan and has represented injured parties all over the United States. He is a former Judge, Mediator, Lecturer, and Author doing multi-million dollar cases.
We offer a free consultation to review and evaluate your case and should you be unable to drive we will come to you – contact us 24-hours a day by email or phone.
Have you been seriously injured or disabled in a car accident? Have you lost a loved one due to negligence or intoxication on the part of another driver? If the answer is yes, you’re in the right place.
At Marshall P. Whalley & Associates, PC, we have over 3 decades of experience fighting for your rights after serious car accidents. Whether the accident was caused by distracted driving, intoxication, or reckless speeding and negligence, we can help you build a winning case, and get you the money that you deserve in Hammond, Indiana.
Understanding The Most Common Causes Of Car Accidents
Car accidents can be caused by a variety of factors. Let’s discuss some of the statistics behind car accidents now, based on a study by the Department of Transportation.
- Interior non-driving activity (eating, using a cellphone, applying makeup, etc) was found in about 18% of all car accidents studied in the survey, making distracted driving a big factor in serious and fatal car accidents.
- Driver fatigue was a factor in about 7% of studied crashes. Fatigued drivers are more than twice as likely to make performance errors that result in a serious auto accident.
- Poor roadway conditions were found in more than 16.3% of accidents. Accidents caused by speeding were much more common when poor roadway conditions were an accident factor.
- Car accidents were the most common when turning or crossing an intersection (36%), running off the edge of the road (22%) or failing to stay in the proper lane (11%).
In addition, driver negligence has been found to be a major factor in causing car accidents. A study by AAA revealed that, in the previous month, 93% of drivers had engaged in some kind of negligent or risky driving behavior.
13% of drivers had driven while “buzzed” or drunk, 32% of drivers had driven while they were tired enough to fall asleep at wheel, and 48% of drivers had exceeded posted speed limits by more than 15 miles per hour.
Do You Think You Have A Case? Consult One Of Our Car Accident Attorneys Today!
At Marshall P. Whalley & Associates, PC, we are experienced car accident lawyers. If you suspect negligence on the part of another driver after a car accident, or you have undergone serious trauma or lost a loved one due to a car accident, contact us right away.
You can contact us by phone at 855.442.7211 or 219.769.2900. You can also visit our office in Hammond at 5530 Sohl Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320. We look forward to hearing from you, and helping you in your fight for justice!
We offer a free consultation to review and evaluate your case and should you be unable to drive we will come to you – contact us 24-hours a day by email or phone.
