Everyone knows that drunk driving is unsafe driving. In fact, alcohol consumption is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents nationwide. However, alcohol affects everyone differently, and many people assume they’re still safe to drive after a drink or two. But is it a good idea to get…
During his career, one meteorologist reported some of Indiana’s wildest winter weather, from the state’s earliest-ever snowfall (10 inches in October ’89) to its coldest temps (36 degrees below zero in January ’94). Randy Ollis — whose name many Hoosiers recognize — spent a successful 39 years reporting the weather…
Type “Amazon truck wreck” into your search bar, and you’ll find dozens of articles published recently from all across the country. The headlines share glimpses of a concerning trend, where Amazon trucks are involved in preventable crashes, their drivers found guilty of safety violations. A recent CBS News investigation shared…
Don’t brake too hard. Slow down. Stay far from other vehicles. Stop driving. These are just a few of the rules truckers must follow when driving in winter weather, as established in the Commercial Driver’s License Manual. Semis, tractor-trailers, and even buses are held to strict standards when snow and…
Notes from Episode 53 of After the Crash Podcast “When we are in trial, I want everybody on my team to have the mindset of this,” John Romano said. “We are invincible in the moment of this case.” Fifty years of experience have taught the Florida-based attorney that attitude is…
Indiana froze during the first weekend of January as up to 13 inches of snow blanketed the state. Plows couldn’t keep up, clearing roads just to clear them again within the hour. Other states felt the storm: Roads in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and other Midwestern states became slick, and cars…
What kind of lawyer do you want on your side when the going gets tough? According to John Romano, one of the country’s top trial lawyers, a few traits set excellent attorneys apart from mediocre ones: Transparency with clients Recent, relevant experience A positive attitude A playbook keeping the team…
Trucking accidents often cause catastrophic injuries that put victims and their families in tough situations. If you were involved in an accident with a commercial truck, you and your family could be left dealing with the resulting physical, psychological, and financial strain for years or even the rest of your…
It’s a tale as old as time in Indiana: You’re driving in the early morning or night and spot two glowing eyes by the side of the road, then a flash of brown dashing across the lanes. We’ve entered deer season. About 14,000 deer-vehicle collisions are reported in Indiana each…
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time for a fun yet stressful frenzy: buying gifts. Buying presents for loved ones can be a challenge. If you’re looking for stocking stuffers for your spouse or teenager, we have some recommendations. Especially if your child is a new driver,…