Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 12, 2018 |
It is a busy holiday weekend and you are traveling on one of the busiest roads in Indiana on your way to get together with family. You notice a driver that seems to be acting recklessly. His car is making erratic movements and you are questioning whether or not you should dial 911 to report their...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Aug 08, 2018 |
Texting while driving is not only dangerous, it is illegal in Indiana. At Doane Law Office, LLC, we know that distractions behind the wheel include more than just texting. If you have been in an accident due to distracted driving, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
According ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 25, 2018 |
Traumatic brain injury can occur when someone sustains an impact to the head. Traffic accidents and falls rank among the top causes of TBI, so if either of these things happens to you, be sure to get proper medical attention and keep an eye out for potential symptoms.
If you were traveling in a ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 22, 2018 |
You have recently started riding your bicycle to work in Indiana. You have found that it allows you flexibility in traveling, it is more efficient than your gas-guzzling vehicle and it allows you to get exercise and enjoy nature. Because you do not feel like fixing your hair every day, you ha...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 18, 2018 |
Emergency personnel, construction workers, law enforcement officers and citizens are killed every day across the country due to being hit when on the side of the road and out of their vehicles. These people are typically not just standing on the roadside to be standing there. They may be doing th...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 10, 2018 |
If you own a dog in Indiana, it is your general responsibility to ensure that dog is not running loose or harming people. If your dog bites someone, you face serious liability and could be sued or even thrown in jail, according to the Indiana General Assembly. You are responsible for any injuries...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jul 05, 2018 |
Motorcycle accidents are a tragically common occurrence on the roads of Indiana. Because a motorcycle does not offer the protective barrier of a car, riders are far more likely to be severely injured and even killed when they are involved in a collision. It is imperative that all drivers and ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jun 25, 2018 |
When you are a pedestrian, you are subject to the risks of walking near moving vehicles. There are times when drivers do not even notice people around them or pedestrians walking in the road. In fact, if you have ever been behind the wheel, you may have had an experience where you did not notice ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jun 17, 2018 |
Whenever you take your bike out and ride the busy streets of Indiana, it is never a bad idea to remind yourself of the basic rules of safety. Becoming complacent or too confident with your cycling skills may create a liability if you are faced with a sudden hazard on your ride. Whether you are lo...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jun 15, 2018 |
When you think about pedestrian hazards in Indiana, you probably think of the vehicles, and the drivers controlling them. Distracted, drunk or aggressive drivers all play their part in pedestrian deaths each year. However, some of the fault for fatal accidents rests in the hands of the profession...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Jun 04, 2018 |
While many pet owners in Indiana take precautions to properly train their dogs about how to act around other people and pets, there are times when sudden behavioral changes can create a dangerous situation. Dogs, for whatever reason, may become spooked or irritated at times and become aggress...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 25, 2018 |
Car accidents can result in a number of serious injuries. As in any situation where one sustains an impact to the head, traumatic brain injury can be a possibility.
Car crashes, as well as accidents involving falls or getting hit with an object, number among the major reasons for TBI. This c...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 25, 2018 |
Dogs make wonderful pets for many doting families in Indiana, and many people go to great lengths to ensure the comfort of their four-legged friends. However, there are times when unwarranted attention can create danger when a dog is provoked to attack. Often, these situations involve children wh...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 20, 2018 |
When you are out and about driving around town, chances are your first indication is to pay attention to the other vehicles on the road. By watching what they are doing and being observant to their movement, you are able to navigate safely to your destination. Sometimes, you may become so cau...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 15, 2018 |
School zones should be safe areas for middle and high school students in Indiana to cross streets as they approach their schools. According to SafeKids.org, though, school zones have many of the same dangers common to any city street.
The organization conducted a study in 2016 to see how te...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 09, 2018 |
A friend invited you to his ranch in Indiana to ride horses, and you eagerly accepted. However, before you even got on the horse, it kicked you in the knee, and you ended up needing surgery to repair it. Should the owner have to pay for your medical bills and other financial difficulties you have...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | May 01, 2018 |
Insurance company pitchmen are funny, engaging and ultimately popular. That's not a coincidence; rather, it is by design. How else are you going to sell a product that you arguably won't ever need. How else are you going to get people to buy something that is pretty expensive and only has value b...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Apr 30, 2018 |
Wearing a helmet for every bicycle ride on the roads of Indiana is an essential part of being a safe cyclist. Another aspect of being prepared for a traffic crash is knowing what to do if one happens.
Here are some accident tips cyclists should know before they leave home.
Do a head check
Trai...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Apr 24, 2018 |
Maybe you rarely travel anywhere on foot, particularly if your Indiana community lacks decent sidewalks and intersections with well-marked crosswalks. However, most people find walking across parking lots a part of everyday life. At the Doane Law Office, LLC, we understand that these short trips ...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Apr 23, 2018 |
Your family is invited to a backyard barbecue by a co-worker, and while you are there, her dog bites your three-year-old's face. Naturally, your first response is to take your child to the emergency room for treatment. The dog was up-to-date on his vaccinations, so there is no need for rabies sho...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Apr 17, 2018 |
As a parent in Indiana, it is essential that you know and follow the state's child restraint laws whenever you take your child in a vehicle. These laws are established to ensure your child is as safe as possible in the event of an accident. Furthermore, these laws are pretty much universal throug...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Apr 06, 2018 |
Each year, many bicyclists are injured or even killed when they are struck by vehicles. Some bicyclists are injured off the road, of course, but many are hit by negligent drivers who are either drunk, distracted, going over the speed limit, or simply ignoring their responsibilities behind the...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Apr 02, 2018 |
You are enjoying an early morning run at the park in Indiana when out of nowhere, a dog appears. Instinctively, you are probably prone to panic and startle, but as you get closer, it appears as though maybe the dog is lost. Curious as to if you can help the dog find its owner, you want to tak...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Mar 29, 2018 |
Anyone in Indiana could sustain a dog bite. However, age matters when dealing with the results. According to the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 10 percent of the wounds that adults suffer from a dog attack are on the head and neck. However, 76 percent of children's bite wounds...
Posted by Kenneth Doane | Mar 27, 2018 |
When a property owner or manager does not have safety measures in place, or management does not enforce the set measures, it can create dangerous conditions. For those who suffer an injury while on a property due to dangerous conditions, it may be possible to seek compensation.
If you or a love...