The Hoosier State changed its seat belt rules in 2024 when Indiana HEA 1090 was implemented. It amends Indiana Code 9-19-11-8.5 and rewrites how damages get calculated in car accident claims across the state. Under the new law, defendants in personal injury cases can now use a plaintiff’s seat-belt non-use against them. This isn’t done […]
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Indiana Injury Claim Deadline: The 2-Year Rule
If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Indiana—a car crash on I-65, a slip and fall at a Gary warehouse, or a dog bite in Merrillville—there’s a legal deadline you need to know about. Miss it, and your right to compensation disappears entirely. No second chances, no exceptions. What’s more, the clock doesn’t always […]
What to Do after a Car Accident in Northwest Indiana
A car crash on US 30 or I-65 can happen in seconds. What you do in the minutes and hours that follow determines the outcome of your claim. Drivers involved in a car accident in Northwest Indiana face specific challenges, such as county reporting requirements, fast-moving insurance companies, and a legal clock that starts the […]
Lerner & Rowe Attorney Wins 2026 NWI Best of the Region Contest
Location: Northwest Indiana, Porter and Lake Counties Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys is proud to announce that our Indiana managing attorney, Jonathan Faust, has been recognized in the 2026 NWI Best of the Region readers’ poll with this top honor: We are deeply grateful for the support from community members in Valparaiso, Merrillville, and surrounding […]
West Lake Mead Blvd Crash: June Night Riding Hazards
The extreme heat of a Las Vegas June pushes most motorcyclists off the road by noon. Once the sun sets, though, the boulevard fills up again. And right now, it’s more dangerous than many riders realize. West Lake Mead Boulevard is one of the most active construction corridors in the valley this summer, with a […]
World Cup 2026 Traffic: Seattle Auto Accident Risks
The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Seattle on June 8, and the Emerald City is ready to welcome the world. What it’s less prepared for is what happens on its roads. Hundreds of thousands of international fans will be flooding into a city known for steep hills, narrow one-way streets, and aggressive rideshare traffic. […]
Sunset Road Car Crash Guide: June Paving Project Risks
June nights on Sunset Road look different in 2026. The Nevada Department of Transportation launched a major paving project along the corridor from South Las Vegas Boulevard to Annie Oakley Drive, and the nightly lane reductions it brings have turned a manageable commute into a construction zone gauntlet. Milled pavement, closed turn lanes, and heavy […]
SR-57 Construction & Event Traffic: Summer Car Crashes
The SR-57 Northbound Improvement Project between Orangewood and Katella Avenues has turned one of Orange County’s busiest freeway corridors into a daily obstacle course. Narrowed lanes, shifting merge points, and under-construction off-ramps create serious hazards for every driver passing through, and when stadium crowds pour onto the roads after an Angels game or a Honda […]
Downtown Las Vegas Pedestrian Injury: Summer Event Risks
Neon and foot traffic define a Las Vegas summer night, but June 2026 is turning downtown into something closer to a pedestrian obstacle course. Three massive events are bringing enormous crowds to the city’s core: the 25th Annual Juneteenth Festival at Symphony Park, First Friday in 18b The Las Vegas Arts District, and the 702 […]
WeHo Pride Traffic: LA Car Accident Risks
Every June, West Hollywood transforms into one of the busiest pedestrian and vehicle corridors in Southern California. WeHo Pride moves down Santa Monica Boulevard, San Vicente Boulevard, and Robertson Boulevard for block parties, parades, and street fairs that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. For anyone still in a vehicle, the result is gridlock on […]