If you or a loved one has been in a motor-vehicle accident, contact Stephenson Rife of Indianapolis as soon as possible.

1. VEHICLE
ACCIDENTS

2. A Way of Life
For most Indiana residents, our vehicles are a way of life.
They not only transport us to and from work, but to the
grocery, the children’s sports practices, to the doctors and
any other place we need to go. Statistics show that
individuals spend an average of 18 ½ hours in their vehicles
each week – a total of two entire months by the end of the
year. But with this much driving come risks, specifically in
the form of motor-vehicle accidents.

3. Indiana Statistics
The State of Indiana’s annual Highway Safety
Report for 2016 shows there were:
 821 Traffic Fatalities
 14,775 Incapacitating Injuries
 80 Drunk Driving Fatalities
 98 Motorcycle Fatalities

4. Common Types of Car Crashes
Car crashes come in many different forms,
including:
 Rear-end crashes
 Head-on collisions
 Side-impact (T-bone) collisions
 Rollovers

5. Causes of Vehicle Crashes
 Intoxication or driver impairment
 Drowsy driving
 Distracted driving
 Speeding
 Following another vehicle too closely
 Failure to adhere to traffic signs or signals

6. Motorcycle Accidents
Because of the nature of motorcycles, riders are
exposed to extra risks during an accident, especially
from the negligence of other motorists. Because of
this, motorcycle injuries always have the potential to
be severe. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle
accident due to another’s negligence, our team will
investigate and find out the causes and work to get
you the compensation you deserve.

7. Truck Accidents
The average semi-truck weighs in the neighborhood of
80,000 pounds, on average, while the average car is
generally about 5,000 pounds. When the two collide, the
result is often catastrophic. Truck driving is a dangerous
job, which is why so many rules and regulations are in
place – to keep both you and the truck driver safe.
However, if you have been in an accident involving a
commercial truck, we are here to help.

8. Bicycle Accidents
Indiana has more than 3,021 miles of trails and
bikeways as well as 301 miles of rails-trails for public
use. Bicycles are extended the same rights and
privileges as motor vehicles on most roadways and are
governed by the same basic rules. However, not all
motorists are willing to share the road, making
bicycling all too often dangerous.

9. Bus Accidents
Buses are susceptible to the same dangers on the road
as other vehicles. However, because of their different
uses (such as transporting travelers or school
children), their size, even faulty or poorly-maintained
equipment, the dangers are sometimes greater.
Liability for bus crashes is often widespread, from the
driver to the manufacturer. Our team will investigate,
find out who is at fault, and hold them responsible.

10. Let McNeely Stephenson Help
If you or a loved one has been in a motor-vehicle
accident, contact Stephenson Rife of Indianapolis as soon
as possible. Attorney Mike Stephenson and his legal team
have the experience, knowledge and resources to help
with your claim and are committed to doing whatever is
necessary to achieve the best possible outcome in your
case. To ask questions or set up an evaluation, contact us
online or call 317.680.2011.