Category: Car Accidents

Indiana drivers must carry proof of financial responsibility, usually in the form of auto insurance, to operate a vehicle legally. Minimum requirements include:  $25,000 for bodily injury or death per person $50,000 for bodily injury or death per accident $25,000 for property damage per accident These limits are often referred…

After an accident, your insurance providers might pay for certain losses you’ve suffered, like your medical bills and vehicle repairs. However, if someone else caused the accident, your insurer will likely seek reimbursement for the benefits it paid you through a subrogation claim against the at-fault party’s insurer. Depending on…

After a car accident in Indiana, the at-fault party’s insurer generally covers the cost of a rental car if you need one. However, you may need to pay out-of-pocket or through your own insurance coverage at first and then seek reimbursement later. An experienced Indiana car accident attorney can provide…

Texting while driving is illegal in Indiana. State law prohibits drivers from using mobile devices to type or read texts behind the wheel unless they use hands-free technology. Indiana classifies texting and driving as a primary offense, meaning police can pull over drivers they see texting without needing another reason…

If you got hurt in an accident, a personal injury claim may allow you to recover compensation for the pain and suffering you experienced due to your injuries. But how do you put a dollar amount on pain and suffering? In Indiana, attorneys, insurance companies, courts, and juries may use…

If you get hurt in an alcohol-related accident in Indiana, the Dram Shop Act allows you to hold certain parties responsible besides the intoxicated person. In some cases, you could have claims against the drunk person who hurt you and other parties that sold or served them alcohol before the…

Are you coping with the aftermath of a car accident someone else caused? If you suffered injuries in the crash, you could seek compensation from the responsible party — but you have deadlines to meet. Indiana’s statute of limitations typically gives you two years from the date of a car…

Approximately 3 million Americans a year are injured in car accidents. Injuries can range from minor bruises and scrapes on up to devastating head trauma or other injuries that leave the victim disabled for life. It’s common for people to walk away from a car accident mistakenly believing they were not injured….

In Indiana, fault in a motor vehicle accident is generally assigned to the negligent driver who caused the collision. Insurance adjusters and personal injury lawyers investigate the crash and analyze evidence to decide who is responsible. Understanding how fault is determined in Indiana car accidents is crucial for protecting your…

In Indiana, children under the age of 8 must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat or booster seat appropriate for their age and size. From ages 8 to 16, they must use an approved child restraint system or seat belt. All children aged 12 and younger should…