Category: Car Accidents

sore after a car accident

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….

Mad driver pointing damage car from accident.

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…

Injured driver from car accident submitting docs for claim.

USAA has a five-step claims process: report, investigate, estimate, pay, and repair. File your claim as soon after the accident as possible. The quickest way is through the USAA Mobile App or their website. While this may sound simple, navigating the claims process can be frustrating and time-consuming when you are suffering…

Male driver suffering head injuries from car accident in the road.

Car accidents can lead to settlements ranging from a few thousand dollars to a few million dollars. No attorney can tell you what the “average settlement” is because of the unique circumstances of each accident. Each accident settlement reflects the specific details of the claim it resolves.  An Indiana car…

Left-turn car accident in the road

The driver who executes an unsafe left turn is usually at fault for a subsequent collision. However, other parties may be at fault for an Indiana left-turn accident, depending on the particular circumstances at play. This could include the oncoming driver, other road users, or even government bodies.   …

Injured woman from car accident on crutches

To recover lost income after a car accident, you’ll need to prove that someone else caused the accident and that your resulting injuries prevented you from working. You’ll likely need evidence like witness testimony, doctor’s notes, pay slips, and correspondence with your HR department.  Determining which documents to assemble and…

Drivers involved in car accident exchanging contact details.

Indiana’s No-Pay, No-Play law does not allow uninsured drivers to get non-economic damages from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. This statute applies only to uninsured drivers who have previously received citations for driving without insurance. Drivers who carry Indiana’s required levels of insurance, as well as those with no history…

Male pedestrian got hit and run by red car.

If you’ve been hit by a driver who fled the scene, you should report the crash to the police and provide any identifying details about the hit-and-run driver and their vehicle (license plate number, make, model, color, etc.), make notes about what you can remember, and seek medical attention. Next,…