Category: Car Accidents

Car accident lawyers in Indiana usually work on contingency. The contingency fees typically range between 33 and 40 percent of the compensation recovered, depending on what you agree to with your attorney. For example, if your settlement is $50,000 and your attorney’s fee is 33 percent, they’d get $16,500. At…

When you’ve suffered vehicle damage or injuries in a car accident, you will likely file an insurance claim with your insurance company and the at-fault driver’s insurer. If you’ve never filed a car insurance claim, you may not know what to expect in the claims process. Knowing what steps to…

Many clients ask whether their personal injury cases will settle or go to trial. Industry estimates suggest about 95 percent of car accident claims resolve through settlements, leaving only five percent of cases that go to court. However, even if only a fraction of Indiana car accident cases go to…

When a person is injured in an accident, their spouse may also suffer if the injuries affect their marital relationship. In particular, a spouse may feel emotional distress because of the other spouse’s injuries. Indiana law allows spouses to seek compensation for harm to their relationship through a “loss of…

Both neurological and psychological damage can cause memory loss after a car accident. Memories should return within hours or days. However, prolonged memory loss might indicate a severe injury, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Seek medical care immediately after any traffic collision. Once you have seen a doctor,…

If you were hurt in a crash with a Lyft or Uber vehicle, call 911 if you or someone else needs medical assistance and to report the crash. You should also obtain contact and insurance information from each driver involved in the accident. You should also report the accident to…

If you were injured in a car accident at little to no fault of your own, the best thing to do after seeking medical attention is to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. Your lawyer will make sure you know your legal rights and options. They will also conduct…

If you were injured in a car accident in Indiana that was not your fault, you are likely wondering how much compensation you may receive through an auto accident lawsuit. This page explains some key factors and legal doctrines that may come into play when determining the value of your…

Soon after you have been involved in a car accident, you may be contacted by your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company to ask you to provide a recorded statement about the accident and your injuries. You may ask yourself, “Should I give a recorded statement to the…

The legal aftermath of a car accident can be complex. Strictly speaking, you do not have to seek help from a personal injury attorney. Practically speaking, however, the odds of securing full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses from the at-fault party increase significantly if you do. An…