Category: Car Accidents

Indiana has a tort-based, or “fault,” system of auto insurance liability. In this system, each driver is responsible for his or her own actions. So, if you are injured in a car accident in Indiana, you need to establish who is to blame for the collision. Your ability to recover compensation for…

Vehicle accidents are most often caused by drivers. In these cases, it is relatively simple to determine fault and collect compensation. One driver is typically at fault and, therefore, financially responsible for expenses related to the accident. But what happens when your accident was caused by a lack of adequate road…

The latest data from City-Data show that in 2017, 201 people and 136 vehicles were reported to have been involved in fatal car accidents in Indianapolis. Most car accidents do not result in a fatality, and many others often go unreported. However, one in three accidents causes injury to the driver and…

Indiana auto insurance industry is estimated to be worth over $692.29 ranking 9th nationally in size. Insurance costs have been rising with reports indicating that the average insurance cost for small cars is estimated to be over $1,232 in 2018. Being on the road is always a moment of uncertainty. You might…

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for young adults between the ages of 15 and 29. But aging out of this group doesn’t mean you’re safe on the road. Car accidents are the 9th leading cause of death for everyone in the United States. Despite these statistics, many people can escape…

You may have heard that you have up to two years to bring your lawsuit for injuries after a car accident in Indiana. While this is technically true, there are a lot of reasons why you don’t want to wait two years to call a lawyer. The experienced auto accident attorneys of…

With few exceptions, you should never give an insurance adjuster access to your medical records without first consulting with an attorney. If you have a minor injury, and your only medical bills are for maybe an urgent care visit or a doctor’s visit, you might be OK letting your own…

Unfortunately, things appear to be getting even more dangerous around the country for everyone on the road each year. In 2018, pedestrian deaths continued to rise at a shocking rate and reached a nearly 30-year high. While experts have long been concerned about distracted driving – especially the use of smartphones by…

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, approximately 30 percent of the critical events that give rise to truck accidents are due to vehicle loss of control, due, in part, to cargo shifts and other related events, such as vehicle systems failure, driving too fast for weather conditions, and/or poor…

We’ve discussed what should and should not do when it comes to getting in a car accident. For example, it is important that you stay at the scene, make sure everyone is OK, exchange information, contact the police, avoid speaking with insurance companies before you’ve had a chance to consult…