Category: Car Accidents

The odds that you will get into a car accident over the course of your driving life are very high. As Forbes reports, the average American driver should actually expect to get into at least once accident every 18 years. While many accidents are minor “fender benders,” the reality is that many…

Being involved in a car accident is never easy, but when you’ve been injured, the difficulties mount. In addition to dealing with vehicle repairs, you may also be facing mounting medical bills and time off work. In the case of head injuries, in particular, you may be unaware of the injuries at…

Under Indiana law, anyone age 12 and older riding in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt. For occupants under 12, Indiana requires drivers to secure children in an age- and size-appropriate child safety seat or booster seat.  Using seat belts, child safety seats, and booster seats can help…

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Fort Wayne, your expenses will no doubt be stacking up. A personal injury case can allow you to collect compensation for your expenses, including: Medical treatment Lost wages Repair or replacement of your vehicle Pain and suffering However, in order to collect compensation, you…

Car accidents can be terrifying enough if it is just you in the vehicle. But when a small child is in the car, many other worries will run through your mind. Is the child hurt or OK? Will the paramedics let you ride together to the hospital? When it comes…

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…

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…