Although it would be wonderful if insurance companies worked to provide justice for all and full compensation for those injured in accidents that weren’t their fault, this isn’t always the case. The world of insurance doesn’t exist for altruism; it exists for profit. We often see the situation where an accident is clearly not someone’s… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Snow and ice create dangerous driving conditions that affect roadways as well as visibility. There are several steps Hoosier drivers can take to prepare their vehicles and themselves for safer winter driving. Indiana is an at-fault state, which means that even if weather conditions contribute to an accident, at… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: In many cases, the government and its officials have immunity when it comes to being found liable for accidents. Exceptions to governmental immunity do exist, and you can pursue claims in the event of an accident with a government-owned vehicle. Because of contributory negligence, if you are found to… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Severe weather in Indiana is a common occurrence, no matter the season. Spring and summer can see severe thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes, whereas fall and winter can commonly see freezing rain, hail, sleet, snow and icy roads. Indiana can have particularly troublesome winters and was even found to be… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: If you’re injured in a slip and fall case, one of the very first things you should do is fill out an incident report. You can do this by contacting a manager or asking a store employee to get you the manager. Oftentimes people are afraid of “causing trouble”… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Some insurance companies do raise rates after an accident even if it wasn’t your fault. It’s important to understand just what you’re paying for with your auto insurance policy in order to avoid wasting money or failing to make use of the benefits you’ve paid for. Indiana law requires… Read more »
What you’ll learn from this article: Why motor vehicle accidents should always be reported and how to do that How to get a copy of your accident report How your compensation can be affected by “at-fault” rulings After a car accident, everyone involved usually wants a copy of the police report. In fact, in order… Read more »