Marion County ranked highest in the number of traffic accidents in 2016. Reportable traffic accidents totaled 37,447 which resulted in the highest number fatalities (100) per county in Indiana. In addition to the traffic fatalities in 2016, thousands of people were injured in traffic accidents throughout Marion County. Sadly, many of those crashes did not… Read more »
When another driver causes a car accident, that driver should be liable for damages caused by the crash. However, you must prove that the driver caused the crash to recover compensation for injuries. Photographs and videos of the accident scene can help establish fault. Therefore, if possible, try to take photographs and videos after a… Read more »
When you are in a traffic accident that is not your fault, an adjuster for the other driver’s insurance company contacts you about your injury claim. The adjuster may tell you that he cannot process your claim until you provide a recorded statement for the record. In some cases, an adjuster may put a great… Read more »
Did you file your accident claim months ago with the insurance company for the party who caused your injury? You may wonder when you will receive payment for your personal injury claim. Unfortunately, it can take several months or even years to settle a personal injury case. However, you do not want to rush to… Read more »
Every year, thousands of motorcyclists are injured or killed in traffic collisions. Every year since 2011, there have been about 1,000 motorcycle accident injuries per 100,000 registered motorcycles in the US. Of those 1,000 yearly accidents, between 54 and 68 have involved fatalities. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are one of the most common types of injuries… Read more »
Commercial truck accidents typically result in traumatic injuries and fatalities for the passengers of other vehicles. The NHTSA reports that 72 percent of the large truck accident fatalities in 2016 were the occupants of other vehicles. The injuries sustained in a commercial truck accident results in substantial medical bills and lost wages. In addition, victims… Read more »
Personal injury laws cover a wide variety of accidental injuries. Injuries sustained in car accidents, motorcycle crashes, truck accidents, falls, boating accidents, and ATV accidents are examples of personal injury claims. When another person or party is responsible for the injury, you can seek compensation for your losses and damages, including pain and suffering. What… Read more »
Passengers in motor vehicle accidents are entitled to receive compensation for their injuries. The passenger in an accident was not in control of the vehicle. Therefore, the passenger cannot be held responsible for the actions and negligence of the drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident. An injured passenger may have several options for recovering… Read more »
Indiana requires drivers to carry liability insurance because the state has a fault-based recovery method for traffic accidents. In other words, the at fault driver is liable for damages. If you can prove that another driver caused the accident, you can file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance policy to recover compensation for damages…. Read more »
After suffering from a car accident, you need to seek immediate medical attention and file a claim or lawsuit against the liable driver. Many Indiana residents fail to file on time because they’re overwhelmed in the aftermath of their accidents. They get so caught up in getting their vehicles repaired and recovering from their injuries… Read more »