COVERAGE AND LOW POLICY LIMITS – LEARN ABOUT THE INDIANA UNDERINSURED MOTORIST STATUTE

COVERAGE AND LOW POLICY LIMITS – LEARN ABOUT THE INDIANA UNDERINSURED MOTORIST STATUTE With some things in life, it’s best to buy the cheapest option to save money. With car insurance? Not so much. After reading this article, you will know the answers to these questions: What are Underinsured Motorists Provisions? What car insurance does… Read more »

What to Do in the Event of Catastrophic Injury in Indiana

What you’ll learn reading this article: Catastrophic injuries are severe injuries with extreme trauma. Victims experience damage to almost every aspect of their lives. Heal from a catastrophic injury by seeking compensation with excellent legal representation. While every accident is a serious matter, some accidents are among the worst that can ever happen. These fall… Read more »

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How Does Weather Affect Liability for Car Accidents In Indiana?

What you’ll learn from reading this article: How weather affects liability for car accidents in Indiana Pointers for driving safely in hazardous weather conditions Indiana is blessed (is that the right word?) with all kinds of weather — much of it dangerous for drivers. Yes, our spring and summer seasons are beautiful but often plagued… Read more »

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Proving PTSD After an Accident

Auto accidents are always traumatic events that can cause significant damage and injury to the body. Such events can also affect mental health. For some car crash victims, their mental health and well-being can remain damaged long after a crash occurred. In fact, auto accidents are a leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition… Read more »

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7 Types of Injuries and Accidents to Avoid This Spring

What you’ll learn reading this article: It’s springtime! Everyone is going outdoors to enjoy some warmth and sunshine. With redbud trees and peonies in full bloom, Indiana is particularly beautiful this time of year. But good weather reliably brings an increase in personal injury accidents. When people head outside for hikes, sports, parties, and more,… Read more »

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Traumatic Brain Injuries, Especially from Car Accidents

What you will learn from reading this article: What are traumatic brain injuries? What are common causes of TBIs? How do motor vehicle accidents cause TBIs? What are the symptoms of TBIs? What are the long-term effects of TBIs? How are TBIs diagnosed? A traumatic brain injury is exactly what it sounds like: a traumatic… Read more »

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Good Samaritan Laws: What You Need to Know

In this article, you will read: Indiana Good Samaritan Codes (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who comes upon the scene of an emergency or accident, complies with IC 9-26-1-1.5, or is summoned to the scene of an emergency or accident and, in good faith, gratuitously renders emergency care at the scene of… Read more »

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Car Accidents Are Rising: Experts Blame Risky Driving During the Pandemic

What you’ll learn reading this article: Statistics demonstrating the unexpected increase in fatal accidents during the pandemic Causes of increases in car accidents during 2020 How you can keep yourself safe on the road At a time when fewer cars have been on the road because of Covid restrictions and concerns about leaving the safety… Read more »

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Unbuckled Rear Passenger Deaths

What you’ll learn from reading this article: Seat belt statistics – both front and rear Indiana seatbelt laws Your ability to sue even if you were not wearing a seatbelt Seatbelt Statistics Most people recognize the importance of wearing seatbelts. Back in 2000, only 70.7% of front-seat passengers used seatbelts, but as of 2019, that… Read more »

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What Happens When a Car Accident Occurs Due to a Driver’s Medical Condition?

What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana has certain restrictions in place for known medical conditions that may affect a driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. When an unforeseen medical emergency occurs, a driver may not be found liable if they meet the standards for the sudden emergency doctrine.  Cases dealing with medical emergencies… Read more »