What you’ll learn from reading this article: What causes rollover accidents Common injuries that can occur from a rollover How to stay safe and prevent these accidents in the future Getting into an accident, no matter how serious, can result in both mental and physical trauma — but rollover accidents are often the worst and… Read more »
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Liability in Indiana Head-On Collisions
What you’ll learn reading this article: Determining liability in Indiana head-on collisions is harder than it seems. Indiana is a modified comparative fault state where establishing fault is particularly important. Head-on collisions are complex accidents and it’s essential to have a great lawyer. After a head-on collision in Indiana, everyone searches for answers about how… Read more »
Why Statute of limitations Is So Important When Processing Your Claim
If you’re seeking compensation for an injury after a car accident, slip-and-fall, or other injurious event, be aware that the clock is ticking. With any personal injury case, it’s best to get the compensation process in motion as soon as you can by contacting an Indiana personal injury attorney from the start. In Indiana, that… Read more »
When the Amount the Insurance Company Offers you is Less Than the Amount of Money You Owe on your Car
What you’ll learn from reading this article: Why insurance companies give you less back than you owe How the actual cash value (ACV) of your car is determined What to do to negotiate for more money Getting into a car accident and totaling your car can significantly affect your daily life. On top of any… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Is a Bar Liable for a Drunk Driver in Indiana?
What you’ll learn reading this article: After a DUI accident involving an intoxicated person, the investigation starts. The authorities look for evidence that the driver was drunk and try to determine what the driver was doing just before the crash. Were they drinking alone at home? Did they have passengers in the car? Were they… Read more »
How to Protect Yourself When Driving in Bad Weather
What you’ll learn reading this article: Bad weather contributes to many road accidents. Planning ahead can help keep you safe. If you’re hurt in an accident, a local lawyer can help clarify how weather played a role in your crash. Did you know bad weather is a factor in 1 in 5 traffic accidents? In… Read more »
Third-Party Liability in a DUI Crash
What you’ll learn reading this article: When you file an accident claim with your own insurance company, that’s a first-party claim. In this article, we’d like to look at third-party DUI accident claims, where you file with the other driver’s insurance company after a drunk-driving crash. Would you know when to make a third party… Read more »
Who Is at Fault for a Car Accident Caused by Snow or Ice?
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 »