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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 »

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What Happens When an Indiana Car Accident Involves a Government-Owned Vehicle?

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 »

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Who’s Responsible for a Car Accident Due to Weather Conditions?

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 »

How to Obtain Your Indiana Crash Report

How to Obtain Your Indianapolis Car Accident Report

What you’ll learn reading this article: One of the most important reasons to call the police after an accident is to ensure an official crash report is filed in your state.  After an accident, there are several ways you can go about obtaining your copy of the official crash report, which includes important details from… Read more »

What You Need to Know About Rental Cars After an Accident

What You Need to Know About Rental Cars After an Accident

What you’ll learn reading this article: After an accident, you are entitled to a rental car to provide for transportation while your own vehicle is repaired or replaced. Depending on your insurance, you may have certain time and model constraints on the type of vehicle you are provided. Should you be involved in an accident… Read more »

How to Handle Your Teen Driver's First Car Accident

How to Handle Your Teen Driver’s First Car Accident

What you’ll learn reading this article: Being a parent is filled with many milestones: your child’s first tooth, first words, first steps. But another milestone comes years after those early firsts: your child’s first car and, perhaps, first car accident. No parent wants to imagine that their child will be involved in a car accident… Read more »

Indiana Cell Phone Ban Goes Into Effect July 1

Indiana Cell Phone Ban Goes Into Effect July 1

What you’ll learn reading this article: Starting July 1, Indiana’s new ban on using cell phones while driving is in effect. The goal is to reduce preventable distracted driving crashes on Indiana roads. Violators risk fines and a suspension of their driver’s license. Almost half of all drivers admit to being distracted by their phones,… Read more »

Hire a Lawyer Right Away to Avoid Irreparable Damage to Your Case

Hire a Lawyer Right Away to Avoid Irreparable Damage to Your Case

What you’ll learn reading this article: Many well-meaning individuals cause irreparable harm to their case before even leaving the scene of the accident by providing written or recorded statements that can be used against them later.  Posting online, particularly on social media, can damage your case, even if you are just sharing the news with… Read more »

Top Five Ways You Can Help Flatten the Curve

Top Five Ways You Can Help Flatten the Curve

What is the ultimate benefit of “self-quarantine,” and what does “flatten the curve” mean long term? What you’ll learn reading this article: How you can help lessen the load on our healthcare system during the Covid-19 pandemic Ways you can help your fellow Hoosier during this time through donations What we can learn from the… Read more »

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For the Maximum Settlement, Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes After Your Accident

What you’ll learn reading this article: Learn the seven most common mistakes injured people make after their accidents. People who suffer injury from an accident and hire a lawyer get 3.5 times more money than those who try to settle on their own. You’ve been in a car accident, slipped and fallen or been bitten… Read more »