Who’s at Fault for a Quick Brake That Causes an Accident on an Indiana Highway?

Are you at fault if you break check someone?

If you have spent time behind the wheel on an interstate or highway, chances are you have experienced brake checking either firsthand or observed it happening to another driver. When rear-end collisions happen, blame is usually placed on the driver in tow who collided with the car in front of them. However, what if someone… Read more »

How Do I Get a Hit and Run Settlement for Damages from This Type of Accident?

How Do I Get a Hit and Run Settlement for Damages from This Type of Accident?

Car accidents are always serious and overwhelming for victims regardless of the circumstances. Those involved in accidents are likely to feel frightened and unsure of how to pursue legal action to be compensated for their financial losses. These emotions will only be magnified when dealing with a hit-and-run car accident. However, if you have a… Read more »

What Can I Do After My Child Was Injured in an Indiana Pedestrian Accident?

What Can I Do After My Child Was Injured in an Indiana Pedestrian Accident?

What you’ll learn reading this article: If your child was injured in a pedestrian accident they deserves proper medical treatment. Children have certain rights regarding Indiana pedestrian accidents. You can pursue the vehicle’s driver for accident compensation that covers your many costs and losses. There’s nothing more frightening than your child being injured, especially in… Read more »

Towing and Storage After An Accident: Who Pays?

Towing and Storage After An Accident: Who Pays?

If your car was totaled in a serious accident, you probably have a lot on your plate. It can quickly become overwhelming if you have to balance phone calls with your insurance company and medical bills while you search for a replacement vehicle. You’re already at maximum capacity when you receive a bill from the… Read more »

Is Indiana a No-Fault State?

Is Indiana a No-Fault State?

When you are in a car accident, the insurance company you file your claim against will depend on what type of fault state you live in. This will not only determine who you file your claim with, but it can also affect how much money you will receive as compensation for your damages. So, is Indiana… Read more »

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What Is Considered Reckless Driving Under Indiana Law?

Car accidents can happen for various reasons. In many cases, they are unfortunate incidents that happen purely by accident, as most drivers do not intentionally act in a way to cause harm. However, even if someone causes an accident without the intent to cause harm, they were still likely acting negligently according to the law…. Read more »

How to Calculate Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident

How to Calculate Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident

Personal injury claims or lawsuits are intended to compensate victims for various damages after they have suffered an injury from a car accident. The most common of these damages include medical expenses, loss of wages, and property losses or damages. However, something that is more challenging to calculate, but is just as important, is the… Read more »

What Is Indiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Law and How Does It Affect the Uninsured?

What Is Indiana’s “No Pay, No Play” Law and How Does It Affect the Uninsured?

Most drivers tend to assume they will file a claim against the at-fault driver after an accident to recover compensation for their damages. However, this is not always the case. Who the injured victim seeks compensation from will depend on the fault laws of the state that they live in. In Indiana, car accidents and… Read more »

When Is It the Most Dangerous to Drive?

When Is It the Most Dangerous to Drive?

No matter how safe a driver you may be, there is no guarantee you won’t ever be in an accident. Numerous other factors can increase the risk of being in an accident aside from our own driving abilities. This can include other drivers on the road, traffic congestion, weather, certain intersections or other more dangerous… Read more »

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How Do I Maximize My Personal Injury Settlement?

While each accident and personal injury claim is unique, and there is no way to determine exactly how much a settlement will be worth upfront, there are steps injured victims can take to maximize their claim. In most cases, you will be negotiating with the insurance company, providing evidence that proves who was at fault… Read more »