Category: Car Accidents

If you got hurt in an accident, a personal injury claim may allow you to recover compensation for the pain and suffering you experienced due to your injuries. But how do you put a dollar amount on pain and suffering? In Indiana, attorneys, insurance companies, courts, and juries may use…

If you get hurt in an alcohol-related accident in Indiana, the Dram Shop Act allows you to hold certain parties responsible besides the intoxicated person. In some cases, you could have claims against the drunk person who hurt you and other parties that sold or served them alcohol before the…

Are you coping with the aftermath of a car accident someone else caused? If you suffered injuries in the crash, you could seek compensation from the responsible party — but you have deadlines to meet. Indiana’s statute of limitations typically gives you two years from the date of a car…

Approximately 3 million Americans a year are injured in car accidents. Injuries can range from minor bruises and scrapes on up to devastating head trauma or other injuries that leave the victim disabled for life. It’s common for people to walk away from a car accident mistakenly believing they were not injured….

In Indiana, fault in a motor vehicle accident is generally assigned to the negligent driver who caused the collision. Insurance adjusters and personal injury lawyers investigate the crash and analyze evidence to decide who is responsible. Understanding how fault is determined in Indiana car accidents is crucial for protecting your…

In Indiana, children under the age of 8 must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat or booster seat appropriate for their age and size. From ages 8 to 16, they must use an approved child restraint system or seat belt. All children aged 12 and younger should…

USAA has a five-step claims process: report, investigate, estimate, pay, and repair. File your claim as soon after the accident as possible. The quickest way is through the USAA Mobile App or their website. While this may sound simple, navigating the claims process can be frustrating and time-consuming when you are suffering…

Car accidents can lead to settlements ranging from a few thousand dollars to a few million dollars. No attorney can tell you what the “average settlement” is because of the unique circumstances of each accident. Each accident settlement reflects the specific details of the claim it resolves.  An Indiana car…

The driver who executes an unsafe left turn is usually at fault for a subsequent collision. However, other parties may be at fault for an Indiana left-turn accident, depending on the particular circumstances at play. This could include the oncoming driver, other road users, or even government bodies.   …

If you were involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you may wonder whether it will increase your insurance rate. While it may seem unfair, policyholders who get into collisions caused by another driver may still see their rates increase in certain cases. Whether or not it…