Category: Car Accidents

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…

Under Indiana law, anyone age 12 and older riding in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt. For occupants under 12, Indiana requires drivers to secure children in an age- and size-appropriate child safety seat or booster seat.  Using seat belts, child safety seats, and booster seats can help…

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…

To recover lost income after a car accident, you’ll need to prove that someone else caused the accident and that your resulting injuries prevented you from working. You’ll likely need evidence like witness testimony, doctor’s notes, pay slips, and correspondence with your HR department.  Determining which documents to assemble and…