Category: Car Accidents

There are over 6 million car accidents every year. Many of these car accidents turn into lawsuits further down the road. But even a few simple mistakes can ruin your car accident lawsuit. We’ve put together this guide to help you know what you should and shouldn’t do during your case. 1….

The odds that you will get into a car accident over the course of your driving life are very high. As Forbes reports, the average American driver should actually expect to get into at least once accident every 18 years. While many accidents are minor “fender benders,” the reality is that many…

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…

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Fort Wayne, your expenses will no doubt be stacking up. A personal injury case can allow you to collect compensation for your expenses, including: Medical treatment Lost wages Repair or replacement of your vehicle Pain and suffering However, in order to collect compensation, you…

Car accidents can be terrifying enough if it is just you in the vehicle. But when a small child is in the car, many other worries will run through your mind. Is the child hurt or OK? Will the paramedics let you ride together to the hospital? When it comes…

Vehicle accidents are most often caused by drivers. In these cases, it is relatively simple to determine fault and collect compensation. One driver is typically at fault and, therefore, financially responsible for expenses related to the accident. But what happens when your accident was caused by a lack of adequate road…

With few exceptions, you should never give an insurance adjuster access to your medical records without first consulting with an attorney. If you have a minor injury, and your only medical bills are for maybe an urgent care visit or a doctor’s visit, you might be OK letting your own…

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, approximately 30 percent of the critical events that give rise to truck accidents are due to vehicle loss of control, due, in part, to cargo shifts and other related events, such as vehicle systems failure, driving too fast for weather conditions, and/or poor…

We’ve discussed what should and should not do when it comes to getting in a car accident. For example, it is important that you stay at the scene, make sure everyone is OK, exchange information, contact the police, avoid speaking with insurance companies before you’ve had a chance to consult…

Did you recently get into a car accident with another driver who was making a U-turn at the time of the collision? If so, you will want to pursue full and fair compensation from that driver for all of your injuries and losses. However, you should be ready for the driver’s insurance…