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Police officers investigating the car accident.

In Indiana, a police report cannot be used as evidence in a trial. However, police reports contain useful information that can help build a powerful personal injury case and be used as persuasive material during settlement negotiations with insurance companies. When a serious motor vehicle collision occurs, one of the…

Deer crossing the road with the deer sign warning.

If your car collided with an animal, you may have coverage through your auto insurance policy. However, if you had a collision with a domestic or farm animal, you might also have a claim against the negligent owner. In certain cases, another driver may even be liable.  Were you recently…

Lady driver calling the insurance agent reporting car accident.

If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a car accident in Indiana that someone else caused, you’re probably eager to see the insurance company accept your claim and pay you a settlement. Unfortunately, the process can drag on sometimes. In some cases, delays are legitimate, as claims take time to…

Lawyer getting the book of punitive damages.

Punitive damages are available in Indiana personal injury lawsuits when the plaintiff can prove that the defendant’s actions constituted gross negligence or reckless behavior, meaning that they knew or should have known their actions could cause serious harm but chose to take them anyway. In most personal injury lawsuits, plaintiffs…

Uber Lyft driver causing accident to lady driver

After an Uber or Lyft accident caused by a rideshare driver in Indiana, you can file a lawsuit against the driver and seek compensation through their insurance coverage, which typically includes substantial policies provided by the rideshare companies themselves. The increasing popularity of rideshare services throughout Indiana has made car…

Angry drivers blaming whose at fault at car accident.

It is a mistake to admit fault after a car accident in Indiana, as it could jeopardize your personal injury claim. Since Indiana is an at-fault state for auto insurance claims, the other driver’s insurance could deny your claim if you take responsibility for the collision. Indiana also follows a…

Female client arguing with her personal injury lawyer.

When you retain the services of a personal injury lawyer, they work for you. That means you are free to fire your personal injury attorney at almost any point between when you engage their services and when your case is resolved.  While it is important to remember that your attorney…