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…
Indiana drivers must carry proof of financial responsibility, usually in the form of auto insurance, to operate a vehicle legally. Minimum requirements include: $25,000 for bodily injury or death per person $50,000 for bodily injury or death per accident $25,000 for property damage per accident These limits are often referred…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the regulatory agency that oversees the interstate trucking industry in the United States, including Indiana. If a truck driver or trucking company violates FMCSA regulations, this breach can serve as evidence of negligence in an accident claim. In other words, someone hurt…
After an accident, your insurance providers might pay for certain losses you’ve suffered, like your medical bills and vehicle repairs. However, if someone else caused the accident, your insurer will likely seek reimbursement for the benefits it paid you through a subrogation claim against the at-fault party’s insurer. Depending on…
Texting while driving is illegal in Indiana. State law prohibits drivers from using mobile devices to type or read texts behind the wheel unless they use hands-free technology. Indiana classifies texting and driving as a primary offense, meaning police can pull over drivers they see texting without needing another reason…
A summary judgment in an Indiana personal injury case is a court decision made before trial when there are no disputed material facts. Either party can file a motion for summary judgment if they believe the facts of the case are on their side. Summary judgment allows the court to…
In a successful personal injury claim, a victim receives damages, or monetary compensation, for their expenses and other losses. Depending on the circumstances, they may be awarded some combination of economic, non-economic, and punitive damages to make them whole again. If you suffered injuries in an accident in Indiana that…
A car accident is stressful enough, with injuries to recover from, bills to pay, and potentially the loss of use of your vehicle. When that accident occurs on private property, your situation may be even more difficult due to differences between public and private roadway auto accidents. In accidents occurring on…
In Indiana, your family has just two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation following a loved one’s death. Filing before the two-year deadline passes protects your right to seek compensation and justice after a loved one’s death due to someone else’s negligence. However, failing to comply with…
When someone has been injured in a car accident or other emergency situation, many people’s first reaction is to try to help. In our increasingly litigious society, though, a potential helper might hesitate for fear of being sued if something goes wrong. In Indiana, the legislature enacted a law that…
