Many clients ask whether their personal injury cases will settle or go to trial. Industry estimates suggest about 95 percent of car accident claims resolve through settlements, leaving only five percent of cases that go to court. However, even if only a fraction of Indiana car accident cases go to…
When a person is injured in an accident, their spouse may also suffer if the injuries affect their marital relationship. In particular, a spouse may feel emotional distress because of the other spouse’s injuries. Indiana law allows spouses to seek compensation for harm to their relationship through a “loss of…
Both neurological and psychological damage can cause memory loss after a car accident. Memories should return within hours or days. However, prolonged memory loss might indicate a severe injury, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Seek medical care immediately after any traffic collision. Once you have seen a doctor,…
If you were hurt in a crash with a Lyft or Uber vehicle, call 911 if you or someone else needs medical assistance and to report the crash. You should also obtain contact and insurance information from each driver involved in the accident. You should also report the accident to…
If you were injured in a car accident at little to no fault of your own, the best thing to do after seeking medical attention is to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. Your lawyer will make sure you know your legal rights and options. They will also conduct…
Soon after you have been involved in a car accident, you may be contacted by your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company to ask you to provide a recorded statement about the accident and your injuries. You may ask yourself, “Should I give a recorded statement to the…
The legal aftermath of a car accident can be complex. Strictly speaking, you do not have to seek help from a personal injury attorney. Practically speaking, however, the odds of securing full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses from the at-fault party increase significantly if you do. An…
Accidents involving large trucks are among the most devastating we see. This is due to the huge size differential between everyday passenger vehicles and many of the commercial vehicles they encounter on the road. When these vehicles collide, passengers in the smaller of the two are at greater risk of…
It can be difficult to determine which driver is at fault in a multi-car accident in Indiana and legally liable for the injuries suffered by others. It often takes an independent investigation to determine who should be held financially responsible and what they owe the injured. The car accident lawyers of Truitt…
Many injuries caused by car accidents are immediately obvious, such as broken bones and cuts. However, others are not. The body responds to stress by releasing adrenaline, which blocks pain. That’s why it’s always best to seek medical help after an accident, even if you feel fine. The Indiana car accident…
