Motor vehicle accidents

When you're involved in a car accident in Indiana, it's crucial to obtain a copy of your police report for various reasons. This report serves as an official record of the incident and can be valuable for insurance claims, legal proceedings and peace of mind. Why is a...

One of the most important things that drivers can do is to maintain a safe following distance. This gives them enough reaction time if they need to stop their vehicle. Drivers can never predict when something unexpected will occur – like a child dashing into the road...

The primary purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to put the plaintiff in the same or similar financial position they would have been in had the defendant never harmed them. But on occasion, the defendant's actions (or lack of action) were so egregiously reckless or...

There is a popular saying that he who hesitates is lost, and that certainly seems to be the case when individuals are navigating heavy traffic. Those who pause at an intersection may see others zip around them or proceed through a four-way stop when they do not have...

An auto insurance policy can offer peace of mind in knowing you may have financial resources if a car accident leaves you with serious injuries. Still, owning a policy does not mean you have no role to play in securing the accident and injury compensation you are due....

The majority of car accidents in the United States are not fatal. Most of them lead to property damage or injuries. However, there are also roughly 40,000 fatalities every year. It’s clear that this is a serious issue that people need to be aware of. But what factors...

Almost all of us use social media to some degree. If you don’t use it yourself, you’re probably aware of how it works and that some people use it as a way to document their lives.  If you’re involved in a life-changing event such as a car accident it can be really...

A car accident can lead to significant damages that should be compensated. However, to receive compensation, you may need to prove the other driver was at fault. This is why you should be careful about the steps you take after an accident. You need to gather evidence....

Some car crashes only cause minor cosmetic damage to the vehicles involved and therefore may not even warrant the filing of an insurance claim. Many other collisions require repairs to vehicles and/or cause injuries that necessitate medical treatment. More serious...

Car accidents can be traumatizing that you may want to leave the scene immediately. However, if possible, it will help to calm down and follow the right steps, including taking photos, exchanging vehicle and personal information with the other driver and calling the...