If you have recently been injured in a crash caused by another driver, you may feel that the other driver was completely to blame. Maybe they ran through a stop sign, for example, and struck the driver’s side of your car. You can bet, however, that the other driver,...
Motor vehicle accidents
Should I accept the insurer’s first offer after a car crash?
If you know people who have suffered injuries in car crashes, they may have recounted how they had to fight the insurer for compensation. So, you might consider it a pleasant surprise if the other party’s insurer comes straight to you with an offer after you have a...
What options are available for Indiana drivers struck in hit-and-run crashes?
Hit-and-run crashes can lead to tragic outcomes. If one driver flees the scene of a crash without stopping to check on the other party, someone could go hours without proper medical attention. Therefore, Indiana law helps protect people against hit-and-run crashes by...
How to get a copy of your police report after a car accident in Indiana
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...
What is a safe following distance?
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...
When can a plaintiff seek punitive damages in Indiana?
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...
What influence does aggressive driving have on fatal crash risk?
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...
3 best practices when seeking car accident compensation
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....
What factors contribute to the odds of a fatal accident?
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...
Why should you keep your accident off social media?
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...