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Major Elements of Negligent Car Accident Claims
Car accidents have been rising in Indianapolis every year for the last five years, causing over one hundred deaths each year and over ten thousand injuries. If people drove more carefully, these numbers would be close to zero. Instead, people talk and text while driving, speed, tailgate, drink and drive, and engage in other… Read More »
Comparative Negligence: How to Determine Liability in an Indiana Car Accident
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality on Indianapolis highways and city streets, often leading to serious injuries and complex legal disputes. One of the key issues in any car accident case is determining liability, or who is at fault. In most instances, Indiana follows a legal doctrine of modified comparative negligence, which plays a… Read More »
What to Do When Child Injury Occurs in a Car Accident
When a child is injured in a car accident, the experience can be especially traumatic and overwhelming, not just for the child but for the parents and other family members as well. Knowing the appropriate steps to take immediately after the incident can help ensure the child receives necessary medical attention and compensation that… Read More »
Who Is At-fault in a Car Accident in Indiana?
Determining fault in a car accident in Indiana is crucial for the involved parties, as it affects liability and compensation. Indiana follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means that how fault is assessed can significantly impact the outcome of an insurance claim or lawsuit. Read on as we explore how fault is determined… Read More »
Overview of Indiana Negligence Law
Negligence is the legal concept that underlies personal injury cases in Indiana. It establishes the legal framework for determining fault and liability when someone is injured due to another party’s carelessness or recklessness, such as in a car or truck accident, slip and fall, or even medical malpractice. See below for an outline of… Read More »
What if I Don’t Have UM or UIM Coverage?
When it comes to protecting yourself on the road, your auto insurance policy can turn out to be every bit as important as the coverage the other guy is carrying, especially when they aren’t carrying any at all. In Indiana, uninsured (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) insurance can protect you against damages caused by… Read More »
Determining Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, the physical injuries are often just the tip of the iceberg. The emotional and psychological impact—referred to in the field of personal injury law as “pain and suffering”—can be just as debilitating, if not more so. Continue reading for a discussion of how pain and… Read More »
Car Accidents vs. Truck Accidents
Hundreds of thousands of car and truck accidents happen on Indiana roads every year, including tens of thousands of crashes in Marion County alone. Although car accidents happen far more frequently than truck accidents, crashes involving 18-wheelers are potentially more catastrophic and deadly, and they are often more complex events to sort out when… Read More »
How Negligence Causes Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can be devastating, often leading to serious injuries or fatalities. Truck accidents don’t just happen, though. They occur because someone was negligent, meaning they failed to act with due care for the safety of others. The negligent actor could be the truck driver or some other party related to loading the trailer,… Read More »
Everything You Should Know About Wrongful Death Suits in Indiana
Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, especially when it occurs unexpectedly due to someone else’s preventable negligence. In Indiana, wrongful death claims and lawsuits provide a legal avenue for families to seek justice for their loved ones and compensation to deal with the loss of a breadwinner, household manager, or other valued… Read More »
