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After you get in a car accident, contact the authorities and seek medical assistance for anyone who has been injured. This should always be your first priority, especially if there are serious injuries. But another thing to consider is that, if you are able to do so,...
When a car accident forces you out of work, the lost income can create serious financial hardship. Bills continue to arrive even when paychecks stop. You have the right to seek compensation for these lost wages. The key is providing clear evidence that connects your...
Studies have found that roughly 29% of fatal car accidents are speed-related crashes. In 2023, for example, these accidents led to nearly 12,000 deaths in the United States. As such, it is clear that speed has a major impact on road safety. There are two particularly...
Losing someone you love in a motor vehicle accident changes your life in an instant. When a loss follows another person’s careless behavior, Indiana law may give families a way to pursue financial recovery through a wrongful death claim. You are not replacing the life...
Rollover accidents are among the most severe types of road crashes. They often involve vehicles flipping onto their sides or roofs, creating chaos for everyone nearby. While the direct consequences to those inside the vehicle are significant, rollover crashes can...
Distracted driving accidents continue to cause significant harm on Indiana's roads. Whether drivers are texting, using a phone, or engaging in other distractions, these behaviors can lead to serious crashes. Distracted driving accidents affect liability and...
In the aftermath of a car crash, the drivers involved might blame each other. In some cases, everyone involved may have made mistakes, although one driver may ultimately be the party who is at fault. Even in scenarios involving obvious misconduct, such as running a...
If you are involved in a car accident that leads to a spinal cord injury, the costs can be overwhelming. For example, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation estimates that the average lifetime cost of paraplegia for a 50-year-old is $1,516,052. If the same injury...
Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be a devastating experience, especially when the driver responsible leaves the scene without providing aid or information. Victims often sustain physical injuries, emotional distress and financial burdens, all while...
There are dozens of traffic statutes on each state’s books, which makes it easy for people to forget some of them. New drivers have to attend a state-approved course and pass a test proving their understanding of traffic statutes. They also typically need to pass a...