Our Personal Injury Blog
Losing a loved one in an accident can bring confusion and stress while you try to navigate the legal process. One factor that often shapes wrongful death claims is comparative negligence. This principle can reduce the compensation you may receive if the court finds...
Dog bites can cause serious physical and emotional harm. The law sets specific rules for how these cases work, including what must be proven and how responsibility is determined. Understanding these rules can help someone know their options after an attack. ...
According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) annual crash report, there have been 200,176 traffic crashes for the year 2024. As road congestion continues to rise, it is important to become familiar with the common risky driving behaviors that cause the...
Hit-and-Run Accidents Are a Crime in Indiana Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious offense under Indiana Code § 9-26-1-1.1. If the crash causes injury, it is a Level 6 felony punishable by up to 2.5 years in prison. Even property damage hit-and-runs carry...
You thought you were lucky to survive your high-speed collision with just a concussion. Yet weeks later, you couldn’t understand why you felt anxious all the time or why simple tasks exhausted you. Clearly, your ongoing symptoms suggest a brain injury more serious...
Why the 2-Year Clock Matters in Indiana Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4 gives you exactly two years from the date of your car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss this deadline and the court will almost certainly dismiss your case, no matter how strong your...
Why the First 24 Hours Matter in Indiana Under Indiana Code § 9-26-1-1.1, you have legal duties after a crash — and one mistake can tank your claim. Insurance companies start building their case within hours. This post walks you through what to do, step-by-step, to...
In Indiana, an injured party can seek compensation for their accident by proving fault and filing an insurance claim with the other party involved. Depending on the type of damages that arose from the car crash, your claim can provide financial help for your medical...
If you drive in Indiana, you know how quickly the weather can change. One day you are on dry pavement, the next you face heavy rain, icy roads or thick fog. When a crash happens during bad weather, you may wonder how the conditions affect fault and what that means for...
Picture this: you're heading home after a long day when another vehicle crashes into you. Your broken bones hurt the same whether a sedan or semi-truck caused the wreck. Yet the legal journey you face depends entirely on which type of vehicle hit you. Knowing these...