If you were hurt in an accident in Indiana, you may qualify for compensation for your medical care and other damages. However, to secure an insurance settlement or court verdict, you will have to prove another party caused your injuries with their negligent actions. Under the state’s contributory negligence statute, any responsibility you have for… Read More
What to expect physically after a car accident depends on the severity of your crash and the type of injuries you sustained. Crash victims can suffer harm ranging from minor cuts and bruises to serious and fatal injuries. Factors such as the speed of your accident, your position in the car, and your age and… Read More
Indiana’s hit-and-run laws prohibit drivers from leaving the scene of an accident illegally. IC § 9-26-1-1.1 requires a motorist who is involved in an accident to: Stop their vehicle, either at the accident scene or a safe, nearby location Provide their information to others involved in the accident Provide reasonable help to anyone injured or… Read More
Whoever is at fault in a car accident depends on each party’s role in the incident. You can determine fault by applying these elements of negligence: Duty of care Breach of duty Causation Damages Since Indiana is a fault state, you can pursue damages from the other party’s insurance company. Applying the Four Elements of… Read More
After you have suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident, the thought of bringing your case to court may be overwhelming. Attorney Randall Sevenish, founder of Sevenish Law Firm, P.C. is an avid biker who loves the thrill of the open road as much as any other motorcyclist. For this reason, you can trust that… Read More
After a serious car accident in Indiana, many people take comfort in the thought that they will at least find financial relief after filing a claim with the insurance company. They can run into challenges along the way, though, especially if they are unaware of how car insurance works in Indiana. For example, they may… Read More
This year’s Students Against Drinking and Driving Scholarship winner is Peter E. Kelly. His winning essay focused on a former friend, Daniel, who made the decision to drive a short distance while intoxicated. The consequences of that choice have utterly changed his life and those of many others. Daniel was involved in a collision with… Read More
The Indiana car accident settlement process and timeline looks different for everyone, as each case comes with its own facts and circumstances. However, generally speaking, they typically consist of: Consulting a law firm and getting a free consultation Your lawyer investigating the accident and identifying the liable party Assessing your economic and non-economic losses Sending… Read More
Establishing fault is one of the most important elements of your motorcycle accident claim. In fact, for many people, the only way they can recover compensation for their damages is by proving that someone else’s negligence caused their injuries. There are multiple parties who could share fault for your motorcycle accident injuries, such as negligent… Read More
Indiana, like every other state, has a civil statute of limitations. You generally have two years from your accident’s date to file your lawsuit, per IC § 34-11-2-4. This deadline applies to motor vehicle accidents, on-the-job injuries, and wrongful death cases. You also have two years to file your product liability lawsuit, according to IC… Read More
After a car accident in Indianapolis, Indiana, ask yourself: “Would doing X help my case?” If yes, then you should do so. If not, then refrain. It’s that simple. Perhaps most importantly, you should consider partnering with a car accident lawyer from our firm. They can investigate your collision, calculate your losses, and pursue what… Read More
If you’re involved in an accident – whether it’s a car, truck, motorcycle, or any other kind of vehicle crash – while you’re traveling out of state, follow the same protocol as you would in your home state. The process generally involves: Calling law enforcement Getting medical assistance Swapping contact information Contacting your insurer Considering… Read More
To file a slip and fall claim against Walmart, you first need to fill out Walmart’s accident claim form. The organization is insured by Allstate, which pays for injured claimants’ medical bills and other associated expenses. You would think that because Walmart’s a multi-billion-dollar company, it should have no problem paying for your losses. Think… Read More
Because of the serious risk of injury that children face when they are involved in a car accident, strict guidelines apply to the use of child safety seats. Car seat laws in Indiana are designed to keep children in approved, size-appropriate seats. These could reduce the potential injuries that follow a car crash. These car… Read More
Motorcyclists face serious dangers if involved in a motorcycle crash with another vehicle, often leading to serious or catastrophic injuries or death. The statistics, as reported in the Indiana University Public Policy Institute’s 2019 Traffic Safety Facts, reveal that: Almost 2,600 motorcycle accidents occurred in 2019, with 112 fatalities, 1,607 nonfatal injuries to operators, and 211… Read More
Distracted driving kills. Lawmakers are taking action to curb this dangerous behavior. In July 2017, Washington State passed one of the strictest laws in the nation regarding the use of electronic devices while driving. And while this law is only currently in effect in Washington, it may soon spread across the country. We hope it… Read More
Losing a loved one is a tragic event. Grieving and recovery can be your main focus, if you have a lawyer who can handle the legal aspects of recovering financial damages. Even if your loved one was unbuckled at the time of the accident, a liable party may be at fault for their death and… Read More
Insurance adjusters work for the insurance companies. As such, they have developed certain strategies to justify denying a claim or reducing the amount of money you may receive in a claim. When an adjuster sees that someone with an injury claim does not have a lawyer, the gloves can come off. The injured person might… Read More
We’ve all heard the message: Distracted driving changes lives. We’ve read the statistics, too, like that in 2014 more than 9,000 collisions in Indiana were caused by distracted driving. And yet, we persist. We speak out of both sides of our mouth. Parents sit behind the wheel, lecturing their teens about the dangers of texting… Read More
As our client was operating his motorcycle, another motorcycle came around the corner and clipped our client’s lower extremity, which later had to be amputated. Typically, negligence is the root cause of motorcycle accidents. Knowing this as a fellow avid motorcycle driver, Randall Sevenish launched into an in-depth investigation of the accident to determine how… Read More
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