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 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
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
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
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
| https://www.sevenishlaw.com/ After an accident you’re going to receive many medical bills in the mail.So once you receive those medical bills you will then make sure they’ve been billed to health insurance and once they’ve been billed to health insurance and processed you then will get a balance due. And any balance due is the… Read More
Medpay is something that you purchased through your own auto policy. So along with the other coverages of uninsured and underinsured there’s also something called medical payments for medical reimbursements. And that is something that you purchase that can be in a volume of different numbers a thousand, two thousand, five thousand. I’ve even seen… Read More
Well, first of all, every case is literally different, and if any person or lawyer gives you their opinion with regard to what your case is worth early on, they have just committed legal malpractice, because to answer that question, it has to be based on a variety of factors. It will include factors… Read More
First of all is your mindset. Believe it or not, your mindset is an absolute critical component, because most people don’t believe that an accident will happen to them. Accidents happen suddenly and without warning whatsoever. If you have a mindset of literally this that it can happen to me, you actually pay attention better…. Read More
One of the most common questions I get here at the Grossman Law Firm is that, “I went to the hospital, I was taken there by ambulance after my car accident or truck accident, they diagnosed me with cervical sprain or lumbar sprain or something like that. They may have given me a few… Read More
Being involved in an accident on the road can turn your life upside down. Whether you were riding a motorcycle, driving a car, or were involved in a DUI collision, you should follow these simple steps to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Contact The Police The police will help to control the situation… Read More
On average, there are over 50,000 auto accidents in Indiana per year. According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, the main cause is distracted driving; however, this is not the only factor. A considerable number of accidents are caused by mechanical issues, which if they are not checked, could leave you in the center… Read More
After a car accident in Indiana, the insurance company will usually send out an adjuster to investigate the claim, speak with the insured, and try to reach a settlement for damages. When that settlement is offered, accident victims may feel they are being offered a fair amount, or that the insurance adjuster is going out… Read More
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