Auto Accidents
Indiana Comparative Fault: How the 51% Rule Decides Your Case
Indiana's 51% comparative fault rule: recover at 50% or less fault, nothing at 51%. How fault percentages get argued - and the government-claim exception.
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Semi-Truck Accident Settlements in Indiana: Why They're Different
Why Indiana semi-truck settlements run larger than car settlements: $750,000 federal coverage floors, multiple defendants, and evidence that disappears fast.
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What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Indiana?
There's no honest 'average' Indiana car accident settlement. What actually determines your claim's value: injuries, coverage, fault, and timing.
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Indiana Motorcycle Helmet Law: What Riders Need to Know
Indiana requires helmets only for riders under 18 and learner's-permit holders. What the law says, and how helmet use affects an injury claim.
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Is Indiana a No-Fault State? No — Here's How Fault Actually Works
Indiana is an at-fault (tort) state, not no-fault. What that means for your crash claim: who pays, the 51% comparative fault rule, and required coverage.
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15 Questions to Ask a Car Accident Lawyer in Indiana
Hurt in an Indiana crash? Straight answers to the 15 questions people ask a car accident lawyer first — case value, fees, deadlines, fault, and insurers.
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What to Do Within the First 72 Hours of a Car Crash
In medicine, the "golden hour" marks the vital period after trauma where immediate care can be lifesaving. Similarly, car accident victims have a critical...
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Can These Car Safety Features Lead to an Accident?
Can these car safety features lead to an accident? To make driving safer, car manufacturers have implemented safety features in newer vehicles meant to...
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7 hidden damages you can claim after a car crash in Indiana
Motor vehicle collisions can cause substantial property damage. People recognize that they may need compensation to repair their vehicles or buy...
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Assessing the Impact of Indiana's Hands-Free Law
In 2020, Indiana finally joined other states that had already enacted "hands-free" laws. This kind of law makes it illegal to hold a cellphone or other...
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What are the 3 deadliest highways in Indiana?
Certain roads tend to host more crashes than others due to a variety of different factors. When rating how dangerous different roads are, safety experts...
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What motorcycle riders need to know about crash statistics
Motorcycle riders are subject to different requirements than the average motorist. They need a special endorsement on their license to lawfully operate a...
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3 Winter Driving Hazards Motorists Should Avoid
Crashes can occur at any point throughout the year in Indiana. Some of the most common risk factors for collisions include driver intoxication, excess speed...