You probably understand that car insurance in Indiana is mandatory for all drivers and that most coverage depends on fault. The driver who caused the crash is the one whose policy will usually pay. With the exception of bodily injury protection, which is a kind of...

Car insurance laws vary between states. Indiana uses the concept of at-fault insurance. That means the driver who is at fault must pay compensation to the victimized driver. Yet, defining who is to blame for a wreck is not always straightforward, as sometimes both...

Of all the potential kinds of crashes, one of the kinds that people seem to fear most is the risk of submersion. If you live near a lake or small river, you may also have a fear of going into this water if you’re involved in a car crash. It’s safe to say that vehicle...

Driving is dangerous any day of the week. There are no exceptions. Even so, it’s clear that not all days carry the exact same level of risk out there on the roads. If you’re trying to stay safe and avoid the most dangerous day for driving, which one is it?  The...

If you’re a parent, you likely know all about telling young children to look both ways before they cross the road. It’s something that many parents have to repeat hundreds of times, for years, and the children still may not be as vigilant as you’d like.  As an adult,...

The things you do in the immediate aftermath of a car crash matter. Failing to do certain things is a criminal offense. Doing (or not doing) other things could weaken your bid for compensation or leave you vulnerable to lawsuits from the other party. Laws vary...

Car accidents are stressful experiences. Between injury, vehicle damage and pending litigation, victims find considerable difficulty dealing with their insurance company. All these stressors can cause people to make costly mistakes when filing their claims. Though...

A car accident can cause an adrenaline rush. The wreck is frightening, sudden and traumatic. Your body reacts instinctively, and you have nothing to do with this chemical process.  The downside to an adrenaline rush is that it can mask pain or make it harder to feel...

You wake up in the morning, and something is clearly wrong, but you cannot place your finger on it. Your hand does not work. You think back to the collision with another car last week, but brush it off. After all, you have been walking around fine since it happened....

East Poplar Street; a red pickup, a Tacoma maybe, that’s all you know. You didn’t see the driver; it happened too fast. It was around 4 in the afternoon, and the sky was darkening with a thunderstorm rolling in. You stepped into the street, a plastic bag full of...