Monthly Archives: September 2025
Does My Indiana Auto Insurance Cover a “Hit and Run” by an E-Scooter?
Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is a common part of auto insurance policies. In Indiana, any auto policy must include UM coverage unless the policyholder expressly rejects it in writing. But it is generally a good idea to have some amount of UM coverage, as among other reasons, it pays if you are injured in… Read More »
Indiana Appeals Court Allows Injured Motorcyclist to Proceed with Negligent Maintenance Lawsuit
An oft-overlooked cause of auto accidents is defective roadways. State and local governments have a duty to maintain their highways and other public streets. And under certain conditions, if there is evidence that negligent maintenance of a roadway led to an accident, the victim can file a personal injury claim against the government agency… Read More »
Could a Preexisting Condition Affect My Indiana Car Accident Claim?
In a personal injury case arising from a car accident, the plaintiff must not only prove that the defendant’s negligence caused the crash but that it also caused the plaintiff’s injuries. That may seem simple enough. But the defense can try to deflect attention from their negligence by trying to prove that some–or all–of… Read More »
How Do You Prove “Constructive Knowledge” in an Indiana Slip and Fall Case?
Premises liability cases often involve people injured in slip-and-fall accidents while visiting a store, restaurant, or other business that is normally open to the public. Business owners are not necessarily liable for every such accident that occurs on their premises. Rather, the law generally requires proof that a particular slip and fall was the… Read More »
When Can a Pre-Injury Liability Waiver Affect My Right to Sue?
There are a number of situations where a business will ask someone to sign a pre-injury liability waiver. Such waivers are commonly used with respect to sporting and similar physical recreational activities. For example, if you go skiing, the resort may require you sign a pre-injury liability waiver before you are allowed on their… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Kentucky?
When you are in the process of recovering from a serious truck accident, you may want to think about possibly filing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Unfortunately, time does not stop for you or anyone else. Both the law and the insurance company have strict deadlines that must be followed by… Read More »