As noted by the Indiana Department of Insurance, each newly written Indiana auto liability policy must include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage – unless it is rejected by the insured in writing. These limits mirror those of bodily injury liability (what you pay if you’re at fault for someone else’s…
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Holidays Prime for Drowsy Driving Crashes
Many people look forward to the holidays, but fewer look forward to the drive time. There are the long-distance trips, for certain, but there is also the overall congestion, the aggressive driving by those pressed for time and snow and ice leading to slick roads and reduced visibility. But there…
Indiana Scholars: Drivers Distracted by Game Caused Thousands of Injuries, Hundreds of Deaths
When Pokemon GO was first released in early July 2016, it quickly became a smash hit, with millions scrambling to “catch” characters in the interactive game that required users to travel around their neighborhoods and communities. Apparently, some didn’t let the fact that they were behind the wheel stop them.…
Indiana Appeals Court: Vehicle Insured but Denied Coverage is Uninsured for UM Purposes
In an issue of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled recently in an Indiana car accident lawsuit that a vehicle that is insured but denied coverage following a crash should be considered uninsured under state law. The case has implications for future uninsured motorist (UM) claims in Indiana.…
Jurors Award $6.1 Million in Fatal Indiana Crash
Jurors in central Indiana have awarded more than $6 million in connection with injuries suffered in a fatal crash eight years ago. The Marion-Chronicle Tribune reported jurors awarded the two men damages – approximately $3 million each – for the negligence of another driver, who perished in the collision. While…
Wrongful Death Lawsuit: INDOT Liable for Fatal Indiana Crash
The widow of a man killed in a head-on collision in Indiana two years ago is suing the Indiana Department of Transportation, alleging the state agency is liable for her husband’s death, due to its failure to properly maintain the roadway. According to The Daily Journal, the decedent was driving…
Hudgins v. Bemish – Vicarious Liability of Employer in Indiana Car Accident
Indiana car accident lawsuits in many cases involve more than just the drivers involved. If a driver was acting in the course and scope of employment or was operating an employer’s vehicle, the company could find itself facing claims of vicarious liability. Corporate responsibility in such cases is based on…