Vaughan and Vaughan underscore the importance of engaging a law firm as soon as possible after an accident. Their video details their caring, professional approach and their strong connections with renowned medical specialists. They excel in managing complex injury claims, offering comprehensive assistance throughout medical and legal processes. Dedicated to client service, they handle inquiries, negotiate settlements, and work tirelessly to ensure fair compensation. For prompt, personalized legal support, contact Vaughan and Vaughan now.
What Damages Can You Recover After a Car Accident?
You have the right to demand financial compensation from the at-fault parties for your losses after a negligent driver or other negligent party causes you losses and injuries. You can work with our personal injury attorneys to calculate the total of your emotional and physical losses, including those like the following:- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Lost wages and loss of future earnings
- Emotional trauma
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
Should You File an Insurance Claim?
You have the right to file an insurance claim with a relevant provider following an accident. Because Indiana requires its drivers to maintain the state's minimum liability coverage, you should receive coverage for your physical losses. Unfortunately, some drivers hit the road without appropriate coverage – or, in some cases, any coverage at all. If you find yourself facing down a driver without appropriate coverage, it may be more financially beneficial for you to file a personal injury claim against them. Likewise, insurance companies don't want to help you recover from your losses. Many insurance claims adjusters will take steps to minimize your right to support. Others may claim that your losses aren't covered under their policies.Let Us Protect Your Rights
The good news is that you can work with our knowledgeable attorneys to contest these bad-faith tactics if you want to move your accident claim forward. We encourage you to connect with our team so you can prevent insurance claims adjusters from compromising your right to recover.How Can You Hold Someone Financially Accountable for Your Losses?
If you want to bring a personal injury claim against the person liable for your recent losses, you need to have enough evidence to meet or exceed Indiana's burden of proof. This means that you need to bring forward the electronic data, physical debris, and/or video footage needed to prove that someone else's negligence caused your crash. You can delegate responsibility for an investigation into your auto accident to an experienced attorney. Our car accident attorneys in Fort Wayne work to prevent insurance claims adjusters from making off with evidence essential to your case.Can You Sue Rideshare Companies or Rental Agencies?
The evidence you bring forward from the scene of an accident determines your right to hold certain parties accountable for your losses. Most of the time, the evidence you find at an accident scene will identify a person or corporate entity liable for your losses. However, you have to consider what contracts impact your case if you want to assign liability for your losses accurately. If you have a collision with an independent contractor operating a company car, you can sue that individual for your losses, but you can't sue the company. If you get into an accident with an on-duty employee, though – like a rideshare driver with passengers in their car – you may have the right to sue a corporate entity for losses sustained in your accident.Injuries We Commonly Claim In Car Accident Cases
In car accident cases, a variety of injuries may be commonly claimed as a result of the collision.- Whiplash: characterized by neck pain and stiffness due to sudden jerking motions, is one of the most frequently reported injuries.
- Soft tissue injuries: including sprains and strains of muscles and ligaments, are prevalent among victims.
- Bone fractures: ranging from broken bones in limbs to more serious injuries such as spinal fractures, can significantly impact a person's mobility and quality of life.
- Head injuries: including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are also of concern, as they can lead to long-term cognitive and physical impairments.
- Back injuries: such as herniated discs, can result in chronic pain and may require extensive medical treatment.
- Internal Injuries: After a serious auto collision, abdominal pain can point to internal bleeding. Organ damage is another injury we frequently claim.