Indiana’s I-65 interstate takes residents from the outskirts of Chicago and Gary down to Louisville, Kentucky. The interstate is one of the United State’s many north-south highways, eventually spilling out in Mobile, Alabama. I-65 is also one of Indiana’s busiest highways thanks to its length and maneuverability. Whether you live alongside I-65 or use it incidentally, the interstate’s popularity makes it particularly dangerous. Fortunately, Vaughan & Vaughan is home to experienced I-65 interstate accident attorneys. Indianapolis accident survivors who want to hold someone accountable for negligence on the interstate can file personal injury claims against the offending parties.
What Kind of Accidents Occur on I-65?
I-65 is home to more than one kind of accident. Drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and related parties can all fall victim to:- Private motor vehicle accidents
- Commercial vehicle accidents, including tractor-trailer accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian or hitchhiking accidents
- Construction accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
What Legal Rights do You Have After an I-65 Accident?
You have the right to demand compensation after an I-65 accident of any kind so long as you can prove that said accident stemmed from another party’s negligence. If you have evidence of another party’s negligence on hand, you can integrate that evidence into a personal injury claim. Personal injury claims give you the right to estimate the total value of your accident’s losses. You can then use your claim to fight for that compensation in private negotiations or a personal injury trial. So long as Indiana’s civil courts approve your request for legal action, you and your Indianapolis I-65 accident lawyer can summon a liable party to court.How Can You Pursue a Personal Injury Claim?
If you want your personal injury claim to move forward after an I-65 accident, you must indicate that:- You have an idea as to what party may be liable for your I-65 accident’s losses
- You have evidence indicating that said party engaged in negligence at the time of your accident
- You additionally have evidence indicating that the aforementioned negligence resulted in your economic strain
- You can estimate the total value of your I-65 accident losses
Use Evidence to Hold Negligent Parties Accountable for Misconduct
No matter how evident fault in your case may seem, you need to bring forward evidence to defend every claim you make in your civil complaint. You must have the means to prove liability as well as the value of your case if you want to secure the financial support you need to recover from your losses. That said, no one’s going to make you go back to the scene of your accident. Our team can initiate an investigation into your losses while you seek out medical care, go back to work, and otherwise take care of your family. We can subsequently bring forward the evidence most relevant to your pursuit of compensation, including:- Statements from witnesses
- Social media posts describing your accident
- Descriptions of physical debris or destruction found at the scene of your accident
- Input from expert witnesses
- Police reports
- Insurance statements
- Medical bills and related accident documentation
- A truck’s black box data, if applicable