Muncie is close enough to Indianapolis, IN, to serve as a pitstop on a number of interstates. I-32, I-35, I-67, and I-69 all take drivers within a reasonable distance of Muncie and the Ball State campus. As such, Muncie sees enough traffic on a day-to-day basis that locals - be they seasonal or otherwise - need to take particular care on the roads. Unfortunately, even the most cautious of drivers can find themselves involved in an interstate accident. If you think your accident stemmed from someone else’s negligence, though, you can take legal action through Vaughan & Vaughan. Our Muncie, IN, car accident lawyers can help you demand damages for your losses.
Taking Action After an Interstate Accident in Muncie
If you want to sue someone for an interstate accident in Muncie, IN, you need to do so within two years of your accident. Indiana enforces this deadline courtesy of its statute of limitations, outlined in Indiana Code section 34-11-2-4. You cannot file a personal injury claim, including an interstate accident claim, outside of the statute of limitations that specifically applies to your case. If you try, Indiana courts can waive your right to both legal action and what compensation you might have received from said action. With that in mind, you need to act quickly in the wake of an interstate accident. Even if you cannot personally return to the scene of an accident, you can request that someone you trust or an attorney go to the scene, gather evidence of an offending party’s negligence, and act on your behalf to build a personal injury claim.When to Call an Attorney
Muncie’s interstate accident lawyers can help you take legal action against the party responsible for your recent accident. Moreover, a lawyer can help you communicate the nature of your losses with your insurance provider. Lawyers can also help you hold conversations with a liable party if that party proves belligerent in the face of your losses. When, then, should you call an attorney? That depends on your needs and interests. If you want to take quick, decisive action, you can contact an attorney within days or even hours of your accident. The faster an attorney gets on the scene, the sooner you can rely on the attorney’s expertise to manage your case. That said, you have up until your statute of limitations expires to reach out to an attorney and pursue an interstate accident case. There may even be exceptions to your statute of limitations, depending on the nature of your case. With that in mind, if you feel you may be entitled to compensation after an accident, reach out to our team and schedule an evaluation at which you can discuss your losses.Why Should You Pursue an Interstate Accident Claim?
Many interstate accident survivors find themselves reluctant to pursue legal action against the parties responsible for their losses. Some fear legal fees, while others don’t see how an interstate accident claim may benefit them. Fortunately, Vaughan & Vaughan anticipates both of these points of concern. When it comes to addressing a client’s concern regarding legal fees, we can point interested parties to our contingency policy. Vaughan & Vaughan does not issue service bills to clients while their cases are still in progress. What’s more, our attorneys only get paid if we win a client’s case. On the other hand, the benefits of an interstate accident claim are many and varied. The two most poignant include:Accident Damages
You, like other interstate accident survivors, deserve financial support after a severe accident. You can demand that compensation via an interstate accident claim. That claim, in turn, can afford you non-economic and economic coverage addressing your:- Medical losses
- At-home assistance and long-term recovery plan
- Property restoration, replacement, and rentals, as applicable
- Lost wages
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death and funeral expenses, if applicable
Narrative Control
The party liable for your accident may try to seize control of the narrative around your accident to avoid paying you the damages you deserve. You don’t have to let that party’s voice dictate how your case plays out, though. If you contact an attorney and initiate a claim against the liable party, you make sure that your voice gets heard. Moreover, you can ensure that police officers, expert witnesses, and other parties understand your position on your accident. This way, the facts you know about your case won’t go overlooked in the face of someone else’s narrative.Who’s to Blame for Your Interstate Accident?
When assigning fault for your accident, follow the evidence. You must have the data to prove that another party bears the blame for your losses if you want your case to move forward in court. As such, you need to rely on some combination of the following to prove a violated duty of care and, subsequently, negligence:- Videos of your accident
- Photos of your accident
- Statements from people who witnessed your accident
- Input from expert witnesses
- Social media data
- Black box data, if applicable