If you have been involved in a car accident, you may have already begun to hear the term “pain and suffering.” Pain and suffering is one of the non-economic damages that many injury victims may be able to recover compensation for after an accident. Indiana law defines pain and suffering as the physical and emotional injuries that an individual sustains after being involved in an accident. If you have been involved in a car crash, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for damages incurred, including pain and suffering. If you still have legal questions about your accident, contact our law offices and ask to schedule a meeting with a qualified legal team member who can provide you with a free case evaluation. What Are Some Examples of Pain and Suffering? After you have been involved in an accident, you may experience a variety of injuries that do not all have to be physical in nature. Many individuals experience…Read More

Indiana’s Good Samaritan Law states that any individual who comes into contact with another person at the scene of an accident or emergency situation and renders care is immune from any civil liability if a personal injury results from the interaction. The Good Samaritan Law was put into place to protect citizens who have acted in good faith with the sole intention of helping another individual who may be in need. If you have rendered aid but the person in distress suffered a personal injury, you may still need to talk with a lawyer to protect your rights. Contact our law offices and ask to schedule a meeting with a qualified legal team member who can provide you with a free case review and answer your legal questions. What is a Good Samaritan? A Good Samaritan is someone who stops to render aid to an accident victim or anyone else who may be involved in an emergency situation. As stipulated by the…Read More

Safe, responsible drivers know that drinking and driving is a deadly combination. However, you might still encounter a drunk driver on the road, which puts you at risk of an accident. While this is a stressful situation, there are steps to take if you encounter a drunk driver. By doing the following, you can hopefully avoid an accident and help bring the inebriated driver to justice. How to Identify a Drunk Driver? You can often identify drunken motorists by their driving habits. Alcohol consumption causes a range of physical effects, and many of these effects prevent a motorist from operating their vehicle safely. Drunk drivers typically swerve around the road and have difficulty remaining within their lane. They may weave in and out of lanes of traffic without signaling. They can also drive too close to other vehicles, also known as tailgating. In some cases, they will drive without their lights on at night or blatantly disregard traffic lights and signs.…Read More

While not in the northern tier of states, Indiana still experiences cold snaps that bring snow and ice. This leads to dangerous road conditions that increase the chances of motor vehicle accidents. To avoid both property damage and personal injuries, Indiana drivers should understand winter road risks. The possibility of snow and ice In Terre Haute, according to information from Weather Spark, winter weather impacts driving for roughly three months, from December to the beginning of March. During this time, temperatures can average near freezing and nighttime temperatures regularly fall below freezing. This can bring both snow and ice to the roadways. Snow chances start near the end of November and remain possible into mid-March. Though snow totals generally do not amount to much, they do average just over three inches in January. Snow-covered roads pose a danger to all drivers. The toll of winter weather According to information from Kelley Blue Book, roads covered with winter precipitation (snow, ice and slush) account for…Read More

After a car accident, if you are physically in good shape, your main concern will be fixing your vehicle. Most people rely on having transportation to get to work and take care of their families. Being without your car could be a hardship. You may wonder who is responsible for paying for your car repairs. The answer is not always easy. You should refer to the Declaration page of your insurance policy. The details The Declaration page will outline the details of your policy. It tells you the type of coverage you have. It will also show the effective dates of your insurance, which could be important. And there will be some details about your overall coverage. The important points One of the most important points to note is whether you have collision coverage. If you do not have this on your policy, then your insurer will not pay for any damage to your vehicle. You have only liability coverage, which means…Read More

A car accident or other type of accident could leave you with serious injuries, high medical bills and even impact your ability to work. Whether you caused the accident or remain completely free of blame, insurance agencies and other companies might wish to avoid their responsibilities. Anytime you receive injuries from an accident, it makes sense to seek justice and fairness and hire a personal injury attorney. Dealing with serious injuries Information from the National Safety Council says that injuries from motor vehicle accidents cost upwards of $473 billion each year. While some costs such as medical bills seem obvious, other costs take time to figure out. For example, you could miss ti me at work and lose some of your income, or you could have expenses for physical therapy. You also will experience pain and suffering. Some injuries last a long time and some never completely go away. A personal injury attorney can help you calculate the real cost of…Read More

An Experienced Lawyer Can Lift Your Load And Steer Your Injury Claim In The Right Direction Some people believe the way to get compensation after a car accident or a slip-and-fall injury is to file a claim directly with the appropriate insurance company. This may seem like a way to avoid incurring legal expenses. However, the average person is no match for insurance companies that deny, delay and undervalue legitimate claims against insurance policies. If you try to get help through an insurance company, don’t be surprised if you encounter roadblocks such as endless paperwork to complete and no answers to your phone calls. An experienced personal injury lawyer, on the other hand, can offer the benefit of knowledge, skills and experience that “ordinary people” typically lack. In business since 1964, McGlone Law offers our clients services and effective representation in the following ways: We conduct thorough investigations. We hire accident reconstruction specialists and other experts as necessary to build strong cases for…Read More

When motor vehicle accidents happen, car occupants, including children, often suffer injuries ranging from minor to catastrophic or fatal. According to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, in 2018, auto collisions caused the deaths of 3,133 children between the ages of 0 and 14 years old. Wearing a seatbelt does not prevent all such injuries or deaths for child vehicle passengers. However, parents may help limit the potential risk in the event of a crash by ensuring their kids wear seatbelts in the backseat. Gradual Slowing According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, the force of accidents sometimes violently jostles drivers and passengers about inside their vehicles. Staying in contact with the body, seatbelts work to gradually slow this movement caused by crash impacts. As such, this helps prevent further or abrupt injuries and the potential for some injuries, including whiplash or spinal cord injuries. Prevent Ejection Restraining children in their seats, seatbelts help prevent some ejections, which often cause traumatic brain injuries and…Read More

Given that motorcycles are smaller vehicles, you have to be extra alert when you take your motorcycle out for a ride. Many cyclists suffer auto accidents because a car driver was not watching for small vehicles like motorcycles. For instance, you may be riding in a lane when suddenly, another car shifts into your lane and hits you. As Ride Apart explains, there are some signs that another vehicle is about to turn out of one lane and into another. If you recognize these signs, you might be able to avoid a tragic outcome by taking appropriate action to avoid the turning vehicle. A vehicle puts on a turn signal Perhaps the most obvious sign that a motorist wants to switch lanes is when the driver activates a turn signal. If you see a car with a blinking arrow that points to your lane, you know to adjust your speed to avoid a possible collision with the turning vehicle. A vehicle wanders…Read More

The warm-weather season brings a rush to get boats back in the water. While you may enjoy spending time on Indiana lakes, you may also find yourself a boating accident victim. As the temperature rises, so do the number of boaters. How can you keep yourself and others safe while enjoying time on the water? Discover some of the most common accidents you may face when partaking in this popular summer pastime. What is the top cause of boating accidents? According to the most recent data from the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol use remains the top cause of boating accidents. This includes accidental drownings from intoxicated passengers falling overboard. Ensure that at least one adult remains sober while out on the water. Another leading contributor to accidents is operator error. This often includes someone with little or no experience making a mistake behind the wheel that proves costly. Other causes include: Equipment malfunction Weather and other environmental factors A disregard for surroundings Failure…Read More