What Should You Do if You See a Drunk Driver on the Road?
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December 16, 2022
Don’t Go It Alone, Call McGlone
Don’t Go It Alone, Call McGlone
Don’t Go It Alone, Call McGlone
Don’t Go It Alone, Call McGlone
Are the laws tough enough on distracted drivers? Digital communication technology is always available, mere inches away from our fingertips at any given moment. In response to trends in motor vehicle accidents involving distracted driving, Indiana lawmakers took a stand years ago. The legislature passed a law in 2011 to penalize distracted drivers, such as those sending texts, surfing the internet, emailing, or playing with the radio in their vehicles.
Yet, the rate of accidents involving distracted driving has been rising steadily with every passing year. If you have been injured, you deserve to know your rights and what compensation you may be entitled to.
Distracted driving can come from a variety of sources that take a driver’s attention away from the road. Here are some of the most common causes:
Remember, even a brief distraction can have serious consequences. By staying focused on the road and avoiding these distractions, you can significantly reduce your risk of being involved in an accident.
Out-of-pocket expenses you have because of the accident. These include: past and future medical bills, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and property damage.
Intangible losses that don’t have a fixed dollar amount and are subjective. These include: pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of companionship, and permanent disfigurement and scarring.
Punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for wrongdoing and to discourage others from repeating the behavior. These may be awarded when the defendant has acted intentionally recklessly or with gross negligence.
With eight decades of experience under our belts, handling a wide variety of personal injury and auto accident claims, we have the experience and the skill necessary to help you during this difficult time. McGlone Law is prepared to come to your assistance and help you seek the justice you deserve. To begin the recovery process, get prompt medical treatment and schedule a free case review with an attorney by calling 812-247-8416 or sending us an online inquiry.
Do not let anyone or anything block your path to recovery – let McGlone Law help.
According to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Law states a person may not operate a motor vehicle in Indiana if financial responsibility is not in effect with respect to the motor vehicle operated, or the person is not otherwise insured to operate the motor vehicle. All motorists that operate a motor vehicle on Indiana roadways are required to maintain the state’s minimum amount of liability insurance coverage for the vehicle they operate. The state of Indiana has a 25/50/25 minimum liability insurance requirement. This required minimum coverage includes $25,000 for bodily injury to or the death of one (1) individual, $50,000 for bodily injury to or the death of two (2) or more individuals in any one (1) accident, and $25,000 for damage to or the destruction of property in one (1) accident.
Distracted driving accidents can be particularly complex legal cases, and here’s why having a lawyer on your side can be a big benefit:
If you’ve been injured in a distracted driving accident, consulting with a lawyer experienced in these types of cases is crucial. They can assess your situation, explain your options, and fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Call us at (812) 247-8416 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
We handle any accident case where you are not at fault. If you are partially at fault, we can still take your case as long as the other party is 51% or more at fault. Sometimes fault is unclear, so if you’ve been in an accident call us at (812) 247-8416 today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Yes, you can. Multiple parties can be liable for the accident, and you shouldn’t assume that because you may have done something wrong, you are 100% at fault. Indiana follows a comparative negligence law. This law can mean that each party involved in an accident is assigned a percentage of fault, depending upon what they did or failed to do that helped to cause the accident. If you are assigned more than 51%, you are unable to pursue damages.
Several factors work together to establish fault after a distracted driving accident. Evidence includes pictures or videos of the scene and vehicles, police records, witness statements, and more. Read our blog to learn more about comparative negligence and partial fault.
The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases, including distracted driving accidents, is two years. If you are under 18 years of age at the time of the accident, the two year time window starts on your 18th birthday.
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