Reporting your injury is a necessary step toward receiving financial compensation after a car accident.

Any vehicle accident that causes injuries, death, $1,000 in property damage, or damage to property beyond vehicles must be reported to the police in Indiana. There are numerous types of crashes capable of producing such harm. After reporting your accident to the police, you should notify your insurer and consider filing a car accident lawsuit.

If you were injured because of a car accident in Indiana, get help recovering the monetary damages available to you. Contact our experienced Indiana car accident lawyers by calling Wruck Paupore at (219) 322-1166 for a free case review.

Types of Vehicle Accidents That Should Be Reported to the Police in Indiana

You should never leave the scene of an accident without stopping first. After any crash, you should find a safe place to stop and assess any damage you may have incurred.

Additionally, you may have to report your accident to the police. I.C. § 9-26-1-1.1 requires that you notify the police after any accident that results in the following:

Injury
Death
$1,000 in property damage
Any damage to property other than vehicles

Damage to property other than vehicles refers to items such as bent guardrails and wrecked mailboxes that might have been damaged in an accident. If you were involved in a crash that caused injuries or significant property damage, you should call 911 right away.

If you did not call 911 after your accident, you still have 10 days to file an accident report. Reports should be filed with the police department that had jurisdiction where your accident occurred. When filing your own accident report, you should avoid making apologetic statements of admissions of fault. Such statements can hurt your chances to recover compensation related to your accident. Our Indiana car accident lawyers can offer guidance and support when filling out your accident report.

Common Types of Vehicle Accidents That Are Reported in Indiana

There are numerous types of vehicle accidents that can cause the type of harm that must be reported. The following are common types of vehicle accidents that are reported in Indiana:

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can be particularly devastating because of the size of vehicle involved. Drivers of standard cars often suffer devastating injuries and substantial property damage when they are struck by a large truck. Accordingly, truck accidents are a common type of vehicle accident that is reported in Indiana.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are another common type of accident that is reported. Many careless motorists cause harmful motorcycle crashes by failing to notice riders before changing lanes or making left turns.

Pedestrian Accidents

Additionally, pedestrian accidents are a common type of vehicle accident that is reported in Indiana. Severe injuries can occur when negligent drivers strike pedestrians. Such accidents frequently occur at intersections and in crowded urban areas.

Car Accidents

Lastly, car accidents are a very common type of accident that is reported in Indiana. Numerous crashes are caused each day by drivers careless and reckless behavior. Our Indiana car accident lawyers can help accident victims notify the appropriate parties.

Should I File Other Reports After Vehicle Accidents in Indiana?

After reporting your accident to the police, you should begin reporting your accident to other appropriate parties. By taking the following actions, you can protect your interests and aid your ability to pursue monetary damages related to your crash:

Report Your Injuries to a Physician

You should report any injuries you may have suffered because of your accident to a physician in a timely manner. Having a doctor document your injuries is important if you intend to recover compensation through a car accident lawsuit.

Furthermore, if you do not seek prompt medical treatment, a defendant’s attorneys may argue that you were not actually injured because of the crash at issue. Our experienced Indiana car accident lawyers can help refer the right doctors for you.

Report Your Accident to Your Insurance Company

Next, you should report your car accident to your insurance company as soon as possible. In Indiana, accident victims will typically recover damages from the at-fault driver’s insurer. Still, most insurance companies require policyholders to report all accidents, regardless of fault. Reporting deadlines for different insurance companies can vary. Failing to report your accident could cause your insurance rates to rise. Accordingly, you should not wait to notify your insurer.

When reporting your accident to your insurer, you will likely be asked to provide a statement describing the circumstances of your accident. You should approach any statements regarding your accident with caution. Any apologies or admissions of guilt could hurt your case when seeking compensation through a car accident lawsuit – even those made to your own insurer.

Additionally, when speaking with your insurance company, you should not make statements regarding the severity of your injuries until after you have received a proper medical assessment. Some policyholders will make statements suggesting that they are not badly hurt. However, many injuries have the potential to worsen over time. Minimizing the severity of your injuries may inhibit your ability to recover the full range of monetary damages caused by your crash. You can reach out to our Indiana car accident lawyers for help when reporting an accident to your insurer.

File a Car Accident Lawsuit

Lastly, you should file a car accident lawsuit to pursue damages caused by your accident from the at-fault driver. Under I.C. § 34-11-2-4, you will usually have two years from the date of your crash to file a car accident lawsuit. Failing to meet this deadline could force you to forfeit your claim. However, there are some instances when you are required to act significantly sooner than this.

Car accidents can cause victims to undergo immense physical pain, emotional distress, and financial hardship. The damages available to plaintiffs in car accident lawsuits can provide crucial support during troublesome times. You can contact our Indiana car accident lawyers for help filing your case.

If You Were Injured Because of a Car Accident in Indiana, Our Lawyers Can Help

If you were injured because of a car accident, seek assistance from our experienced Indiana car accident lawyers by calling Wruck Paupore at (219) 322-1166 for a free case review.

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