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Car Accident Attorneys 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Many states are \u201cno-fault\u201d states, meaning drivers that are involved in auto accidents use their own insurance coverage to pay for their damages and losses, no matter who is at-fault for the collision. But Indiana is NOT one of those states. Hoosiers live in a \u201cfault\u201d state, or tort-system state, meaning someone has to be found \u201cat-fault\u201d for the accident. In fact, Indiana uses comparative fault law to determine exactly who is at fault for an accident, and to what degree. <\/p>\n
Continue reading to learn more about Indiana\u2019s tort system in regards to auto accidents and insurance policies.<\/p>\n
Indiana\u2019s Tort System<\/h1>\n
In Indiana, they use a tort system that determines who is at fault for a motor vehicle accident. And when a person is assigned fault for an auto accident, it is their insurance company that pays for their damages and the damages of the injured parties, up to their particular policy limits. There are state limits to the amount of insurance a driver must obtain to legally operate a vehicle. In Indiana, the state minimum for auto insurance is 25\/50\/10. Below is a chart to understand what this numeric value means.<\/p>\n
$25,000 Limit for Bodily Injury Liability (per injured person)<\/p>\n $50,000 Limit for Bodily Injury Liability (per accident)<\/p>\n $10,000 Limit for Property Damage Coverage<\/strong> <\/font><\/p>\n These values are the state minimum for legal driving in Indiana. If a driver does not have this coverage they are operating their vehicle illegally, and if caught, can face state fines, property revocations, and possible misdemeanor charges. <\/p>\n Car Accident Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Indiana handles automobile accident cases in agreement with the Comparative Fault Act. This means fault is allocated among all involved parties. Parties include the plaintiff (injured driver), the defendant (the accused at-fault driver), and possible \u201cnon-party\u201d entities. A non-party entity is a person or company that could be assigned a portion of fault for the accident, but for strategic reasons, was not sued by the plaintiff. <\/p>\n In the case of a motor vehicle accident lawsuit, all parties are identified and then assigned fault. So long as the plaintiff is assigned 50% or less of the fault, they can collect remuneration for their damages. If they are found to be more than 50% at fault, they get nothing. For example: A person is assigned 25% fault, while the defendant is found to be at 75% fault. If the courts award the plaintiff $100,000 for their damages, the plaintiff will only take 75% of that amount since they were apportioned 25% of the fault for the accident. Had the plaintiff been apportioned 51% or more of the fault, they would be compensated nothing. <\/p>\n In the no-fault states, drivers are required to have PIP coverage or MedPay coverage; insurance policies that cover the medical expenses of a driver and their passengers injured in an auto accident. Since Indiana is a tort state, so drivers are not required to purchase this type of additional insurance coverage. However, they do have the option and they come highly recommended. Indiana drivers can purchase PIP (personal injury protection<\/em>) coverage or medical payments coverage (MedPay) if they choose. Hoosiers can also purchase a personal umbrella policy (PUP) that pays for any damages outside of their auto or homeowners\u2019 policies. Be sure to check back next week for an in-depth discussion about PIP and PUP insurance.<\/p>\n Personal Injury Lawyers Indianapolis, Indiana 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> after being injured in an auto accident in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis auto accident attorneys, Daniel Craven<\/a>, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek will recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after sustaining a serious injury resulting from a car accident that was not your fault. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your claim, and never charge lawyer fees unless we recover compensation for your losses. Call 317-881-2700 to file a car accident injury claim in Indianapolis, IN<\/strong> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many states are \u201cno-fault\u201d states, meaning drivers that are involved in auto accidents use their own insurance coverage to pay for their damages and losses, no matter who is at-fault for the collision. But Indiana is NOT one of those … Continue reading Comparative Fault<\/h2>\n
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