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Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents include single vehicle accidents, accidents involving semi-trucks and motorcycles, and accidents in which a pedestrian or bicyclist are struck. In 2005 there were nearly 6,420,000 automobile accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 42,642 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2006. This equates to approximately 117 people a day -- one death every 12 ?? minutes. In fact, car accidents are listed as the number one killer of teenagers in the United States. The financial cost for these automobile accidents is more than 230 Billion Dollars per year. In Indiana, if you are in an automobile accident, it is important to file a report with the appropriate police authority before leaving the scene of the accident. Doing this will document the accident for insurance purposes and result in a police accident report that will include statements from the drivers and witnesses. The report will also confirm the presence or absence of injuries, any traffic or road conditions which contributed to the accident, and document the weather. The investigating officer will also list what he or she believes to be the primary cause for the accident. Although not usually admissible in a court of law, police accident reports are extremely important to insurance companies who often make liability decisions based on the report. If you are injured in the accident, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. It is also important to take photographs of the vehicles involved and all of the injuries sustained as soon as possible and continue photographic documentation of the injuries throughout the duration of the treatment. For more information, call or email the attorneys at Wagner Reese & Crossen.

Indiana 9 Collision Involving UPS Truck
Posted by: Trevor Crossen
November 13, 2009

A four car collision in Anderson, Indiana sent one elderly woman to the hospital. A vehicle traveling northbound on Indiana 9 was rear ended and pushed into the southbound lanes causing a collision with 74 year old Marilyn Vandergrift. That collision caused Vandergrift to then hit a parked UPS truck whose driver was in the back of the vehicle retrieving a package for delivery. Vandergrift was transported to St. John's Medical Center with minor injuries.

It may be a violation of law for a delivery driver to park his delivery vehicle in the roadway. Motorists also have a duty to maintain a lookout for stopped vehicles in the roadway. Many motorists are injured from this manner.

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Indiana I-65 & Keystone Ave Accident
Posted by: Steve Wagner
November 09, 2009

A family traveling through Indianapolis on Friday night was involved in a serious crash on I-65 at Keystone Avenue. The McCormick family was hit from behind by an RV driven by Charles Walker, Knox, Indiana. The father, Erik McCormick was not injured. The mother, Erin McCormick, was treated and released on the night of the accident. However, the McCormick's two small children, 4 year old Gwendolyn and 2 year old Quintin remain in critical condition in Riley Hospital. The driver of the RV was cited for several offenses, including speeding when required to reduce speed.

Under Indiana law, minor children injured in an accident can bring a claim through their parents or even a court appointed guardian or "next friend." Recoverable damages include past and future medical bills, compensation for pain and suffering, and compensation for the permanency of any injuries. If your child has been injured in an accident due to some else's negligence, call Wagner Reese & Crossen today for a free consultation. The lawyers at Wagner Reese & Crossen all have young children and know firsthand how devastating child injuries can be.

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