Crown Point Car Accident Lawyer 

A split second is all it takes for someone else’s negligent driving to cause a serious car accident. If you are an injured victim, your life could change forever. It could take months or years for you to recover from your injuries. The impact on your family, household, and quality of life can be devastating.

Indiana law does allow you to recover compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial tolls you endure as the victim of an auto crash. With the help of a Crown Point car accident injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell, you can feel confident that your claim is in good hands. Please contact our office to schedule a free consultation, and take the time to review some important information.

Statistics on Car Accidents 

Crash data collected by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute reveals the shocking frequency of car accidents throughout the state. In 2019, there were 217,396 collisions reported in Indiana, and of those, 739 were fatal. In Lake County alone there were 17,821 traffic collisions in 2019, resulting in 43 fatalities.

• Speed was a contributing factor in the severity of many crashes throughout Indiana. Excessive speed was involved in about 9% of all accidents in 2019, but it was a factor in over 25% of fatal accidents.
• Environmental conditions do not have a significant impact on vehicle crashes, as almost 90% occurred in dry weather and around half happened during daylight hours.
• Rural environments often have higher fatality rates for collisions. This is due in part to increased speeds on rural roads, the chance of hitting a stationary object, and the increased response times of emergency vehicles.

Common Types of Car Accident Injuries

In general, the size, weight, and speed of the vehicles are the primary factors for car accident injuries. However, there are other considerations. The difference in size is important, such as when comparing a semi-truck to a passenger vehicle or a car to a bicycle. Victims frequently suffer such injuries as:

• Head injuries, concussion, and traumatic brain injury (TBI);
• Spinal cord, back, and neck injuries;
• Broken bones, lacerations, and abrasions;
• Damage to internal organs;
• Whiplash and soft tissue injuries;
• Amputation;
• Scarring; and,
• Many more.

You May be Entitled to Compensation for Car Accident Injuries

Indiana law recognizes that your losses are considerable, so you do have options to seek compensation. Our Crown Point car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell will enforce your rights, which usually starts by filing a claim with the responsible driver’s insurance company. You may be entitled to recover for your:

• Medical costs;
• Lost wages;
• Pain and suffering; and,
• Other types of damages.

Note, however, that the Indiana statute of limitations places a time restriction on your claim. You must file a lawsuit in court within two years after your auto crash to recover compensation, or your claim is forever barred.

Set up a Free Consultation with a Crown Point Car Accident Injury Lawyer Today 

For more information on your rights and legal remedies, please contact the legal team at the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell. We are happy to schedule a no-cost case assessment to review your circumstances and explain your legal remedies.