Indianapolis, IN
Information about How Insurance Pays For An Interstate Truck Accident
The injuries in a semi-truck accident are often more severe, and the amounts of compensation sought are much higher. More insurance carriers may be involved.
Indianapolis, IN - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.
Indianapolis - the capital of Indiana and second largest city in the American Midwest
Indianapolis has a population of over 840,000, making it the largest city in the state of Indiana. It's known for many things, one of which is being home to the world renown Indianapolis 500 car race. Indianapolis is a popular tourist destination and also a great place to live and work, being ranked at 24th nationwide by Forbes Magazine for Best Places for Businesses and Careers. The weather in Indianapolis ranges from hot in the summer to very cold in the winter. For more information about current weather conditions visit Accuweather. Nicknamed the Crossroads of America, Indianapolis is served by many major roadways including:
For up-to-date information about roads and transportation within Indianapolis, visit the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Links to recent accidents in Indianapolis
Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Indianapolis area:
- Indianapolis commercial trucking accidents;
- Indianapolis car accidents;
- Indianapolis pedestrian accidents;
- Indianapolis bicycle accidents;
- Indianapolis motorcycle accidents;
- Indianapolis bus accidents.
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Indianapolis, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
If someone you know has been in an accident in Indianapolis, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:
- Methodist Hospital;
- St. Vincent Health;
- Riley Hospital for Children;
- Kindred Hospital Indianapolis;
- Community Hospital.
Indianapolis grief support information for accident victims
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on finding an Indianapolis grief counselor.
IGet more information about topics related to Indianapolis accidents and injuries at the links below
- DUI accidents and legal issues;
- Information on Indianapolis motorcycle accidents;
- Information about Indianapolis traumatic brain injuries;
- What to do after an Indianapolis semi truck accident;
- Learn about Indianapolis spinal cord injuries;
- Common causes of back injuries in Indianapolis;
- Causes of Indianapolis internal injuries;
- Types of Indianapolis truck accidents;
When someone is injured in an accident in Indianapolis, it is important to gather information about what happens next.
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
When someone is seriously injured or killed in an accident, it is important to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney. A good accident lawyer works with injured folks to get financial compensation for accidents and injuries. Learn more about:
- Indianapolis car accidents;
- Indianapolis pedestrian accidents;
- Indianapolis motorcycle accidents;
- Indianapolis truck accidents;
- Indianapolis bicycle accidents;
- Indianapolis taxi and Uber/Lyft accidents;
- Indianapolis bus accidents;
- Indianapolis boating accidents;
- Indianapolis train accidents;
- Indianapolis plane accidents;
- Indianapolis drunk driving accidents;
- Indianapolis distracted driving accidents;
- Indianapolis reckless driving accidents;
- Indianapolis hit-and-run accidents;
- Indianapolis uninsured/underinsured driver accidents;
- Indianapolis head-on accidents;
- Indianapolis partial fault accidents;
- Indianapolis wrongful death claims;
- Indianapolis spinal cord and neck injuries;
- Indianapolis head, brain, and concussion injuries.
To get information on how to handle a personal injury claim after an indianapolis accident, speak to an experienced Indianapolis personal injury lawyer to get the help you need.
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Accident reports by county
Boone County, IN -
28
Brown County, IN -
2
Cass County, IN -
10
Clinton County, IN -
14
Decatur County, IN -
24
Delaware County, IN -
26
Grant County, IN -
24
Hamilton County, IN -
51
Hancock County, IN -
30
Hendricks County, IN -
41
Henry County, IN -
10
Howard County, IN -
11
Johnson County, IN -
46
Madison County, IN -
39
Marion County, IN -
481
Miami County, IN -
10
Monroe County, IN -
10
Morgan County, IN -
17
Owen County, IN -
5
Rush County, IN -
2
Shelby County, IN -
12
White County, IN -
19
Legal Resources
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Truck Driver Requirements
To drive a semi in interstate commerce, truck drivers must undergo physical exams to ensure they have the fitness necessary to perform all the duties expected of drivers. Read more here...
Indianapolis, IN
Herniated Disc Injury Claims
Every herniated disc injury has variable factors that influence the amount of money that an accident victim may seek in compensation. Learn more here...
Indianapolis, IN
Understanding What A ECM On A Semi-Truck Is
Most ECM systems have an Event Data Recorder (EDR) function. Upon a triggering event, such as hard braking, quick stopping, or a collision, the EDR will record ECM data for 1 to 2 minutes before and after the triggering event.
Indianapolis, IN
Episode 13: Conversation With Amy Pardieck (Trial Consultants)
Amy is a nationally renowned trial consultant. She is the owner of Perceptual Litigation, and she has years of experience working as a trial consultant all over this entire country.
Indianapolis, IN
Episode 12: Conversation With Gary McMinoway (The Mechanic's Perspective)
One of the first things you’ve got to do as a lawyer that represents victims of semi-tractor trailer wrecks is you’ve got to put a team together. So, one of the first and one of the more critical people that you put on your team is a mechanic who understands big semis, big trucks, commercial motor vehicles.
Indianapolis, IN
Five Things To Consider When Hiring A Truck Injury Lawyer In Indiana
In the difficult days and weeks after a truck accident, you need an experienced and caring attorney to advise you on your legal options and advocate for your rights.
Indianapolis, IN
Commercial Vehicle Medical Examination Or DOT Exam For Truck Drivers
Interstate commercial truck drivers, bus drivers, placarded hazardous materials haulers, and drivers paid to drive vehicles designed to carry more than 8 people are required to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
Indianapolis, IN
How Do Lawyers Negotiate Semi-Truck Accident Settlements?
Truck accident attorneys take into account many factors when negotiating settlements, including the following...
Indianapolis, IN
Episode 11: Conversation With Dawne McKay (A Crash Survivor's Perspective)
Today, I have Dawne McKay as a guest who actually is a prior victim of a crash. She’s written a book called Talk Crash To Me. She also has a crash support network group.
Most recent accident reports
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are looking for a vehicle they say struck a woman on the Far Southside and then took off, leaving her in critical condition.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunOne person is dead after a crash between a semi truck and a pickup truck in Boone County this morning.
The crash happened on U.S. 47 east of U.S. 39 near Thorntown before 7 a.m.
Type: Truck Accident
Lindsay Noah, 15, killed, one other injured, when their vehicle runs stop signs, crashes into pickup
A 15-year-old Decatur County girl was killed Tuesday evening when the vehicle she was riding in ran a stop sign and was struck by a pick up truck.
Type: Truck Accident
A child was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon on the city’s Eastside.
The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. at East 32nd Street and North Emerson Avenue. The child was struck by a green Ford Taurus, but did not have life-threatening injuries.
Date:
Monday, December 16, 2013City:
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Children/Minors Involved10-year-old girl struck and killed by car while crossing West Thompson Road in Indianapolis, Indiana
A child died after being struck by a car Tuesday evening on the city's Southwestside.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
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Children/Minors InvolvedOne man was killed in a multi-car crash in Owen County Monday night that closed State Road 46 for three hours.
Type: Car Accident
Eight people were taken to local hospitals Saturday afternoon after a crash.
It happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday at Southeastern Parkway and Connecticut Avenue.
Date:
Friday, December 13, 2013City:
Fishers, IN
Type: Car Accident
State Road 39 re-opened in Boone County Friday morning following a crash.
The crash involved multiple vehicles.
Type: Car Accident
A multiple-car pileup on the northbound lanes of I-65 near County Line Road left at least one motorist injured and snagged rush-hour traffic.
The scene was cleared and lanes reopened by 9:30 a.m.
A head-on crash involving a semi and another vehicle killed one person in Shelby County this afternoon.
Type: Car Accident
A semi driver was injured this afternoon in a rollover on I-65 in Boone County.
The accident at 4:24 p.m. also has closed the right-hand northbound lane of the interstate, according to a news release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
Date:
Sunday, December 8, 2013Roadway:
I-65
Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
RolloverFour people were injured - two in critical condition - at local hospitals Friday after three vehicles crashed in Greensburg.
One person was critically injured, two others seriously hurt in a head-on crash in Greenfield late Wednesday.
The crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. in the area of State Road 9 and Chapman Drive.
The Fishers Police Department responded to a fatal crash Sunday evening.
Officials say the accident occurred on 126th Street just east of SR 37 just before 5 p.m. Sunday
Type: Motorcycle Accident
A crash Tuesday evening, six miles west of Bloomington, claimed the life of a Bloomington man.
Eric Lach, 35, was pronounced dead at IU Health Bloomington Hospital following the crash.