Car Accidents

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Carmel Car Accident Attorneys

Decades of Experience in Auto Accident Cases

Car accidents are one of the most common kinds of accidents that cause injuries in the United States. More than 6 million car accidents occur in the U.S. every year. About 3 million people are injured with about 2 million people sustaining permanent injury. Most car accidents are caused by human error, which means that there is almost always a party responsible for an accident.

If you were harmed in a car collision caused by a negligent or reckless driver, you deserve to be compensated for what you have gone through. The Cline Law Firm can help you recover damages and hold guilty drivers responsible for their actions when you hire our Carmel car accident attorneys. Nationally recognized and awarded for our personal injury work, we can strengthen your claim and will not rest until we have achieved an optimal result for you.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Many people are unsure about what to do immediately following a car accident. Victims are typically dazed, especially if they have been injured. It is important that you put your safety first. If you are injured, call 911 to get an ambulance and the police to the scene. Having a police officer on the scene is important because the police are required to create a crash report, which can be used as evidence in a car accident claim.

It is also crucial that you and the other drivers involved move to a safe area and that you exchange information, including driver’s license numbers and insurance information. You should also try to document as much of the damage as possible, including damage done to both your car and any other car or truck involved.

Promptly hiring a car accident lawyer can also help you. Our firm thoroughly investigates accidents and can obtain crash reports, medical records, and witness statements to support your claim. We also communicate with insurance companies so that you have one less thing to worry about. Insurance companies frequently use statements of injured victims against them in court to avoid liability. We understand how to handle communication in a way that protects you and your rights to compensation.

Can I File A Car Accident Claim After Insurance Pays?

Most settlement agreements require a claimant to agree that the amount disclosed in the settlement will be the only compensation they receive from that insurance company. This is why it is very important to speak to a Carmel car accident attorney before signing anything. If you have already signed an agreement, call The Cline Law Firm today to find out what options you may have and how we can help you.

If you have already signed an agreement, call The Cline Law Firm today to find out your options.

Common Types of Car Accidents

Car accidents can be caused by many different things that result in different kinds of crashes. Typically, car accidents are caused by negligent or reckless driving, distracted driving, fatigued driving, and intoxicated driving. Depending on the nature of the accident, injuries can be as minor as bruises or as serious as broken bones, burns, spinal cord and neck injuries, and head and brain injury.

Our lawyers have decades of experience handling many types of motor vehicle collisions, such as:

  • T-bone accidents: This type of accident occurs when the front end of a vehicle comes into contact with the side of another vehicle. This type of car accident often occurs at intersections when one car attempts a left turn. Accidents often occur when drivers make turns despite not having the right of way to do so, or if they misjudge the distance or speed of oncoming traffic.
  • Rear-end collisions: The most common kind of car accident, this can happen when cars are tailgating other cars or driving too fast or closely behind another car to be able to stop in time to avoid a collision. Rear-end collisions also occur when drivers are distracted and not paying attention to traffic that has slowed or stopped in front of them.
  • Head-on collisions: Arguably the most dangerous kind of accident, head-on collisions often result in catastrophic injuries that cause permanent injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Head-on collisions typically occur when cars drive on the wrong side of the road, due to the inattention or intoxication of the drivers of those cars.
  • Accidents while merging: Accidents are common if drivers behave negligently or recklessly and fail to check their blind spots or signal before they merge or change lanes.

Common Injuries from Car Accidents:

Being in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience. Plus, there is the potential to suffer an injury or injuries to any part of your body. Knowing common injuries can help you keep an eye out for the symptoms of the injuries. Here are some of the most common injuries:

  • Brain injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries/paralysis
  • Cuts
  • Scrapes
  • Burns
  • Broken or fractured bones
  • Internal organ damage
  • Whiplash
  • Neck injuries

Get Help With Your Car Accident Case Today

Our Carmel car accident attorney has handled many car accident claims successfully and have helped clients move on with their lives by obtaining a full recovery of damages. We give each client personalized care with the understanding that no two accidents are exactly the same. Our passion shines through when we are fighting for those who have been wronged by the negligent conduct of others.

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Award-Winning Representation of Injured People

Nationally Recognized, Locally Focused
  • The Inner Circle of Advocates
    The Inner Circle of Advocates

    Founding member, Lance D. Cline, is one of only two Indiana lawyers ever invited into this most prestigious and selective organization of plaintiff trial attorneys.

  • Best Lawyers
    Best Lawyers

    Lance D. Cline has been voted by his peers as a Best Lawyer in America in the fields of medical malpractice and personal injury every year since 1997, as the Indianapolis Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year three times and as the Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year in 2019.

  • Super Lawyers®
    Super Lawyers®

    Lance D. Cline has been selected by his peers as an Indiana Super Lawyer and as one of Indiana's Top 50 Lawyers since the inception of the award in 2004. He has also been selected as one of Indiana's Top 10 Lawyers in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
    Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

    Lance D. Cline has been a member of ITLA's Board of Directors since 1984 and was selected by his ITLA peers as the Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2018.

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Tireless & Fearless Advocacy 

Lance Cline's dedication to his clients and his level of skill in trial advocacy have earned him membership in the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates.

Our Golden Rule

Representing You the Way We Would Want to Be Represented
  • Triumphant in Complex Injury Cases
  • A Record of Client Satisfaction
  • A Legacy of Success in the Court Room
  • Membership in the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates
  • 40+ Years of Collective Experience