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Will Insurance Pay for Rental Car During Repairs?

After a car accident in Indiana, one main concern is whether your auto insurance policy will cover the cost of a rental car while your vehicle is in repair. The...

$60M Landmark Victory Against Tesla

Christie Farrell Lee & Bell’s Landmark $60M Victory Against Tesla We have always believed that clients notice a major difference when they work with our law firm, Christie Farrell Lee...

Car Accident Without Insurance Not at Fault

Being in a car accident is stressful enough, and the situation only becomes more overwhelming when you're uninsured and not at fault. In Indiana, those in this challenging situation will...

My Airbags Didn’t Deploy During a Car Accident. Everything You Need to Know

In the aftermath of a car accident, one crucial safety feature that many individuals rely on is the deployment of airbags. These inflatable devices are designed to protect occupants from...

What’s The Difference Between DWI & DUI in Indiana?

In Indiana, distinguishing between DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is essential for anyone dealing with impaired driving charges. Although these terms are often used interchangeably,...

Does Medicaid Cover Car Accident Injuries?

After being involved in a car accident in Indiana, you may be wondering if Medicaid will cover your medical bills after the incident. Are you eligible for compensation? What coverage...

Is Lane Splitting Legal in Indiana

Lane splitting, where riders maneuver between lanes of traffic, is often seen as a way to navigate through congestion. However, Indiana's stance on this is clear and unambiguous. According to...

Hamilton County and Noblesville Indiana Motorcycle Injury Statistics

Noblesville, Indiana is the county seat of Hamilton County, the fastest-growing county in Indiana as of 2019. Since Indiana is the state with the 11th-most registered motorcycles in the US, that means the...

Most Dangerous Plainfield Intersections

Plainfield, Indiana is a bustling suburb of Indianapolis, directly adjacent to the Indianapolis International Airport. Plainfield is the largest city in Hendricks County, Indiana, which is one of the fastest-growing counties...

Top 5 Things To Know About Indianapolis Traffic Accidents

The data and information collected by entities like the Indiana Department of Transportation can provide valuable insight to drivers. We spent some time looking through the recent Indianapolis traffic safety...

Chauffeur’s License and Requirements

When we hear the word “chauffeur” it might conjure up images of a tuxedoed limo driver, shuttling celebrities to and from fancy night clubs or red carpet movie premieres. However,...

Vehicle Mechanic Negligence and Indiana Law

When a professional mechanic is hired to repair a car they are taking on a legal responsibility. This is because after you have a mechanic repair your car, you...

Owning a Snowmobile in Indiana

Using a snowmobile for safe travel or for fun is common in the Midwest, but it isn’t without risks. In fact, February 19th, a Lafayette man lost his life when his snowmobile...

Lay-Down Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Liability

When a biker is forced to decide between risking a collision or laying down their bike to avoid an accident, it’s not an easy choice. Motorcycle drivers and their passengers...

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Tests Side Underride Guards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently concluded their first study of the effectiveness of side underride guards on semis. IIHS tested the difference in crash outcomes between a truck equipped...

Semi Strikes I-465 Bridge

A truck hauling a piece of heavy equipment struck the Rockville Road overpass this morning on Indy’s west side, causing hundreds of pieces of debris to fall onto northbound traffic. Five...

Indiana Trial Lawyers Unite Against Distracted Driving

The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) has joined hundreds of other organizations nationwide in supporting the EndDD Campaign against distracted driving. As personal injury attorneys, we at CFCL have seen...

Underride Risks on America’s Roadways Continue Unaddressed

Photo courtesy of Walmart Corporate(CC Attribution) It’s no secret to motor carriers and commercial truck drivers alike that one of the biggest risks a tractor-trailer presents to a passenger vehicle is...

Motor Vehicle Safety: What Indiana Drivers Need to Know

Since 2014, the number of daily traffic deaths and injuries in the United States has been on the rise. From 2014 to 2015, the National Safety Council recorded an 8% increase in...

Indiana Bicycle Laws

It’s that time of year again, when our eco-friendly, fresh air-loving, cost-conscious friends hit the streets on their self-propelled personal transportation devices, commonly known as the bicycle. Biking is a...