Can I still file a claim if the accident was my fault?

In some cases, you can still file an injury claim if you were partly at fault for a car accident in Indiana. Under I.C. § 34-51-2-5, fault on your part does not automatically bar you from seeking compensation. However, under I.C. § 34-51-2-6, the amount of compensation available to you may be reduced based on your assigned percentage of contributory fault.

If you are found to be more than 50 percent at fault, you can be barred from seeking compensation. As you might expect, insurance companies frequently attempt to minimize or deny accident claims by inflating the percentages of fault assigned to claimants. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer can help you by pushing back against the insurance company’s tactics and demanding a fair settlement for you.