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If you or a loved one is the victim of an auto accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, our lawyers can help you maximize your claim. At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, our attorneys are nationally renowned their impressive track record of successful motor vehicle accident verdicts and settlements. Our clients can rest assured knowing an Indianapolis, Indiana car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney will help you get the compensation to which you are entitled. Our personal injury lawyers will protect your rights as a victim and provide expert guidance through the entire legal process.

What do I do after a car accident?

What if the other driver is uninsured?

What determines who is at fault for an auto accident?

Should I contact a car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney?

What should I do after a car accident?

We understand that motor vehicle accidents are stressful and may seem overwhelming. That’s why, at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, our attorneys go out of their way to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We can help you through every step of the litigation process. If you are involved in a car accident, you should:

  • Stay calm.
  • Check for injuries and call medical services, if necessary.
  • If possible, move your car to a safe place.
  • Turn on hazard lights (use flares, warning triangles, or cones, if available).
  • Call the police. Even if the accident seems minor, you’ll need a police report.
  • Get the other driver’s information (license number, insurance information, registration, etc.).
  • Notify your insurance agent.
  • Do NOT sign anything.
  • Make immediate notes (how the accident happened, what damage occurred to your car and the other vehicle(s), and other important information).
  • If you have a camera available, take pictures.
  • Get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses.
  • Do NOT leave the accident scene before the police officers or the other driver.

Insurance companies will often push you to take a quick settlement after a motor vehicle accident. Consult a car, truck, or motorcycle accident attorney before signing anything. Statistics show that victims who choose to go it alone receive substantially less compensation than those who secure experienced legal representation. At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, we have successfully obtained significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of many accidents. Contact an Indianapolis car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney today to schedule a consultation. We will carefully evaluate your case and fight to maximize your claim.

What if the other driver is uninsured?

Every state has laws that require drivers to show proof of their financial ability to pay for any medical expenses or repair of property damage in the event of a car, truck, or motorcycle accident. Although most drivers satisfy this obligation by purchasing insurance, when an uninsured driver causes an accident it can leave victims scrambling to find out who will pay for their medical expenses and other financial obligations. Responsible drivers, victims of another person’s negligence or recklessness, should not be burdened with paying for the financial hardships they suffer because of another driver's negligence.

If you have been injured in an accident with an uninsured driver, an Indianapolis car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, can help determine what compensation you are entitled to. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.

What determines who is at fault for an auto accident?

Figuring out who is at fault for a car, truck, or motorcycle accident is a matter of determining who was careless, negligent, or recklessly ignored the law. If you retain an attorney at the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, we will carefully investigate your claim. We will determine if the other driver is responsible for the accident and clearly present your case.

Sometimes a violation of a traffic law is obvious and one party is clearly at fault for causing an accident. In other instances, liability is less obvious, or perhaps the accident was caused by an automotive defect or poor road design. We will identify possible defendants and help you obtain compensation for your injuries. Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney today for an evaluation of your claim.

Should I contact a car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney?

Yes. Statistics show that car, truck, and motorcycle accident victims who choose to go it alone in pursuing compensation generally receive substantially less than those who retain an experienced attorney. Insurance companies employ a team of lawyers, investigators, adjusters, and experts whose primary objective is to minimize your claim. The Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain will level the playing field. We can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.

We will ensure that every deadline is met, every witness is located, and that the scene is thoroughly and carefully investigated. We will fight on your behalf for the maximum compensation allowable. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision, contact an Indianapolis, Indiana car, truck, and motorcycle accident attorney at our firm today and arrange a case consultation and evaluation.



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