Fargo, GA Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

If you had permission to drive the vehicle then you would be an insured under that policy. You need to contact the insurance company that insured the car as soon as you can.

The short answer is yes. If the driver of the car you were in caused a crash and you were injured, you have a right of recovery against the driver. There are often side issues that may limit insurance coverage such as whether or not you were a member of the driver's household. Therefore, it is important that you speak with an attorney before pursuing a claim.

In Indiana you normally have two years to file a personal injury claim. However if you were a child when you were injured you have longer. Typically you would have up to two years from your 18th birthday. There are exceptions to that rule. If you quit school, moved out on your own or otherwise became responsible for your own wellbeing before you turned 18 the two years might start running from the date you became emancipated. In addition there is another date that you must comply with when you are making a claim against a public school. That date is also tolled while you are a minor however it will run quicker than two years. The answer to your question really depends on a lot of different facts. You should immediately contact an attorney who practices in the area of injury law to see if you can still bring a claim.