Being involved in a car accident can be stressful and overwhelming, but what you do in the moments after matters just as much as the crash itself. In Indiana, leaving the scene without following the law can bring severe legal and personal consequences. Failing to remain at the crash site, often called a hit-and-run, can lead to steep fines, time in jail, loss of your driver’s license, and criminal charges. The penalties vary with the seriousness of the accident and the specific state laws in play, yet hit-and-runs are often treated as maj...
