Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers

Your attorney can speak with you about this, but even attorneys can’t necessarily pinpoint what your case is worth until it is close to a resolution. Many factors—including the circumstances of the accident, the state of the drivers involved, and the insurance companies—influence the outcome. So do your medical bills, your loss of income, and the nature of your injuries. An experienced lawyer can work with you to decide whether to pursue legal action and how to proceed.

Maybe. Your case could be resolved before your attorney even files a lawsuit; on the other hand, it could proceed all the way to trial and a jury verdict. Most lawsuits are resolved before trial, but what happens in your case will depend on the facts, the law, and the parties involved.

The statute of limitations refers to the deadline for filing a lawsuit. In Indiana, most personal injury cases have a two-year statute of limitations, but not all do. Some claims, such as claims against the government, require notice within a shorter period. The deadline generally begins to run when a cause of action arises. A straightforward example is when someone negligently crashes into your car—the statute of limitations begins on the date of the accident. However, in some situations, you may have no way of knowing for years that you have a legal claim, such as when you later discover harmful effects from taking a medication or being exposed to chemicals. It is important to seek advice from an attorney and a doctor if you suspect you are experiencing problems but are unsure whether they are related to another party’s negligence or an unreasonably dangerous product.

Absolutely. Our Indianapolis personal injury attorneys are more than happy to speak with people about their cases without charging a consultation fee. Even when we cannot accept a case for some reason, we can often suggest possible next steps or refer the person to other legal resources that may be able to help.

You may be entitled to recover several different types of damages under Indiana law. Some of the most common damages in accident cases include reasonable and necessary medical expenses, lost income, reduced future earning capacity, future medical and prescription costs, pain and suffering, and permanent disability.

Like most personal injury law firms, our fee is taken as a percentage of the recovery obtained and is paid at the time of settlement. If a lawsuit is filed on your behalf, the percentage generally increases because of the additional work required to pursue the litigation. However, if we are unable to recover money for you, you pay nothing. The actual fee charged in your case will depend on its circumstances and may range from 20% to 40%.

If you have already hired another attorney to handle your personal injury case and are dissatisfied with their services, the first step is to try to resolve the issues with that attorney. Poor communication, disagreement over the amount of a potential settlement, and lack of attention to the case are the reasons we most often hear from clients who are unhappy with their current attorneys. However, it is very important that you feel comfortable and confident with your lawyer. If you have tried to work things out but the problems remain, you have the right to change attorneys. Your former attorney may place a lien for attorney fees and expenses incurred in your case, but our firm’s policy is to pay that lien from our own fees if you switch attorneys. In other words, you have the right to change lawyers, and doing so will not cost you anything.