What is the Average Personal Injury Settlement Amount?

Published in Personal Injury on December 3, 2018.

If you were hurt as a result of the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Depending on the nature of your claim, compensation may be available for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Before filing a personal injury claim, most victims want to … continue reading

Five Steps to Take after a Motorcycle Accident in Indianapolis

Published in Personal Injury on August 17, 2018.

Each year, thousands of motorcyclists are injured on Indiana roads. If you have been involved in a collision, you might be in a lot of pain and confused about what to do. To protect your ability to receive compensation, remember to follow the five steps below. Report the Accident to the Police A police officer … continue reading

Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

Published in Personal Injury on August 9, 2018.

All doctors take the Hippocratic oath that states, “First, do no harm.” Unfortunately, far too many doctors are doing just that—injuring patients by making completely avoidable errors. According to researchers at Johns Hopkins, medical errors now make up the third leading cause of death in the country. An estimated 250,000 people die from medical negligence, … continue reading

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Suit in Indiana?

Published in Personal Injury on July 5, 2018.

Indiana’s wrongful death law allows family members to receive compensation when someone else is responsible for the death of a loved one. The purpose of the law is to force the person at fault to shoulder the financial burden of your loved one’s death. Read on for more information about how to bring a wrongful … continue reading

What is the Average Settlement for a Whiplash Car Accident in Indiana?

Published in Personal Injury on July 3, 2018.

Every car accident case is different, and even in separate cases in which the injuries were more or less the same, the outcomes may be different. Such is the case in whiplash car accident cases. If you sustained whiplash in a recent car accident, you may want to know what your case is worth. While … continue reading

What is Medical Malpractice?

Published in Personal Injury on June 14, 2018.

Medical malpractice involves a breach in the standard of care by doctors, surgeons, medical technicians, and hospital staff. Errors and mistakes on the part of these medical providers cause suffering for patients, as the result of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries that were otherwise completely preventable. In these situations, victims and certain family members may … continue reading

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Published in Personal Injury on January 26, 2018.

There is massive chaos and confusion involved in the aftermath of an accident. Especially when you’ve suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Victims have many questions about what to do next, but one that often comes to mind is whether to seek legal help. In short, you should retain a personal injury lawyer in … continue reading

10 Ways You Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

Published in Personal Injury on July 27, 2017.

 If you were seriously injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or a dangerous product, you may be entitled to significant financial recovery. But, to protect your right to financial compensation, there are some important and all-too-common mistakes you need to avoid. The insurance companies do not make it easy for injury victims … continue reading

Understanding the Different Types of Injury Compensation

Published in Personal Injury on June 19, 2017.

Indianapolis Injury Attorneys Fighting for Compensation for Injury Victims in Indianapolis A serious injury costs much more than you might realize. Not only do you have medical expenses, but you have lost wages, mileage to and from doctor’s appointments, the time taken away from your family, and your quality of life decreases. For permanent injuries … continue reading

Is Texting 911 The Future?

Published in Personal Injury on October 2, 2015.

This past Wednesday three counties in Indiana rolled out new technology allowing for people to text 911 for emergencies.  These counties are, Tipton, Bartholomew and Fayette. It is currently only available for Verizon Wireless customers, but the other carriers will soon be on board.  The government is not allowed to search or track our cellular phones without … continue reading