A qualified personal injury attorney can investigate your case to discover all potential parties who may be at fault for causing the accident. They will review such evidence as police reports, eyewitness testimony, and video footage. They may even utilize the services of an accident reconstructionist who can give a professional opinion about the cause of the collision. Then, after your attorney has reviewed all of the evidence, they can make a final liability determination.

Indiana law allows families of wrongful death victims up to two years to file a claim. The clock starts from the date of death and not the day the deceased was injured. For example, a wrongful death victim may have been severely injured but did not die until much later. If you fail to file within the specified time, your case will most likely be thrown out. It is in your best interests to speak with an experienced wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible so you do forfeit your right to file a claim.

If you have been injured to the extent that you will need continuing or long-term medical care, you may be entitled to recover compensation for future medical expenses. Victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries often require specialized care for the duration of their lives. This type of care can become quite costly and create a financial crisis for the injury victim and their families. An experienced attorney can review your case and determine the type and amount of damages that would be appropriate.

Under Indiana law, loss of earning capacity occurs when an individual can no longer make the same amount of money they did before they were injured. Loss of earning capacity should not be confused with lost wages which reimburses an injury victim for money lost due to missed time at work. Loss of earning capacity is sometimes referred to as impairment of earning power or future earnings loss. A personal injury lawyer can help you understand how the loss of earning capacity is calculated and if you qualify to recover these damages.

You are not legally obligated to make a statement to the other party’s insurance company. You should only speak with the liable party’s insurer with your own lawyer present. When consenting to a recorded statement, you allow the insurance company to use your own words against you. You should never accept the initial offer without discussing it with your attorney.

Insurance companies may try to deny claims if there is a dispute or it is unclear who is at fault for an accident. Insurance companies will also often try to assert that the paperwork is filled out incorrectly or that there is a lack of evidence that proves their policyholder was at fault. Our personal injury lawyers are familiar with the deceitful tactics that insurance companies use and will stand up for your legal rights to obtain compensation on your behalf.

If you have been injured in an accident that involved a commercial vehicle, you may be eligible to file a claim against both the driver and the trucking company. However, your ability to do so will significantly depend on the facts and circumstances of the case. A skilled truck accident attorney will be able to thoroughly review your claim and the supporting evidence and determine who should be held liable for the accident.

The length of time that it takes to settle a personal injury case can vary due to the unique conditions that accompany each accident. For example, if an injury case involves multiple entities that could be held liable, the case will likely take longer to be resolved. Additionally, if the insurance company is unwilling to negotiate or tries to settle for an amount far less than your claim is worth, your case may need to go to court. However, on average, most personal injury cases take between 6 months and three years to settle.