We are one of the few law firms still dedicated exclusively to serious
personal injury cases. We are selective about the cases we take on, which
allows us to offer every client with the care and attention they deserve.
Our firm’s mission is to provide the representation you want, the
direction you need, and the recovery you deserve. Our attorneys have been
recognized by national organizations and publications, such as Martindale-Hubbell®
and Indiana Super Lawyers®, for their commitment to client service
and ethics, and we are proud to maintain an A+ rating with the Better
Business Bureau.
Our legal team is ready to assist you. Call us at (317) 689-0077 to discuss
your needs with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Indianapolis.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
Indiana has a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury cases.
This means you have two years from the date of your accident to file a
claim or you may lose your right to compensation. There are some exceptions
that can extend this time period such as if the injury victim was a minor,
or the defendant leaves the state, but generally speaking, it is best
to file a claim as soon as possible in order to protect your right to
compensation.
What Damages Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?
The categories you can pursue compensation, or damages, for in a personal
injury claim remain consistent across most personal injury claims, although
the specific circumstances of your case may make a difference. These damages
are divided into three main categories, economic, non-economic and punitive.
Economic damages compensate for financial losses an injury victim suffers
such as medical expenses, future medical costs and the inability to work.
Non-economic damages, as the name suggests, compensates for non-financial
losses associated with suffering an injury including pain and suffering,
emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Since non-economic
damages focus on more abstract losses, they are also called general damages.
The state of Indiana does have a cap, or limit, in place on how much non-economic
damages a claimant can recover in some circumstances. An attorney from
our firm can inform you if these laws will affect your case.
The last type of damage available is punitive damages. Punitive damages
are different than economic and non-economic in that their main purpose
is to punish a negligent party rather than compensate the injured party.
Often reserved for cases where the defendant knew their actions would
cause harm but did them anyway, punitive damages are not often awarded.
