Blog: Personal Injury

Experiencing a car accident can be traumatic. Not only may they leave you with lasting physical wounds, but you may also suffer mental anguish. While you likely are aware that you can seek compensation for your physical injuries, did you know that you can also pursue compensation for emotional distress following a car accident?

It didn’t take long for social media to become a staple in our daily lives. Just 25 years ago, posting any personal information online was regarded as incredibly risky, but today, many people won’t think twice about documenting even…

When recovering from serious injuries, life is stressful enough without having to navigate intricate legal proceedings. Gathering evidence and filing complicated paperwork can be daunting tasks, especially if your financial security…

Product manufacturers have a duty to provide reasonable warnings about the risks associated with using their goods. These warnings typically appear in disclaimers on the packaging and within the accompanying instruction manuals.…

Truck accidents have the potential to cause considerably more damage than crashes that only involve passenger vehicles. Weighing up to 80,000 pounds, a tractor-trailer can devastate a car, pickup, or SUV in even a low-speed…

If you were injured due to the negligence or intentional act of another person or organization, you have the right to file a personal injury claim for any losses resulting from the incident. Depending on the facts of your case, you…

Sometimes a slip or fall is much more than an embarrassing blunder. These accidents can result in hip fractures, soft tissue damage, and even brain trauma. When the staff of a grocery store, restaurant, bar, or other establishment…

When it comes to car accident claims, Indiana follows a standard fault system. Under this system, the party liable for the wreck is responsible for covering the resulting damages. Since even a minor fender-bender can cause hundreds…

Although the goal of a personal injury claim may seem simple — to recover damages incurred as the result of an injury — navigating the legal system can be complicated. Many clients become overwhelmed with the flood of new terms they…

Drunk drivers are a hazard to everyone around them, but motorcycle riders are at an especially high risk of serious injury and death when they encounter an impaired motorist. The small stature of these two-wheeled vehicles makes…

Every year, there are roughly 17,000 new cases of spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States. Living with an SCI — or caring for a loved one with a spinal injury — can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. Even minor…

Whether they’re traveling on a major highway or a side street, most drivers assume the road will be free of debris. But when cargo spills off a truck without warning, it may be necessary to take immediate action to avoid the spill.…

Learning that a loved one has died in a motorcycle accident is devastating. Not only was the loss entirely unexpected, but there’s also a good chance it was caused by an error of another driver — and thus entirely preventable. It’s…

The financial impact of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be devastating. Although nothing can undo such a tragedy, it may be possible to secure the compensation needed to cover medical care, lost income, and other damages. In the…

If you sustained serious injuries after slipping, tripping, or falling in a parking lot, you may be entitled to compensation for healthcare costs and other damages. Unfortunately, the process of recovering a settlement is riddled…

When business owners and municipalities fail to maintain their parking lots, serious accidents can result. It can take as little as a shallow pothole or crumbling curb to cause devastating injuries that keep you out of work for…

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may be wondering how much the lifetime cost will be. In addition to direct expenses like medical care, prescription drugs, and rehabilitation,…

If you intend to file a personal injury claim, it’s a good idea to start a personal injury journal. Your entries may be able to strengthen your claim by providing insight into your symptoms and how they’re affecting your quality of…

If you slipped and fell at an apartment complex, you may be entitled to compensation for any resulting damages such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. However, In order to recover a financial award, you’ll have…

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing, you may be entitled to compensation for all resulting damages. However, before you can recover any compensation, you’ll need to prove the kinds of…