Brownsburg, IN Personal Injury Lawyer

If another person in Brownsburg has injured you and you are in need of compensation, our lawyers are standing by to help. We can identify how your accident occurred and prepare your claim against the defendant.

While the claims process can be challenging for victims recovering from their injuries, our team can dispel much of the confusion by explaining how the other party was liable, what to expect as the case progresses, and the damages you should recover. After your accident, it is critical to document your injuries by going to the hospital and following through with your treatment plan. You should also document the accident scene before going to the hospital. Next, contact our lawyers so we can prepare your claim and file it before too much time passes. We will negotiate on your behalf so that you get a settlement that covers the losses from the accident.

For your free case review with our personal injury lawyers, contact Wruck Paupore today at (219) 322-1166.

Understanding What Happens During a Personal Injury Claim in Brownsburg, IN

Many think of a personal injury claim and imagine robust fights between attorneys inside packed courtrooms. In truth, much of the lawyer’s work happens behind the scenes while victims recover from their injuries, like gathering evidence of their injuries and the other party’s liability. Further, many claims are settled before a trial is needed. Our experienced personal injury attorneys can explain this complex process in understandable terms and how to get the compensation you warrant. We can accurately determine your damages and negotiate with insurance companies so that you do not end up with a settlement that fails to cover all your losses.

Documenting the Accident

Documenting the accident after you are injured is vital. You will retain details that can easily be forgotten later when the adrenaline and stress of the incident subside. It is common to overestimate the power of our memories and think there is no way we would forget important details of an accident. But, forget victims do, and the defense can use that against them during a claim. The more you document your accident, the stronger your claim will be.

If there is an authority you can report your accident to, be sure to do so. For example, I.C. § 9-26-1-1.1(a)(3)(B) requires any car accident in Brownsburg involving injury or death of a party to be immediately reported to either the local police, county sheriff’s office, or 911 operator. The responding law enforcement agency will investigate the crash and draft a report that our team can use during negotiations. Police reports typically include information that leads us to other evidence, like witness contact information and the observations made by the police.

While you are not legally obliged to report other types of accidents, we still recommend doing so when the situation calls for it. Perhaps you were injured in a slip and fall accident while shopping in your local grocery store. If so, you can call 911 to get emergency medical treatment on the scene. Paramedics will also write an accident report that might include important details you told them while getting care. At the very least, it will provide evidence that you got medical treatment as soon as possible.

If you were injured on another person's premises, you should also report your accident to the business or property owner. In the grocery store example above, the right move would be to call 911 and then report it to staff or a manager. Many businesses make accident reports since they could be sued later, which you have a right to use in your claim. Our team can help obtain these reports and other internal communications relevant to your case, regardless of their source.

Documenting Your Injuries

Documenting your injuries is just as important as the accident. As mentioned, call 911 to get care immediately on the scene. However, you might feel your injuries do not justify calling emergency medical services. If that is the case, you should still go directly to the hospital from the accident scene.

Doctors can examine you thoroughly for underlying injuries you might not have noticed yet, like internal bleeding. Their diagnoses will also include the likely cause of the injuries and recommendations for continued care, which must be taken seriously. If your treating physician orders a six-week physical therapy regimen, you need to make every appointment to thoroughly document your injuries and progress. Without evidence of your initial treatment, healing progress, and future medical needs, you will likely be unable to recover damages.

Preparing the Claim

Getting your claim started quickly is critical since time is needed to gather the evidence discussed above and prepare it for filing. Under § 34-11-2-4(a), the state’s statute of limitations on personal injury claims, victims only have two years from the date they are injured to file a claim. Insurance companies and courts are not obligated to hear a claim filed after the deadline passes, leaving victims responsible for their losses.

Our team will ensure we have enough evidence to show you have a valid claim when we file it, but we will gather more after it is filed. For example, we typically will not spend the time getting expert testimony before filing your claim since the process is time-consuming. Securing evidence of this type usually comes later as we prepare to negotiate a settlement for your claim.

Negotiating a Settlement

Negotiating a satisfactory settlement often involves employing several tactics. The best strategy to get the settlement you deserve in the shortest amount of time is to prepare evidence so that the compelling points are stressed, and the insurance company knows we can prove them in court.

However, expect the first offer to be below what you should accept. Our team will review each offer to settle and determine if it covers the damages we have calculated in your claim.

Contact Our Brownsburg, IN Personal Injury Attorneys Now for Help with Your Claim

Call Wruck Paupore at (219) 322-1166 for a free case assessment with our personal injury attorneys.