Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer

You Deserve Experts In Your Corner

You don’t just get a skilled legal advocate when you hire Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers. You get the law firm’s resources backing your case. That means you’ll have experts weighing in and advising your legal team throughout the claims process. Many times, expert testimony can make a huge difference in how much compensation you’re ultimately awarded when your personal injury claim is resolved.

Protect Yourself From Claims of Shared Fault

The insurance company won’t hesitate to blame you for your accident. If these tactics work, they’ll either reduce your financial recovery or bar one altogether. When you’re represented by an attorney, you’ll be protected from these tactics – especially when they’re made without a shred of evidence supporting them.

Give Yourself Time to Rest

Getting into an accident can be painful and overwhelming. You need time to focus on yourself and your recovery. That can be difficult when you’re also trying to go toe-to-toe with an insurance company. Hiring a lawyer takes the stress of a legal claim off of your shoulders and gives you an opportunity to get back on your feet.

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Accidents are expensive. Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney in Indianapolis shouldn’t be. At Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers, our contingency fee representation means it costs nothing to get the help you need. We front the costs of litigating your case and only get paid when we recover compensation on your behalf.

Our fee doesn’t come out of your pocket. Instead, our fees are deducted right out of your financial award.

Typically, a personal injury attorney will receive between 33 percent and 40 percent of your winnings.

Call Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers today to discuss your legal case, understand our fee structure, and learn why you’ll want our award-winning personal injury law firm to fight for you.

What Damages Are Available to Indianapolis Accident Victims?

Victims may be entitled to recover compensatory damages, which fall into two categories – economic and non-economic. In rare cases, punitive damages may be also available.

Economic damages help you handle the present and future monetary costs of your accident, such as:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages and benefits
• Diminished earning capacity
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Property damage
• Funeral expenses

Non-economic damages compensate for trauma and suffering that’s more difficult to value, which might include:

• Chronic physical pain
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium
• Reduced quality of life
• Pain and suffering
• Physical disfigurement

In Indiana, punitive damages are appropriate if there is clear and convincing evidence that a defendant acted intentionally or displayed a conscious disregard for the victim’s safety.

For example, punitive damages might be appropriate in a hit and run car accident, when a drunk driving car accident is fatal, or if a manufacturer intentionally conceals known risks associated with its product.

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After an Accident in Indiana?

The state of Indiana requires claims for personal injury to be filed within two years of the date of a victim’s injury or wrongful death.

The statute of limitations has few exceptions. If you miss the filing deadline, you forfeit the ability to recover compensation from a negligent party or another liable party.

What is Negligence and How Do I Prove It?

Negligence is the tort on which most personal injury claims in Indianapolis are based. Simply put, negligence refers to a deviation from expected standards of care. When this deviation causes an injury or death, the negligent party can be liable for resulting damages.

When you file a personal injury claim on the grounds that another person was negligent, you must prove:

• The defendant owed you a duty of care
• The defendant breached the duty of care owed to you because their actions weren’t reasonable
• The defendant’s conduct was the direct and proximate cause of your injury
• You have suffered damages

If you can prove each of these elements by a preponderance of the evidence, the defendant will be legally responsible for your injury-related damages.