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“Accidents happen.” It’s an age-old saying that some people use to explain the occurrence of tragic, senseless events. While it’s undeniable that some terrible incidents will happen no matter what we do, some accidents are completely preventable. Thousands and thousands of people each year are severely injured by accidents caused by another party’s negligence or deliberate behavior.
At Hankey Marks & Crider, our injury attorneys firmly believe that those accidents should never happen. You should not have to suffer because of someone else’s reckless actions. That’s why we are proud to help victims in Indianapolis fight for the financial compensation they deserve from the party responsible for their injury.
Personal injury accidents can take a number of forms. It is important to know that if you were hurt in an incident caused by another party’s recklessness or negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against that party. A qualified attorney will be able to evaluate your case, identify the type of claim you should file, and advise you about the next steps you should take in pursuing your claim. The attorneys at Hankey Marks & Crider are prepared to fight for your rights in cases pertaining to the following practice areas:
Injuries can be extremely painful, long-lasting, and costly. It is unfair for you to have to pay for the consequences of someone else’s negligence actions. However you were injured, if another party caused or contributed to your injury, they might be held legally liable and required to pay you financial compensation. For the best chance at securing damages, you need the help of a skilled personal injury attorney. The legal team at Hankey Marks & Crider has faithfully served accident victims in the Indianapolis area for years.
Injuries occur when you are harmed by some kind of external force. We consider a broken arm an injury, but a winter cold does not qualify. However, if you get unexpectedly sick because a doctor has prescribed the wrong kind of medication, that can be an injury. Injuries don’t necessarily have to manifest as physical wounds that can be visibly seen on your body.
Every year, people in Indiana suffer injuries due to a large variety of accidents. In fact, it’s downright shocking that so many individuals are forced to endure the pain and hardship of an injury. The Indiana State Department of Health gathers data concerning the amount of people who are injured each year, the type of injuries they sustain, and the causes of their injuries. These statistics can demonstrate that unsuspecting people find themselves seriously hurt on a disturbingly frequent basis. A few startling facts concerning injuries in Indiana include:
Unintentional vehicle crashes were the leading cause of injury death for people between 1-24. For Indiana residents over 65, unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury death. Infants under one year of age who died due to injury were most often the victims of unintentional suffocation.
These numbers become all even more devastating when we consider how many injuries and deaths could have been avoided. How many infants would still be alive if all potentially dangerous products were properly labeled with age restrictions? How many car crashes would not have happened if drivers always paid attention to the road? Legally, when someone’s negligence directly causes an injury, the hurt party can seek financial compensation. You should not have to become a tragic statistic because of someone else’s careless behavior.
State and federal laws allow victims to seek monetary recompense when they have been injured by another party’s irresponsible behavior. Victims can receive damages from another individual—a drunk driver, for example—or an organization such as a shopping mall with an icy, dangerous parking lot. If you suspect that you are legally due damages to help you cover the costs of your injury, you want to secure the best legal help available. Hankey Marks & Crider has proudly provided legal representation services for Indianapolis residents for years. We have the experience, skills, and knowledge to fight for you in even the toughest personal injury cases.
Our record of legal successes, along with our long catalog of qualifications, proves that we have the ability to handle your case. Satisfied clients have been awarded damages to cover an array of injury-related costs including medical bills, lost work wages, pain and suffering, and drastic lifestyle shifts. We have been so successful because we employ highly qualified attorneys who prioritize their client’s needs. Our list of qualifications and awards includes:
Additionally, the skilled personal injury attorneys at Hankey Marks & Crider understand the stresses and issues that come with being seriously hurt. We know that our clients are handling financial uncertainty, physical pain, and other anxiety-inducing problems. We firmly believe that you deserve a compassionate legal representative who will listen to your concerns and communicate with you openly throughout the lawsuit process.
Your case is uniques and will come with a specific set of questions related to your circumstances, which a Hankey Marks & Crider attorney
will help your answer. The following are a few of the questions that clients frequently ask when they consider filing for SSD.
The law is divided into two main branches—criminal and civil. Criminal law involves the government bringing charges against a person for a specific crime and focuses on punishment. Criminal cases can result in the defendant being sentenced to time in jail or forced to pay fines. On the other hand, civil law involves private citizens or groups seeking compensatory damages from another party for some sort of wrongdoing. Personal injury law falls under civil law. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, you accuse someone else of hurting you through malice or negligence. The courts can order the responsible party to give you financial compensation for the costs of your injury.
Many people are deeply concerned about the cost and effort involved in a personal injury lawsuit. A lot of individuals simply assume that any kind of legal proceeding is going to wind up costing them too much money and too much time. This common assumption tragically means that many people do not even seek an attorney’s opinion on their case. You can recover substantial damages when you win a personal injury case—enough money to severely reduce or entirely cover medical bills, lost work wages, and other injury-related costs. If you suspect that you were hurt due to another party’s deliberate actions or negligent behavior, you should seek legal counsel as soon as possible. A skilled personal injury attorney can speak with you about the projected costs of the case and the time commitments that may be involved. You can make a decision about whether or not to pursue your claim from there.
Indiana law specifies that you normally have two years to pursue a personal injury claim. Since there is a statute of limitations, you need to act quickly. You should contact an attorney as soon as possible after you are injured to discuss your case even if you think you might not actually file a lawsuit. Some people who worried that the statute of limitations on their injury has expired can also benefit from talking to a personal injury attorney. For example, could you still file a lawsuit if it took you longer than two years to notice that you had been injured? Some back injuries and internal damage can take a long time to diagnose, and you might still be able to pursue your case.
If you have been hurt due to someone else’s reckless, careless, or cruel behavior, you may be legally entitled to monetary recompense. You can seek to recover damages to pay for your past and future medical costs, work days lost to recovery, and even pain and suffering. At Hankey Marks & Crider, we believe that victims of injuries deserve skilled, qualified legal representation. We are ready to protect your rights and fight for the financial compensation you need. Call us today at (317) 634-8565 to learn more about how we can help you with your personal injury case.
