• Car Accident
• Social Security Disability
• Medical Malpractice
• Car vs. Commercial Truck Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Dangerous Prescription Drugs
• Dog Bites
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Pedestrian & Bicyclist Accidents
• Slips and Falls

Latest Blog

News

Library

What damages can I recover through my Indiana personal injury claim?

A: A settlement for an Indiana personal injury claim usually involves 3 major types of personal injury damages: lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering. The amounts of these personal injury damages depend on the nature and severity of your injuries, the circumstances of your accident and the impact it has on your life.

Your lost wages are generally the easiest to calculate in your Indiana personal injury case, as they are a fixed amount with little ambiguity. These personal injury damages are assessed by looking at your tax returns and pay stubs. If you are expected to be out of work for an extended period of time beyond the trial, those wages are estimated and added to your personal injury damages.

Medical expenses are also fairly easy to determine as they will come from the medical bills relating to your accident. Determining the cost of future medical needs such as therapy, ongoing treatment and future complications can be a bit tricky. Medical experts are often called in to review your injuries and give expert testimony during your Indiana personal claim to justify your personal injury damages.

Pain and suffering is known as non-economic personal injury damages and is the most difficult amount to quantify as it has no set monetary value.

There are many factors that are included in pain and suffering damages, such as: 

• loss of enjoyment of life;
• scarring or disfigurement;
• long-term or permanent disability; and
• emotional trauma. 

Pain and suffering personal injury damages are generally higher in cases where a loved one is killed in the accident. These damages may also include punitive damages in cases of gross negligence. Punitive damages are used to punish the offender as well as set an example that the extreme level of neglect will not be tolerated.

With all the types of personal injury damages that could potentially be awarded in your Indiana personal injury case, you should consider the help of an Indianapolis personal injury lawyer to build your case.

A Helping Hand from an Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer

The personal injury lawyers at Hensley Legal Group P.C. have helped Indiana residents settle many types of personal injury claims. From car accidents to surgical errors, if you or a loved one has suffered serious injury because of the negligence of another, we are here to help. Order a copy of our complimentary Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims to learn more about your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation - 888-505-8232.

Eight Mistakes to Avoid When Filing For Social Security Benefits

see all books

Get Help Now

Connect With Us

Video Library

FAQs

Web Resources

More