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How to Handle Your Indiana Negligence Case (Part A)

In order to begin working on your personal injury claim in Indiana after an accident, it's of the utmost importance to understand and familiarize yourself with your state's specific negligence laws. The laws vary from state to state, from contributory negligence to comparative negligence.

If this is your first time dealing with a personal injury claim, Indianapolis attorneys can help answer any questions you may have. The first order of business is to determine who was at fault for the accident and injuries.

How Does Negligence Work in Indiana?

The state of Indiana follows a system of comparative negligence. Under this type of negligence, it is possible to recover damages even if you are partially at fault for the accident. The amount you will be able to recover will be reduced, but under different negligence laws it would have been eliminated entirely. Indiana specifically follows the 51% rule. This rule explains that if your percentage of fault should surpass 50%, then you will lose your right to recover anything.

Ask Indianapolis Attorneys How Much Your Claim Is Worth

The worth of a claim also may vary from state to state, and under Indiana state law there are outlined guidelines to be followed.

The party or individual responsible for the injury may be responsible for the following:

• All past and future estimated medical expenses regarding injuries that resulted from the accident;
• Time loss from the workplace (most often as a result of hospitalization and physical therapy);
• Property damage;
• Any and all permanent disfigurement or disability;
• Emotional and/or social distress;
• Changes that result from an inability to work and could force you to look for a new job; and
• Any other costs that are a direct result of your injuries.

Next, it is important to have at a basic understanding of the different components of your personal injury claim in Indiana. You should contact your Indianapolis attorneys for further advice on pursuing a claim.

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