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Basics of an Indiana Auto Accident Case (Part B)

What You Need for Your Indiana Auto Accident Case

If your case cannot be settled, you and your Indianapolis accident lawyer may choose to elevate your case to a lawsuit. You or your attorney will file a complaint with a local court and it will be served to the defendant, usually with a specific time frame in which the defendant must reply.

After your lawsuit has been filed with the court, there is a "discovery" period where you and the defendant will gather information about the facts of the case.

This is done in several ways as followed:

• written questions;
• sworn testimony before a court reporter;
• requesting documents from the other party; and
• other methods of gathering information.

The information you collected at the scene of the accident and in the ensuing weeks will be valuable during the discovery process. After pre-trial motions are heard and discussed, some courts require the attorneys of the case to meet to see if a settlement can be reached before going to trial. Although many do settle, not all attempts are successful, and sometimes going to trial is the only recourse for fair compensation.

While the court is determining the judgment, they will take into consideration a number of various factors in your Indiana auto accident case, such as:

• Cost and severity of injuries and the expenses that go along with them. Pain and suffering will also be taken into consideration, as well as lost wages and decreased capacity for earning, if your injury is severe.
• Damaged property for what was destroyed or damaged by the accident.
• Percentage of fault on the part of the defendant and plaintiff. For instance, if the accident was 10% your fault, and the value of your injuries and damages is determined to be $100,000, your judgment will be decreased by 10% - $10,000 - leaving you with a $90,000 judgment.

While this only covers the basics of an auto accident case, an Indianapolis accident lawyer can provide you with more information and evaluate your case in a no-cost consultation.

A Helping Hand from an Indianapolis Accident Lawyer

When you have complications with your Indiana auto accident case, an accident lawyer can answer your questions and help you to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with filing a claim. In order to get back on track with your Indiana personal injury claim, order a copy of our FREE book, Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims, and then contact a Indianapolis accident lawyer at the Hensley Legal Group for a no-cost consultation about your Indiana auto accident case - 888-505-8232.

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