Crown Point Personal Injury Attorney 

Any number of unfortunate circumstances can lead you to suffer injuries in an accident, but the effects on your life will still be profound. You will incur bills for medical treatment and may lose wages due to an inability to work. Plus, you may experience pain and suffering that can be debilitating. Fortunately, Indiana law allows you to recover compensation if someone else’s negligence was the cause of your injuries.

Representing Victims of Serious Accidents

At the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell, our attorneys are dedicated to fighting for the rights of victims who sustain injuries in an accident. We can help you obtain compensation for losses resulting from awide variety of accidents, including:

• Car Accidents: Traffic-related incidents are among the most common types of personal injury cases, but there are still complicated issues involving fault and proof of damages.
• Premises Liability: Property owners have an obligation to keep their premises safe for those who enter it, and they can be held liable for failure to do so when a person is injured.
• Dog Bites and Animal Attacks: Indiana follows the “one bite” rule when it comes to animal bites, which means that a dog’s owner can be held financially responsible even if he or she did not know that it was dangerous.

Anatomy of a Personal Injury Case 

The majority of personal injury cases involve negligence, which requires you to prove several factors:

• The responsible party had a duty of care to avoid causing an unreasonable risk of harm to others;
• That person breached the duty of care;
• The breach of duty was the cause of your injuries; and,
• You suffered damages as a result.

Note that time is of the essence in filing a claim for compensation in an Indiana personal injury case, as the state has established a two-year statute of limitations for these matters. You must file a lawsuit within that amount of time, or you may be forever barred from pursuing the negligent party.

Calculating Damages 

Your amount of compensation is based upon the losses you suffer, which hinges on the concept of damages. There are two types of damages available:

1. Economic Damages, including your medical bills, lost wages, and other ascertainable losses; and,
2. Non-Economic Damages, such as pain and suffering, and the losses you suffer due to the impact on your personal relationships. 

Consult with a Crown Point Personal Injury Attorney

If you suffered an injury due to negligence, the personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Our legal team has represented many victims in Northwest Indiana in accident cases, and we may be able to help you too. Please call us today or visit us online to set up a free, no obligations consultation.