{"id":125,"date":"2014-07-02T14:12:49","date_gmt":"2014-07-02T14:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2017-03-13T21:38:23","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T21:38:23","slug":"when-to-sue-for-a-personal-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/when-to-sue-for-a-personal-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Sue for a Personal Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_1174\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Personal-Injury-Lawyer-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Injury Lawyers Indiana 317-881-2700\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Personal-Injury-Lawyer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Personal-Injury-Lawyer-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Personal-Injury-Lawyer-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Personal Injury Lawyers Indiana 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>If a person is injured negligently, and suffers serious injuries, they should only expect to be compensated fairly. This is what a personal injury lawsuit can achieve for accident victims and their families. Although a person has every right to pursue a personal injury claim against a negligent party, there are some circumstances that would render an accident lawsuit fruitless. <\/p>\n<p>One of the main reasons why many injury lawsuits are unsuccessful has to do with the victim\u2019s liability in the accident. This is one of the first things to consider; whether or not you had any part in causing the accident. <\/p>\n<p>Continue reading to learn how to decide if you should pursue a personal injury claim, or not.<\/p>\n<h1>To Sue, or Not Sue?<\/h1>\n<p>There are several aspects of an accident to consider before deciding to file a personal injury claim against another person or entity. This is because there are many stipulations that govern whether or not a person has a legitimate case, as well as, if they are truly victims of negligence, and more. For example, if a person is injured in a motor vehicle accident, and the negligent driver does not have insurance nor the financial means to pay recompense, there might not be a good chance of recovering compensation for their damages. If the driver did have insurance, and the accident was not caused intentionally, then the victim has a good chance at recovering compensation for their injuries. <\/p>\n<p>Insurance companies do not cover intentional torts. This means if a person intentionally hurts or harms another, the injured victim cannot obtain remuneration from the opposing party\u2019s insurance company. Instead, they would have to rely on the negligent party to pay out-of-pocket for their damages. If the person is gainfully employed and has the financial means to pay restitution, then the accident victim can recover compensation this way. If the person who committed an intentional tort does NOT retain the financial capability to pay for remuneration, then the injured victim is out of luck.<\/p>\n<p>These considerations and more are all important to pay attention to in the case that you or a loved one is seriously injured. DO not waste your valuable time and energy pursuing a fruitless lawsuit. This is why it is vital to consult a skilled and licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\" title=\"Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorney\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis Personal Injury Attorney<\/a> following an accident. They retain the knowledge and resources to accurately assess your case and determine your chances at obtaining compensation. <\/p>\n<h2>Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_1478\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Personal-Injury-Attorney-Indianapolis-Copy-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Personal-Injury-Attorney-Indianapolis-Copy-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Personal-Injury-Attorney-Indianapolis-Copy-768x626.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Personal-Injury-Attorney-Indianapolis-Copy.jpg 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> for more information about personal injury lawsuits in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attorney, <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/105220562382553680698\/posts?hl=en \" title=\"Daniel Craven Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Craven<\/a>, and his personal injury colleagues, are highly skilled and accomplished <strong>accident lawyers<\/strong>. We offer free initial consultations, and never collect attorney fees unless we prevail for you! Call 317-881-2700 and speak with a friendly and experienced <strong>Indianapolis accident attorney<\/strong> about your recent <strong>personal injury<\/strong> in Indiana, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If a person is injured negligently, and suffers serious injuries, they should only expect to be compensated fairly. This is what a personal injury lawsuit can achieve for accident victims and their families. 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