{"id":2438,"date":"2019-08-23T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T10:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2438"},"modified":"2019-08-21T14:17:18","modified_gmt":"2019-08-21T14:17:18","slug":"an-overview-of-personal-injury-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/an-overview-of-personal-injury-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"An Overview of Personal Injury Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Personal injuries fall under an area of law known as tort\nlaw<\/em>. Under tort law, anyone injured at not fault of their own, but rather,\nthe fault of another person or entity, is entitled to recover compensation for\nvarious types of damages. If you or someone you love has suffered losses as a\nresult of a negligent accident, continue reading to learn some basic terms and\ninformation that will help you get started on your personal injury claim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Statute of Limitations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

An important factor to consider when facing a potential personal injury claim is time. There are set time limits on how long a personal injury victim has to make a claim against a negligent, at-fault party. The amount of time set for such cases depends on a few factors, primarily the type of injury and state laws. See our blog, \u201cCan a Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Be Extended?<\/a>\u201d to learn more about personal injury claim timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Negligence<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Under tort law, negligence is defined as a failure to\npossess or demonstrate a level of care, expected by all persons under law,\nwhich protects another person, reputation, or property from harm or foreseeable\nand unreasonable risks. The burden of proving negligence in a personal injury\ncase falls onto the plaintiff, who must show that the defendant 1) owed a legal\nduty of care, 2) breached that duty of care, 3) the breach directly caused the\naccident, and 4) the accident resulted in losses and damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damages and Losses<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

There are various types of economic losses a victim can suffer as a result of a serious accident or injury. Common damages awarded to personal injury victims include compensatory, nominal, and punitive damages such as hospital bills, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, physical disablement, lost ability to work, and more. See our blog, \u201cTypes of Damages Awarded for Victims of Injury<\/a>\u201d to learn more about personal injury damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain and Suffering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Also referred to as hedonic damages<\/em>, pain and\nsuffering is a legal term used in tort law that describes the cumulative\nnon-physical injuries, or emotional and mental trauma and burdens, experienced\nby the victims as a result of the accident and injuries. Non-physical injuries\nmight include fear, anxiety, grief, worry, insomnia, a loss of enjoyment for\none\u2019s life, loss of consortium, wrongful death, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Injury Claims<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In order to recover the full and fair amount of compensation you deserve after being seriously injured in an accident that was not your fault, it is best to make a personal injury claim. In order to present an effective case, it is wise to seek out professional legal representation for help navigating and negotiating your claim. See our blog, \u201cHow to Make a Personal Injury Claim in Indiana<\/a>\u201d to learn how to get started. Or simply scroll below to skip the hassle and speak directly to seasoned Indianapolis personal injury lawyers who can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong>, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, if you or a loved one was recently hurt in a serious accident in Indiana. Our personal injury attorneys<\/a> offer free initial consultations to sit down and assess your case. If we feel that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, we begin working on your case immediately, without charging a dime. If we do not prevail for you, you will not owe our law firm any payment. We are the strong voice and immediate action you need for your personal injury lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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