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Indiana Statute of Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In Indiana, all personal injury claims, including\nmedical malpractice and product liability, have a 2 year statute of\nlimitations, with certain exceptions. This means that victims usually have 2\nyears from the date of their accident to file a claim against the at-fault\nparty. Those making a claim against the state usually have 270 days from the\nday of their accident to do so, while those making a claim against a city or county\nusually have 180 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indiana Damage Caps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here in Indiana, the law places certain limits on\npersonal injury damages for certain types of cases. For instance, in medical\nmalpractice claims, the damage cap is set at $1.8 million. For most claims\nagainst the state, the damage cap is set at $700,000. Furthermore, because\nIndiana recognizes the legal principal of comparative\nnegligence<\/a>, victims who are found more than 50% at-fault for their\nsubsequent injuries, they are not entitled to any recovery. Each case is\ndifferent so an attorney should be consulted right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned in the introduction, there are two\ncategories of damages: economic<\/em> and non-economic<\/em>. Economic\ndamages are the actual expenses paid out of pocket by accident victims or their\ninsurance carriers. Examples of such expenses are hospital bills, medical\npayments, and lost wages from work. Non-economic damages are more subjective\ncosts, such as pain and suffering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every victim experiences a unique level of pain and\nsuffering as a result of their accident. Examples of pain and suffering include\nthe experience of being harmed, the stress and discomfort of the recovery and\ntreatment process, mental anguish, depression, anxiety, PTSD, permanent\ndisability, disfigurement, and similar emotional and mental inflictions.\nBecause of the broad pain and suffering spectrum, it can be challenging\ncalculating its financial value. In order to calculate pain and suffering in a\npersonal injury case, many factors must be considered, measured, and applied to\nthe final decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In some cases, personal injury attorneys push the multiplier\nmethod<\/em>, which is a multiplier formula that aids in approximating a victim\u2019s\noverall damages, both economic and non-economic. When using the multiplier\nmethod, a reasonable and valid multiplier is assigned to a case, and is then\nmultiplied by the total of economic damages. The more severe, lasting, and\npainful the injuries, the higher the multiplier number will likely be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Call the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to schedule a free initial consultation with a licensed personal injury attorney<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. Seasoned accident lawyers, Daniel Craven, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek can help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after being seriously injured in an accident. We offer free initial consultations and never collect attorney fees unless we obtain a settlement for you. Contact us to get started in your financial recovery, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When accidents happen as a result of negligence, which is defined as simply the failure to exercise reasonable care, victims are entitled to seek out the proper remuneration for their damages and losses which resulted from the negligent conduct. Although … Continue reading Economic and Non-Economic Damages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Calculating Pain and Suffering Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where to Get Trusted Legal Advice for Your Indiana Accident Claim<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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