A personal injury action is intended to compensate you for injuries that you suffered as a result of the actions of another.  Generally, a personal injury action is for physical harm (bumps and bruises) that you suffered.  Indiana does recognize recovery for emotional harm caused by another under certain circumstances.  The primary goal of a personal injury action is to get you an amount of money that will return you to as close to “normal” as is possible.  Of course, no amount of money is sufficient to mend some wounds.

The classic example of a personal injury action is when a person hits your car from behind while you are sitting at a stop light.  However, there are many kinds of harm that you can suffer and many ways that you can be returned to “normal”.  Sometimes, a simple “I am sorry” will do the trick.  Sometimes, talking the matter over with the person will return things to normal.  Sometimes, just the passage of time will make you realize that the harm was not as significant as you originally thought.  Sometimes, self-help, by filing a small claims action will get you the justice you seek.  When the harm is significant enough or if you are in doubt about your available remedies, you should contact an attorney.

An attorney is there to listen, assess your circumstances, advise you of the possible remedies and, if necessary, advocate for you.  Sometimes an attorney can get the matter resolved for you without getting a court involved.  Other times a complaint must be filed to seek the assistance of a judge and jury to return you to “normal”. 

If you have been injured and need an attorney, call or email.  If you are uncertain if you need an attorney, call or email.  The initial consultation is free.  We may be able to help you.

We can be reached at info@kwernerlaw.com or by phone at (219) 226-0590.