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Hire an Experienced South Bend Personal Injury Attorney after an Accident

Accidents injure hundreds of people in South Bend each year, leaving them in considerable pain and with doubts about whether they can afford all their medical treatment. Thankfully, Indiana law empowers accident victims to seek favorable compensation following an accident. Contact the Delventhal Law Office today to speak with a South Bend personal injury lawyer in a consultation. Our team of seasoned legal advocates have won millions for injured people just like you, and we are willing to offer our services without requiring any upfront fees.

We Handle All Types of Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury is a broad field of law dealing with injuries to people instead of businesses or corporations. Most personal injury cases stem from accidents which cause bodily injuries.

Our firm can possibly assist anyone injured in the following types of accidents:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Motorcycle collisions
• Pedestrian collisions
• Drunk driving accidents
• Uninsured motorist accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Slip and falls
• Premises liability claims
• Dog attacks and bites
• Workplace accidents and workers’ compensation
• Wrongful death

Were you injured in any type of accident? Reach out to Delventhal Law Office to speak with a South Bend personal injury lawyer today. Based on what we hear, we can analyze the strength of your legal claim and identify what other evidence you need to win a case.

How To Receive Compensation

Here is an overview of the personal injury process:

1. Evidence collection: Indiana personal injury cases are based on fault. Essentially, we need to prove who caused the accident and if they were negligent. Most evidence exists at the accident scene. For example, if you slip on a hazard, then try to take a picture of it. If a motor vehicle crashes into you, get pictures of the vehicles and try to speak with witnesses.
2. Medical treatment: Go to the hospital to receive treatment and hold onto medical bills and records to show to your lawyer.
3. Dealing with insurance adjusters: To open a claim, you typically call the defendant’s insurance company. However, you want to limit the amount of information you share. Just report the day, time, and location of the incident. Don’t provide any type of recorded statement or answer detailed questions. And do not agree to a settlement offer.
4. Continued medical care: We have represented men and women struggling with major injuries, including concussions, back injuries, and amputations. Many people need ongoing rehabilitation to try and get back to normal. You should participate in all rehabilitation recommended by your doctor.
5. Consultations with South Bend personal injury lawyers: Begin your search early. Your lawyer might need to perform an independent investigation to find more evidence.
6. Negotiation with the defendant: Your attorney can negotiate a settlement for compensation to recover financial and non-economic losses. In a workplace accident, we might negotiate a settlement for workers’ compensation.
7. Litigation: We typically settle most personal injury cases without any need for going into court. However, we aren’t afraid to litigate, where necessary, to protect our clients.

There are critical deadlines every accident victim should meet. In Indiana, most victims get only two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you should miss the deadline, then a defendant can get out of paying any compensation.

Fair Compensation for Serious Injuries

Our objective as South Bend personal injury lawyers is to obtain fair compensation to cover general and specific damages, including:

• Medical treatment: Your medical care is expensive, and we can fight to get past, present, and future bills covered.
• Lost income or wages: Serious injuries often leave people staggering with pain. If you cannot work, then we will seek compensation for all lost wages, income, and benefits.
• Future losses Long-lasting injuries often cause lifelong economic loss: For example, a permanent disability might force a career change, with attendant loss of income. We can seek compensation for future losses.
• Pain and suffering: Bodily injuries cause intense bodily pain, along with depression, anxiety, and other forms of emotional distress. This suffering is hard to calculate in dollars and cents, but we strive to get the most compensation possible.
• Property damage: Any property damaged in the accident should be repaired or replaced, including your car, motorcycle, or bicycle.
• Your negligence will impact the value of your claim: Under Indiana Code § 34-51-2-6, you are prevented from bringing a claim for compensation if your fault is greater than the defendant’s share, and your compensation is reduced if you are 50% or less to blame.

Speak with an Experienced South Bend Personal Injury Lawyer

The Delventhal Law Office believes passionately in the ability of the legal system to compensate accident victims. We have spent decades helping people file lawsuits or negotiate settlements with negligent defendants. Call us today to schedule a free consultation.