Indiana’s law allows you to recover compensation if the accident that caused your catastrophic injury was due to negligence. With 40+ years of experience in personal injury law, Christie Farrell Lee & Bell combines local insight and deep legal knowledge to advocate for the injured in Bloomington and throughout Indiana. Our team strives for the compensation necessary to support your recovery and adaptation to new life circumstances.
Lee Christie is a partner with Christie Farrell Lee & Bell and a lifelong Indiana resident. He has trial experience in both federal and state court and is a frequent lecturer on personal injury.
In Indiana, victims of catastrophic injuries can recover compensation when another party is at fault, a process that involves establishing liability and quantifying the damages that impacted your life.
No matter if you’ve suffered a car accident, a serious slip and fall incident, or suffered injuries from a defective product, the path to securing adequate compensation after a catastrophic injury requires expert legal intervention.
At Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, we offer comprehensive legal support that goes beyond managing your case: our goal is to secure a future where your health and financial stability are restored. Specifically, our personal injury lawyers in Bloomington can help you with:
After a catastrophic injury in Bloomington, make sure to take the following steps for protecting your rights and laying the groundwork for a potential legal claim:
A catastrophic injury represents a severe injury type that substantially impacts an individual’s ability to lead a normal life. Typically, these injuries require extensive medical treatment, significant rehabilitation, and may leave lasting impairments.
Determining whether your injury qualifies as catastrophic is crucial to understand if you have a viable legal case. Catastrophic injuries can include, but are not limited to:
If you have suffered an injury that fits into one of these categories and the injury occurred as a result of another party’s negligence or intentional harm, you may have a case for a catastrophic injury claim. If you believe your injury qualifies as catastrophic, contact us immediately to discuss your situation.
Catastrophic injuries are commonly caused in motor vehicle accidents (like car accidents or truck accidents) and they can even result in wrongful death. Thus the importance of pursuing legal action to recover damages to cover the costs of the injury.
In personal injury cases, damages are monetary compensations awarded to individuals who’ve suffered harm due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, and may include:
These damages are quantifiable financial losses, such as:
These damages are more subjective but equally important, and they cover:
Punitive damages are less common and are not awarded in every personal injury case. They are specifically designed to punish particularly egregious behavior and serve as a deterrent against future negligence. By imposing punitive damages, the legal system aims to prevent the recurrence of similar reckless actions that could lead to further harm.
In Indiana, there is a statute of limitations for personal injury claims. As detailed in Indiana Code § 34-11-2, you need to file your personal injury claim within two years of the date of the accident, or you’ll lose your right to seek compensation.
With over 40 years of personal injury law experience and a deep commitment to the Indiana community, Christie Farrell Lee & Bell is equipped to handle all the legal aspects of catastrophic injury claims. From deciding on the best course of action to filing all the necessary paperwork and representing you in court, our goal is to maximize your compensation as much as possible.
If you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury in Bloomington, don’t hesitate to contact us today to schedule a free consultation with our expert team.
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