Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer

Every day, people are injured because someone else failed to use reasonable care. Those people could be landlords, store managers, pet owners or supervisors on a job site. These accidents could have been avoided, yet they forever change the lives of the victims of careless negligence. Unfortunately, many of these mishaps result in serious injuries, permanent disabilities or even fatalities. The attorneys at Yosha Cook & Tisch assist clients with a wide variety of Indianapolis personal injury cases. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

Compensation for Personal Injuries Under Indiana Law

Fair compensation for serious personal injuries in cases occurring in Indianapolis or anywhere throughout Indiana extends far beyond reimbursement for medical expenses. Depending on the degree of your injury, awards can include any or all of the following.

Medical bills, including all follow-up visits, any required medical devices, medications and physical therapy

Pain and suffering, which is largely determined by the discretion of the jury

Lost wages and earning capacity for as long as you cannot perform your usual occupation

Physical impairment that remains after all possible medical treatment has been completed

Loss of affection, which may be granted to family members who depend on the victim for emotional support

Scarring that qualifies for reimbursement of plastic surgery expenses when the scars cannot be removed

We also seek punitive damages when we can prove that the defendant acted with malice, fraud, or gross negligence. Skilled attorneys always make a difference in Indianapolis personal injury cases.

State laws governing personal injury differ throughout the United States. As such, it is important to retain local lawyers to handle your case. As experienced personal injury lawyers practicing in Indianapolis and throughout the State of Indiana, the attorneys of Yosha Cook & Tisch understand the nuances of Indiana and local laws, and they know the specifics of local court processes and procedures. If you have been injured, the injury attorneys at Yosha Cook & Tisch can help in the following ways.

Advising you on the merits of your case

Presenting your available options for seeking fair compensation for your injuries

Providing legal resources, such as expert witnesses or specialized forensic investigators to gather evidence

Handling insurance claims to ensure that you obtain a proper settlement for your expenses

Helping you interact with representatives of all negligent parties to preserve your rights

Recovery Of Damages

Personal injury victims often overlook or undervalue damages. Insurance companies frequently exploit this lack of knowledge by offering settlements that inadequately compensate personal injury victims.

If you have been seriously injured, you are entitled to reasonable compensation, which may include:

Pain and Suffering

There is no formula or instrument to measure the pain and suffering of another human being; however, juries have liberal discretion in assessing damages. This is the primary area where the assistance of experienced counsel can be beneficial.

Lost Wages and Lost Earning Capacity

This damage is determined by your continued inability to work at your usual occupation resulting in the financial loss of earnings or profits and future impairment of earning capacity.

Physical Impairment

Once you complete your medical treatment and rehabilitation and reach maximum medical improvement, a medical healthcare professional can evaluate your degree of physical impairment based on injury, pain, and loss of mobility, sensation, and strength.

Loss of Affection

Under the law, family members who are dependent on the personal injury victim for emotional support are entitled to recover from loss of love and affection.

Scarring

We have plastic surgeons examine your scars to see if surgical revision is appropriate and determine how much such a procedure would cost. Scars that cannot be removed require additional compensation.

Medical Bills

Personal injury victims are entitled to recover the full and fair value of their medical bills.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages may be awarded when clear and convincing evidence shows that the defendant acted with malice, fraud, gross negligence, or oppressiveness that was not the result of a mistake or fact or law, honest error in judgment, overzealousness, mere negligence, or another human failing.