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Understanding Personal Injury Law

While it may be tempting to try to save money by conducting your personal injury case on your own, Indianapolis personal injury laws are difficult to navigate without a strong professional background in injury law. Each case of personal injury is unique, and requires the practical experience of a skilled attorney.

Personal injury basics

A personal injury refers to an injury that is harmful to your body or your mind.  Other terminology that is commonly used in Indianapolis injury law includes the following:

  • Tort: This is a wrongful action, either intentional or negligent, that causes the personal injury for which the victim is entitled to compensation from the person who inflicted the tort.
  • Negligence: If someone injures you due to his or her carelessness, the action (tort) is considered negligent, and the negligent individual can be held legally accountable for your suffering.
  • Statute of limitations: This law restricts how much time you have to file a legal case after realizing you are injured.  Even if the other party was responsible for your injury, you might not be able to obtain compensation if you wait too long after the occurrence.
  • Discovery: The legal notion that you have rights to access certain information about the people or groups that you are filing against is called discovery.

Common defenses against personal injury claims

There is always a possibility that your claims will be denied by the justice system. The most common examples of defenses that can prohibit your claim include the following:

  • Contributory Negligence: This defense states that a victim may not receive compensation from the negligent party if the victim also acted irresponsibly, thereby contributing to the injury.
  • Assumption of the risk: Sometimes the plaintiff will build a defense on “assumption of the risk,” a legal term stating that the victim took responsibility for the risk of any future injury because he or she was aware of the danger involved but continued anyway.

There may be other possible defenses against your claim depending on the details of your case.

You need skilled legal support and guidance

Personal injury law in Indianapolis is complex. An attorney’s ability to identify the legal subtleties of your case can greatly increase the likelihood of success. The Firm of Robert D. King Jr., P.C. is experienced in the personal injury laws in Indianapolis.

Contact us for a free consultation at 317-916-0000. We look forward to helping you get the compensation you deserve.