Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers
Maximizing Injury Awards Since 1980
Our Personal Injury Attorneys Take On the Toughest Cases – And Win
At Langer & Langer, our personal injury attorneys know that you are facing a difficult journey, and our passion for results champions your cause just as much as it commands justice. We take on some of the most complicated personal injury cases in Indiana to ensure large corporations, trucking companies, big name insurance companies, and other negligent parties are held liable for the pain they have inflicted.
- Skill
- Experience
- Passion
- Results
With more than 100 Years of combined experience
Helping injured victims and their families recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, our firm’s trial lawyers are frequently recognized by top legal organizations such as the Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers®, and the National Trial Lawyers. These recognitions do not come easy. They are direct reflections of our steadfast commitment to providing unrelenting trial advocacy, personalized client service, and tenacious legal counsel when our clients need it most.
If you were injured or your loved one was killed, an injury attorney at our law office can review your case free-of-charge and with no-obligation to you. Fill out our online form or call us at 219-246-4759.
Types of Cases Our Personal Injury Attorneys Handle
Car Accidents
Our Indiana car accident attorneys handle all types of accidents, including multi-car pile-ups.
Catastrophic Injuries
We represent victims who have suffered life-altering and catastrophic injuries, throughout the state of Indiana
Medical Malpractice
When a healthcare provider does not comply with the standard of care and a patient suffers harm, our medical malpractice attorneys guide victims on the path to recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents
When bikers are injured because of negligent drivers, our motorcycle accident attorneys help them recover compensation.
Pedestrian Accidents
Our pedestrian accident lawyers provide legal representation to victims who were hit by motor vehicles in Indiana.
Premises Liability
Our premises liability lawyers hold property owners and managers accountable when unsafe conditions cause people to get hurt.
Truck Accidents
When negligent truckers cause a crash, our truck accident attorneys help victims hold drivers and trucking companies liable for damages.
Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist
When a negligent motorist who does not have adequate liability insurance causes an accident, our uninsured/underinsured motorist attorneys help victims recover.
Wrongful Death
When the negligent acts of someone else cause a victim to lose his or her life, our wrongful death attorneys make sure wrongdoers pay.
Car Accidents
Our Indiana car accident attorneys handle all types of accidents, including multi-car pile-ups.
Catastrophic Injuries
We represent victims who have suffered life-altering and catastrophic injuries, throughout the state of Indiana
Medical Malpractice
When a healthcare provider does not comply with the standard of care and a patient suffers harm, our medical malpractice attorneys guide victims on the path to recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents
When bikers are injured because of negligent drivers, our motorcycle accident attorneys help them recover compensation.
Pedestrian Accidents
Our pedestrian accident lawyers provide legal representation to victims who were hit by motor vehicles in Indiana.
Premises Liability
Our premises liability lawyers hold property owners and managers accountable when unsafe conditions cause people to get hurt.
Truck Accidents
When negligent truckers cause a crash, our truck accident attorneys help victims hold drivers and trucking companies liable for damages.
Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist
When a negligent motorist who does not have adequate liability insurance causes an accident, our uninsured/underinsured motorist attorneys help victims recover.
Wrongful Death
When the negligent acts of someone else cause a victim to lose his or her life, our wrongful death attorneys make sure wrongdoers pay.
How Our Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help Your Case
Although it is possible to handle your personal injury claim on your own, without hiring an accident attorney, doing so is not recommended. According to the Insurance Research Council, injured victims who are represented by a personal injury lawyer win approximately 3.5 times more in settlement awards than people without legal representation. Additionally, in roughly 85% of personal injury claims that settle out of court, the victim is represented by an accident lawyer. Why hire us?
We Have Experience
Large corporations and big name insurance companies frequently employ teams of insurance adjusters and attorneys who are experienced in challenging personal injury claims. These people will do whatever they can to minimize your settlement amount or deny your claim. Our injury lawyers have dealt with hundreds of these types of entities since 1980. As such, we have learned to recognize their strategies, and we stop them in their tracks.
We Have Resources
Hiring accident reconstructionists, medical experts, investigators, and other types of specialists to provide evidence and witness testimony can be difficult if you do not know where to turn. Additionally, these experts are frequently hesitant to provide their services without payment upfront. At Langer & Langer, our ties to Indiana run deep. Over the years, we have developed strong relationships with respected experts and specialists in the area who can help us prove negligence in your personal injury case.
We Understand the Value of Your Claim
Insurance companies regularly attempt to settle personal injury claims before victims have time to realize the impact their injuries will have on their lives and their finances. As such, it is common for injured victims to accept insurance settlements that are significantly less than the amount of their losses. Our injury attorneys have experience assessing the long-term effects of severe injuries. While we cannot guarantee the amount you will receive in a settlement or jury verdict, our accident lawyers will review your medical bills, lost wages and expected future losses to provide you with a fairly accurate estimate of the value of your injury claim.
Types of Compensation in an Indiana Personal Injury Lawsuit
Damages in Indiana personal injury claims and lawsuits generally fall into three categories: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages, also known as special damages, are designed to compensate the victim for monetary losses caused by the injury. Since these losses are typically associated with documentation like statements and receipts for medical bills, and paycheck stubs for lost wages, they are fairly easy to calculate. Victim who are compensated for their economic losses commonly recover compensation for:
- Lost earning capacity
- Lost income
- Medical bills
- Effects of the injury on the person
- Medical devices and equipment
- Modifications to a home or vehicle
- Prescription medications
Non-Economic Damages
Commonly referred to as general damages, non-economic damages are typically more difficult to quantify because there are no financial statements, bills, or other documentation that assigns them a monetary value. Since these losses are subjective, an Indiana personal injury attorney will usually use the amount of the victim’s economic losses as a base when determining their worth. Non-economic damages might include:
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment
- Loss of companionship
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
The Elements of an Indiana Personal Injury Lawsuit
Four elements must exist for a personal injury lawsuit to be successful in Indiana.
1. Duty of Care
The first step in proving negligence in a personal injury claim or lawsuit is to establish that the defendant owed a duty to the victim to exercise reasonable care. Since motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and property owners typically owe a duty of care to people in their vicinity.
2. Breach of Duty
The second element that must exist is that the defendant did not exercise reasonable care, therefore breaching his or her duty. To establish breach of duty, a personal injury attorney might prove that the defendant was texting and driving, speeding, or drinking and driving. In premises liability cases, the lawyer might show that the property owner failed to remedy a dangerous condition.
3. Causation
Causation is the third element that must exist in a personal injury claim or lawsuit. To satisfy this element, a personal injury lawyer will need to show that the defendant’s failure to exercise reasonable care was a cause of the victim’s injury. In cases where multiple factors contribute to causing an accident, legal liability is typically divided in proportion to each defendant’s degree of fault.
4. Damages
To recover compensation after an accident in Indiana, the victim must have suffered actual economic or non-economic harm as a result of the defendant’s negligence. There is nothing to compensate the victim for, after all, if no injury exists. To satisfy this requirement, a personal injury lawyer might submit documentation like medical bills and records or paycheck stubs to the court or have witnesses testify how the injuries have impacted the person.
No Up-Front Fees for Personal Injury Claims
The personal injury lawyers at Langer & Langer offer free, no-obligation review of your possible case. If you decide to hire our law firm to handle your case, we will shoulder the financial burdens that accompany filing a claim or lawsuit, and we will not charge you attorney fees until a recovery is made on your behalf.
Contact us online or call us today to have your case reviewed.
What Our Clients Say
“Robert Langer and the Langer & Langer Law Firm has a special place in my heart for their patience and honesty concerning my loss. They investigate your information and evidence with care and have your best interests in mind. They offer you an excellent team that assists you in preparing your possible case. They thoroughly review all your evidence and review it with licensed professionals in their area of expertise. Then they review Indiana Law and examine if your case can be brought to the court exempt of legal challenges. You must respect such a law firm that takes your wishes and feelings into account before making decisions or acting on your behalf. I will be forever grateful to Robert Langer, Jody and there entire office for a job well done. May God Bless them.”
~ RetiredUSArmy The VA is Killing Veterans
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Cases in Indiana
What is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in Indiana?
According to the Injury and Violence Prevention Program of the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), car accidents cause the most unintentional deaths in Indiana, accounting for approximately 41.5% of accidental fatalities in the state.
How much does it cost to hire an Indiana personal injury attorney?
Most injury attorneys in Indiana accept cases on a contingency fee basis to ensure injured victims have access to legal representation. They do not typically charge attorney’s fees unless they win compensation for the victim.
Will my personal injury case go to trial?
It depends. More than 80% of personal injury cases settle out of court in Indiana. If the insurance company fails to offer a fair settlement, however, your case may go to trial.
Call the personal injury lawyers at Langer & Langer at 219-246-4759 or contact us online to see if you have a case.