Personal Injury
Tips for Selecting a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you, or someone you love, has been injured, in a motor vehicle accident, on the job, in a public or private setting, from a defective product, or in a nursing home, you will want to contact a personal injury lawyer.
- Does the lawyer practice in the area of personal injury cases? How long has the lawyer been practicing?
- Is the lawyer primarily a plaintiff's attorney (representing injured persons) or does the lawyer also defend against personal injury lawsuits?
- Check out the lawyer's reputation and skills. Ask other lawyers. Ask friends and associates if they are familiar with the lawyer.
- Does the lawyer belong to the Association of Trial Lawyers of American and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, or other personal injury lawyer associations?
- Is the lawyer available for an immediate appointment? Does the lawyer have the time and resources to give you the attention you require?
- Review the lawyer's biography and areas of practice on the firm's website.
- Visit the website of the state bar association, or call them, to assure the lawyer is in good standing.
- Is the lawyer conveniently located to assist you? Does the lawyer have strong ties in your community?
- Is the law firm willing to pursue the case on a contingency basis?
- Does the lawyer seem to have an interest in representing you?
- Some lawyers advertise that they take personal injury cases, but actually refer them to out of town lawyers. Ask if the lawyer will be handling your case personally?
- Are you comfortable with the lawyer?
Burton & Simkin Personal Injury Lawyers
Burton & Simkin has an excellent track record in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. It represents a substantial portion of our practice. We work on a contingency basis so you don't pay us until you recover.
Do you have a case? Whenever you are ready, we are here to discuss your case. Contact one of our lawyers to arrange an initial meeting. Call 765-966-5518 or toll-free at 877-966-5518 or email us at info@burtonandsimkin.com
Personal Injuries Issues Lists
Following are some of the issues and information that may be relevant in a personal injuries case.
Some examples of possible personal injury cases:
- Auto accidents
- Accidents
- Brain injuries
- Bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Dog bites
- Food poisoning
- Highway design
- Motorcycle injuries
- Nursing home injuries or negligence
- Industrial injuries
- Other serious injuries
- Pedestrian injuries
- Injuries from defective or unsafe products
- Slips and falls
- Spinal cord injuries
- Wrongful death
Things to know:
- If injured, consult a personal injury lawyer before giving a statement to an insurance claims adjuster regarding your accident and injury or signing insurance papers
- If in a car accident, collect information about the other driver and his or her insurance company
- Document times and dates and location of injuries
- Obtain police and any other reports relating to your injury
- Gather correspondence with your doctors and insurance companies
- Ask your doctors what future medical costs might total
- Detail work day missed
- Detail things you no longer can do as a result of the injury
- Detail the ways the injury will affect your quality of life
Things to Bring to an Appointment
- Your insurance coverage documents
- Witness information
- Physical evidence
- Medical bills
- Photographs of vehicles and injuries
- If your auto or health insurance company has notified you in writing that it wants to be reimbursed for any money you recover from another party for payments made on your medical expenses, bring the notification.
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