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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
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I represent people injured at the fault of others including, but not limited to car accidents. I also represent criminal defense clients and family law clients. I represent people in the State of Indiana, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble, Lagrange, Marshall, St. Joseph, Whitley, and Steuben county. I was born and raised in Goshen, Indiana. I am the 5th generation of Mehl Attorneys. I enjoy helping people and always strive to overdeliver.
Chad Romey is an Associate Attorney in Blackburn and Green’s Fort Wayne office. After graduating with honors from Manchester College (B.S. Accounting cum laude, 1998; Master of Accountancy, 1999), Chad graduated from the prestigious University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2002).. He then worked in Atlanta, gaining experience with one of the largest law firms in the world, Greenberg Traurig, LLP.. Chad is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He holds licenses to practice law in both Indiana and Georgia, and is admitted to practice law before all State Courts of Indiana and U.S. Northern and Southern District Courts.. In 2012, Chad was named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, recognizing him as one of the top 40 young trial attorneys in Indiana. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 is a professional organization comprised of Americas top young trial attorneys. Membership into this organization is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third party research.
38 plus years of experience. Personal service. Rated AV Preeminent for over 12 years by Martindale-Hubbel. Call for a free consultation.
Gregory M. Reger, a New Albany native, is an alumnus of Indiana University with an undergraduate degree in business. He earned his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law in 1994. During law school, Mr. Reger was active in the National Moot Court and was named top advocate for the Midwest Region. His commitment to the community where he lives and works remains strong. He is a leader in professional and civic realms, including these organizations: YMCA of Southern Indiana, (President of Board, 2006) Floyd County Bar Association (president, 1999-2000), Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce (past chairman of the Business Showcase and past board member), One Southern Indiana (past board member), Our Lady of Providence High School Alumni board of directors (vice president -1999, president – 2000), Past president of Net-Surfers Soccer Club, Community Montessori (founding board member), Leadership Southern Indiana, Knights of Columbus, past president of Develop New Albany, Sherman Minton Inn of Court, Boy Scout Troop 4036 Committee member, Junior Achievement, and current Clark County Bar Association Treasurer.
A partner at Foley & Small, Douglas D. Small focuses his practice primarily on personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Working out of the firm's office in South Bend, Indiana, he has represented clients throughout the state as well as in other parts of the country. Admitted to practice in Indiana since 1983, Mr. Small is also admitted to practice before several federal trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th, 6th, 7th, and District of Columbia Circuits, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. In his personal injury practice, Mr. Small provides representation to people who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses due to the negligence of other parties. The types of cases that he has handled have included truck and other motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, and defective drugs and medical products. During his career, Mr. Small has been able to obtain significant compensation for his clients, through both jury awards and negotiated settlements, and this has led to his becoming a member of the invitation-only Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Mr. Small's experience also encompasses bad faith and other insurance coverage disputes, and he has worked on several other types of civil litigation as well. His successful track record in all of these endeavors, as well as his superb ethics, has earned him a great deal of recognition from his colleagues, including an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.. In addition, Mr. Small has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Indiana.. Mr. Small has also been named as a "Super Lawyer" in the State of Indiana in 2019, 2020 and 2021.. He attended what was then known as the Indiana University Bloomington School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1980. He was a member of IU's National Moat Court team.. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.