Merrillville Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

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A Catastrophic injury can be expensive to recover from and may stop you from working for a long period of time. If you’ve suffered a severe injury in an accident caused by another person’s careless actions, you have the right to hire a Merrillville personal injury lawyer and seek compensation for your pain, financial losses, and other accident-related struggles. At Vaughan & Vaughan, we’ve served wrongfully injured individuals throughout the state of Indiana for over 110 years. We have the experience and resources required to get a fair settlement for your injury. A Merrillville catastrophic injury lawyer from our team can work tirelessly to obtain a fair settlement or court verdict on your behalf. 

Injuries Our Merrillville Catastrophic Injury Lawyers Can File a Claim for

Our law firm has extensive experience handling claims like yours. Over the years, we’ve worked with clients struggling to recover from a number of different serious accident-related injuries and conditions. We’re confident we have what it takes to build a strong claim for you, no matter how serious your injury is. You can count on our catastrophic injury lawyers from Merrillville to pursue fair compensation for any of the following injuries: As you can see, there are many injuries for which our team can help you seek compensation. If you’ve sustained one of these conditions or another injury in an accident caused by another person, our lawyers are here to help. We’ll work hard to investigate the incident, gather important evidence, and file a winning claim for compensation. 

Compensation You Can Receive from a Personal Injury Claim

Dealing with a serious injury can be financially stressful, especially if your ability to work and earn a living has been impacted. Luckily, a catastrophic injury lawyer from Merrillville can pursue compensation for a number of different economic and non-economic losses. A winning claim can provide you with compensation for everything from your medical bills to your physical pain to any income-related losses you’ve incurred due to your inability to work. Depending on how your catastrophic injury has affected you, you could be eligible to receive any of the following damages:
  • Medical expenses
  • Ambulance and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy costs
  • Lost wages
  • Decreased earning ability
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Diminished quality of life

Pursuing Wrongful Death Damages for a Deceased Loved One

Sadly, some catastrophic injuries lead to fatal complications. If you have a loved one or family member who has passed away due to a severe injury sustained in an accident, our compassionate team is here to offer support. We’ll guide you through the legal process and pursue the financial support you and your family need to handle this challenging time. Our Merrillville wrongful death lawyers can pursue the following damages on your behalf:
  • Your loved one’s medical expenses
  • Funeral costs
  • Burial expenses
  • Loss of financial support from the decedent
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of consortium
These forms of compensation can give you and your family the support you need to navigate this upsetting time and plan a service for the deceased. Our team can handle every step of your case, giving you the time you need to process your loss. 

Statute of Limitations for Catastrophic Injury Lawsuits in Indiana

It’s important to remember that the state of Indiana has a statute of limitations that you must follow if you need to file a civil suit for your catastrophic injury. Under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4(a)(1), you have two years from the date of the accident you were hurt in to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. If you don’t file your suit in two years, you could be barred from getting the financial recovery you’re owed. Getting in touch with Vaughan & Vaughan soon will give us the time they need to investigate your accident and submit a lawsuit before the two-year deadline.  Our team can work quickly to meet the filing deadline and ensure other filing requirements are met. We can also meet with you for a free consultation to discuss the statute of limitations further and answer any other questions you may have about your case. 

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Merrillville Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Dealing with a catastrophic injury can be extremely stressful and expensive. The good news is that the team at Vaughan & Vaughan can pursue a settlement that will cover your losses and improve your quality of life while you manage your condition. Contact our knowledgeable team today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your legal options. A Merrillville catastrophic injury lawyer from our team will meet with you to discuss your injuries and determine if you have grounds for a personal injury claim or lawsuit. 

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What Clients Have to Say About Working With Charles

D. J.

D. J.

1 week ago

What an amazing law firm!! Charlie and Elizabeth are amazing! They were always willing to take our -- sometimes we thought -- unnecessary questions we had and explain them to us so...
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What an amazing law firm!! Charlie and Elizabeth are amazing! They were always willing to take our -- sometimes we thought -- unnecessary questions we had and explain them to us so we knew what to expect.
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Client

1 week ago

Vaughan & Vaughan knows how to treat their clients. They handled my personal injury case and saved me a great deal of stress. They worked efficiently and effectively to get me the...
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Vaughan & Vaughan knows how to treat their clients. They handled my personal injury case and saved me a great deal of stress. They worked efficiently and effectively to get me the justice that i deserved! I would recommend them to everyone!
W. B.

W. B.

1 week ago

Very great team of hard working people. Thank you for being there for me at hard times , without all of you life would be much harder. Very much grateful to have...
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Very great team of hard working people. Thank you for being there for me at hard times , without all of you life would be much harder. Very much grateful to have had you all by my side. Keep up the hard work.
K. M.

K. M.

1 week ago

I have been involved in a couple accidents that havent been my fault. My other attorney was horrible...he never called back, never explained anything. If you asked questions, he would make me...
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I have been involved in a couple accidents that havent been my fault. My other attorney was horrible...he never called back, never explained anything. If you asked questions, he would make me feel as if I were incompetent. Elizabeth is amazing! She goes above and beyond to make sure to answer any questions and to follow up on everything! Elizabeth always calls or emails back typically the same day. More times than not, she will get back in just an hour or less of leaving a message. I know I'm not their only client, but the way I am treated, makes me feel as if I am. I knew my previous attorney was horrible by the end of it all, but didnt realize just how horrible until I hired Vaughan and Vaughan.
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Client

1 week ago

I was involved in my first serious car accident and didn't know what to do. The other party had admitted fault and their insurance company wanted to offer me a very low...
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I was involved in my first serious car accident and didn't know what to do. The other party had admitted fault and their insurance company wanted to offer me a very low dollar amount to settle. When I sensed that something was amiss, I immediately called Mr. Vaughn at Vaughn & Vaughn Law Firm. He and his staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They took me through the process step-by-step and made sure that I was comfortable and informed with all decisions made. Mr. Vaughn was not only able to address my medical, property, and personal expenses, he also considered the physical long-term effects of my health as a result of this accident. I was able to settle for a much higher dollar amount that they initially offered. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. If he cannot help you, he will refer you to someone who can. As his firm truly believes, once you hire the firm of Vaughn & Vaughn, you are a part of the family.
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Client

1 week ago

Charles R. Vaughan answered all my question where I could understand. And his advice was excellent.
K. A.

K. A.

1 week ago

Charlie Vaughan and his staff worked very diligently to get both of our cases resolved in a timely manner and with great results! I would definitely recommend them to help you with...
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Charlie Vaughan and his staff worked very diligently to get both of our cases resolved in a timely manner and with great results! I would definitely recommend them to help you with your needs! Very professional and easy to get a face to face with or over the phone for updates, the progress of your case and questions. Thanks again Charlie and staff, for all you did to help us and our family to be back on track!
D. K.

D. K.

1 week ago

Charlie and his office staff are easy to work with and make the process of working with a law firm less intimidating. Charlie explains the process of working with insurance companies and...
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Charlie and his office staff are easy to work with and make the process of working with a law firm less intimidating. Charlie explains the process of working with insurance companies and the legal system in terms that are easy for anyone to understand. I have never worked with an attorney before but if you need one, I would not be afraid to call them.
V. K.

V. K.

1 week ago

Charles and his team fought for me. I was rear ended by a drunk driver minimal damage. Got my vehicle fixed and all hospital bills paid in less than a year even...
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Charles and his team fought for me. I was rear ended by a drunk driver minimal damage. Got my vehicle fixed and all hospital bills paid in less than a year even got some money back. Thank you so much Charles!!
A. J.

A. J.

1 week ago

Vaughan and Vaughan -- they are true experts at what they do and they will guide you through each step of the process in a welcoming and professional style. They have been...
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Vaughan and Vaughan -- they are true experts at what they do and they will guide you through each step of the process in a welcoming and professional style. They have been in this business for decades because they truly care for their clients; they are great at what they do and they get results.

Contact the Fearless Indiana Car Accident Lawyers at Vaughan & Vaughan Today

Don’t let an insurance company dictate the quality of your recovery. Trust a firm with over 110 years of history and elite board certification to protect your future.
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