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New Castle catastrophic injury attorneys want to help you get justice for the wrongs you endured in an accident. We can make it easy for you and your family to bring your losses to a civil judge's attention. In doing so, we help you fight for the compensation you need to recover from your injuries. What does this process look like, though, and how can the legal process and your recovery coincide? With our help, you can balance time spent with medical professionals alongside the pursuit of civil justice. You can meet with a personal injury lawyer in New Castle free of charge to learn more about the services available to you. Vaughan & Vaughan stands prepared to go to bat on your behalf. You can contact us to learn more about the civil process in Indiana today.

What to Do After a Catastrophic Injury Accident

No matter what kind of injury you're contending with after a devastating accident, you need to take time to rest and recuperate. You can work with your community, including medical professionals, to determine what steps you need to take to get your life back on track. Some of the most effective steps you can take to restore your previous quality of life after a catastrophic injury include the following: 

Secure Essential Medical Care

Emergency responders will have likely already given you the care you need to stabilize following a catastrophic injury. In the days and weeks following that care, you can work with a general practitioner and other specialists to determine what steps you need to take to address your long-lasting symptoms. The benefits of working with specialists and other medical care professionals are twofold. While a catastrophic injury can permanently change the way you meet your daily needs, these professionals can give you the tools to tackle those challenges with as little disruption to your daily routine as possible. What's more, the professionals you work with take note of the severity of your losses. They record specifically recommended treatments and the price of that recovery.  Should you choose to take legal action against the party responsible for your accident, that paperwork can help you build your case. It can even help you defend your right to fair conversation in conversations with an insurance provider.

Elect a Representative, If Necessary

Your catastrophic injury may make it temporarily or permanently impossible for you to represent your best interests in civil court or even in conversations with parties like police officers, medical professionals, or the liable party. In these cases, we recommend that you elect a personal representative. Many Indiana residents assign a personal representative, or executor, in their wills. These parties can help discuss what legal rights you have in the wake of an accident and communicate the severity of your losses. If you need help selecting a personal executor after a catastrophic injury accident, our catastrophic injury attorneys in New Castle can guide you through the process. 

Contact an Attorney

You are not obligated to work with an attorney after a catastrophic injury or related accident. Rather, you have the right to. It’s up to you and, if applicable, a personal executor to determine when or if you reach out to a personal injury lawyer. There are benefits to working with personal injury attorneys that can make the whole of your recovery more straightforward. For example, working with an attorney does not mean you have to go to trial. It may mean that you can more easily communicate with insurance providers, police officers, and related parties. Attorneys can even minimize your contact with a liable party to ensure that your recovery is as straightforward as possible. You can discuss these services during a free case evaluation. 

Filing an Insurance Claim Versus Going to Court

There are a few different ways for you to secure fair compensation in the wake of a catastrophic injury. You can, as suggested here, go to a lawyer for legal advice and pursue a civil case. You may alternatively, or even additionally, file a claim with the offending party’s insurance provider. That said, it can be difficult to pay an insurance provider down even in the wake of a catastrophic injury. Insurance providers and insurance claim adjusters prioritize their own finances. They are not your friends. Many will attempt to misrepresent the value of your losses to save themselves money. This misconduct gets referred to as bad faith behavior and is a sueable offense if you can bring forward enough evidence to prove that it took place. That said, you can also request that an attorney help you with the claim filing process to better manage your conversations with an insurance provider. You can discuss which of these paths toward fair compensation, or what combination thereof, best suits your interest during a free case evaluation with Vaughan & Vaughan. 

When to File a Catastrophic Injury Claim

You are not obligated to file a catastrophic injury claim after your accident. Instead, you have the option to reach out to a New Castle catastrophic injury lawyer and request legal support. No one will force you into a trial or any other form of legal action. This legal action is, however, designed to help you find the tools you need to recover from a life-changing injury. With that in mind, when should you file a catastrophic injury claim? You first and foremost need to file your claim within Indiana's personal injury statute of limitations as outlined by Indiana Code section 34-11-2-4. According to the statute, survivors like you have no more than two years to investigate your losses.  You ideally want to make the most of the two-year time allotment in which you may investigate your case. As such, it's in your best interest to schedule a case evaluation with a catastrophic injury attorney as soon as you feel physically up to it. You may request that your personal executor schedule and go to this meeting on your behalf. 

Our Attorneys Can Represent Your Best Interests Throughout Your Recovery

A catastrophic injury may change your life, but it does not have to dictate how you live it. You can work with the catastrophic injury attorneys in New Castle to hold the party responsible for your accident financially liable for their negligence. In doing so, you can make it easier for both you and your family to get the care you need to restore your previous quality of life. Our attorneys want to help you get justice for the losses you wrongfully endured with as little stress as possible. We offer free case evaluations to parties in need of legal representation. These consultations do not obligate you to further legal action. Rather, they serve as informative sessions that allow you to dictate how your recovery progresses. Are you ready to learn more? Contact us to book a free case evaluation today.

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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.

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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...
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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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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.

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