You May Have the Right to a Personal Injury Case After a Construction Accident
Most people find themselves reluctant to pursue legal action in the wake of a construction accident. Where does this reluctance come from? Two places: fear of the cost of legal action and misunderstandings about the process’s benefits. Vaughan & Vaughan understands how these concerns can prevent survivors like you from going to court in the wake of a construction accident, but we work to alleviate your concerns. First and foremost, our attorneys operate on contingency. We don’t get paid for our services unless we win your construction accident case. Second, we outline the perks of taking a construction crew or negligent party to civil court. The civil process can win you comprehensive compensation based on the losses you endured in a construction accident. In other words, if you go to court, you can walk away with the financial support you need to fund your recovery.You Must Meet Indiana’s Burden of Proof
That said, you do have obligations to meet before you can appear before Indiana’s civil judges. You first have to prove that you have the right to civil action. Fortunately, you don’t have to do the legwork needed to build your case alone. Our Westfield construction accident attorneys can return to the accident scene to bring forward the data needed to meet Indiana’s burden of proof. This evidence can take a variety of forms, including the following:- Photos of the accident scene
- Statements from witnesses
- Input from expert witnesses
- Videos of the accident
- Vehicles’ black box data, if applicable
You Must Submit Your Claim Within Indiana’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
You additionally have an obligation to submit your claim within Indiana’s personal injury statute of limitations or Indiana Code section 34-11-2-4. According to this statute, all Hoosiers interested in pursuing civil action must do so within two years of a relevant accident. How do you stay on top of that filing deadline? Ask an attorney for support. Our team makes it easy for you to make it to doctors’ appointments and work without compromising your right to legal action.How to Calculate Your Deserved Damages
The primary reason Hoosiers tend to pursue personal injury claims comes in the form of a civil settlement. Settlements help you pay for your accident-related bills and tend to come out of a liable party’s pocket. That said, you must pre-calculate the value of your construction accident case if you want to receive fair compensation for your alleged losses. What losses can you integrate into these calculations? Most construction accidents give you the right to demand both economic and non-economic damages, meaning you have the right to list the value of both economic and non-economic losses. These tend to include the following:- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Lost wage or opportunities to return to work
- Emergency medical care
- Long-term medical treatment and pain management