Indianapolis Pain And Suffering Lawyers

After an accident, victims not only experience physical injuries but also emotional trauma, making day-to-day life challenging. While economic damages are more easily quantifiable, noneconomic losses such as pain and suffering are harder to calculate. For this reason, it is critical to work with pain and suffering lawyers to ensure you receive compensation equal to the extent of your injuries. Our team at Golitko & Daly, P.C. in Indianapolis, Indiana, have a track record of success seeking damages in personal injury cases, and understand the unique laws in Indiana that pertain to this sensitive matter. We are dedicated to advocating for our clients, and can pursue the right course of legal action for your needs. If you have suffered as a result of an accident, contact our firm today to assess your pain and suffering claim options.

Pain And Suffering: An Overview

Pain and suffering is a form of damages awarded to a victim who has undergone physical and mental trauma as a direct result of an injury, such as the consequences of damage to the spinal cord. This can manifest itself as bodily aches or pains, mental anguish, feelings of loss, fear, depression and anger, as well as trouble sleeping. It is important to understand that pain and suffering is not limited to the past or present, but also reflects the effects of future emotional trauma or physical limitations.

Economic vs. Noneconomic Damages

Damages can be economic or noneconomic. Economic damages are rather straightforward and are recognized as out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the accident. Economic damages include loss of income, lost wages, and expensive medical bills. Basically, if the accident directly costs you money, the money lost would be considered economic damages.

Noneconomic damages are not as easily quantifiable due to their subjectivity. Noneconomic damages can involve compensation for nonmonetary losses such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, and other forms of emotional distress. Noneconomic damages might be difficult to quantify, but it’s important that you still receive their worth.

Pain And Suffering Laws In Indiana

In Indianapolis, Indiana, damages are determined on a case-by-case basis, depending upon a variety of factors. In calculating pain and suffering damages, we must take into account the type, severity, and duration of your injury, in addition to its impact on your ability to work and pursue hobbies. We can also examine whether or not it aggravated any preexisting conditions or caused permanent disfigurement.

In Indiana, you are only eligible to receive damages if you are deemed less than 50 percent responsible for the accident. As a result, it is important to establish fault or negligence at the outset to ensure you are properly compensated for your hardship. As each case is unique, our attorneys can pursue all avenues to secure maximum compensation. Schedule a free consultation with us today to see how we can help you.

How We Can Help

Pain and suffering lawsuits come in all varieties, and their outcomes depend on the unique circumstances of each case. At Golitko & Daly, P.C., our injury lawyers take into account your source of income, age, lifestyle and medical history when collecting evidence to bolster your claim. This information helps us to gain a full understanding of your circumstances and the extent to which an accident or injury has impacted you and your family’s quality of life. With all of the information that we’ve gathered, we’ll be able to more accurately estimate and calculate your pain and suffering damages.

Schedule A Complimentary Case Evaluation Today

There are many items that factor into what constitutes adequate compensation in a pain and suffering lawsuit. With so many variables that figure into your case, it can seem overwhelming if you’re trying to figure everything out on your own. You need a legal team that will clearly lay out the case for you, and then provide guidance for a course of action.

If you have suffered physical pain and mental trauma as a direct consequence of a personal injury, our team at Golitko & Daly, P.C., can advocate on your behalf and find how much in pain and suffering damages you are eligible for. To learn more, schedule a free consultation today by visiting us online or by calling 317-566-9600.