If you were injured because of another party’s negligence, or your family lost a loved one, Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. can help you understand whether an Indiana personal injury or wrongful death claim may be available.
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A personal injury claim may be available when another person, business, or organization causes harm through negligence or other legally responsible conduct.
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. helps injured people and families evaluate what happened, identify potentially responsible parties, and determine how to proceed. Whether a viable claim exists and what losses may be recoverable depend on the facts, applicable law, available documentation, and insurance coverage.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases We Handle
What to Do After an Accident or Serious Injury
Your health should come first. Seek appropriate medical care and follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations.
When possible:
- Report the incident promptly.
- Save photos, records, and witness details.
- Keep bills, wage records, estimates, and insurance documents.
- Do not sign anything you do not understand.
- Consider legal advice before giving a recorded statement.
Do not delay treatment or place yourself at risk to gather information.
How Our Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help
Depending on the matter, our attorneys may:
Some cases settle through insurance negotiations, while others require mediation or trial. The timeline depends on the injuries, treatment, and disputed issues.
Indiana Personal Injury Claim Deadlines
Many Indiana personal injury lawsuits are generally subject to a two-year filing period, but shorter notice requirements or different rules may apply in some situations, including claims involving government entities.
The correct deadline depends on the facts and parties involved.
Wrongful Death Claims in Indiana
A wrongful death matter may involve the deceased person’s estate, a personal representative, qualifying family members, and specific Indiana legal requirements.
Different provisions may apply depending on the deceased person’s age, dependents, and family circumstances. Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. helps families understand the process while approaching these matters with care and sensitivity.
Personal Injury Attorneys at Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.
Anthony “Tony” Oliveira, Partner
Anthony “Tony” Oliveira handles personal injury and wrongful death matters, including motor vehicle, trucking, motorcycle, fall, dog-bite, and workers’ compensation cases. He is admitted in Indiana and both Indiana federal district courts and belongs to the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice.
Michael G. Foley, Partner
Michael G. Foley handles Personal Injury/Wrongful Death matters and civil litigation. Admitted in 2009, he earned his law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and is admitted in Indiana and both Indiana federal district courts.
Why Clients Choose Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. has also received recognition in the Personal Injury Lawyer category of Muncie’s Quest for the Best.
Muncie and Carmel Personal Injury Attorneys
Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. represents injured people and families through its Muncie and Carmel offices, including clients in Delaware, Hamilton, and Madison counties. Our attorneys assist with personal injury and wrongful death matters involving motor vehicle crashes, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, falls, dog bites, and other qualifying claims.
Clients can work with the office that is most convenient for them while receiving guidance based on the facts, insurance issues, medical documentation, and legal questions involved in their case.
An injury or wrongful death may also involve related legal needs, including civil litigation, estate administration, or employment matters, depending on the circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana Personal Injury Claims
You may have a case if another party failed to use reasonable care and that conduct caused your injuries and related losses. Responsibility, causation, medical documentation, insurance coverage, and the effects of the injury must all be considered. An accident or injury alone does not automatically establish a valid claim.
Many Indiana personal injury lawsuits generally must be filed within two years, but that deadline does not apply universally. Different rules or shorter notice requirements may apply when a government entity is involved or another exception applies. The correct deadline should be reviewed promptly.
You are not required to hire an attorney for every claim. Legal help may be useful when injuries are serious, responsibility is disputed, multiple parties are involved, or an insurer challenges the claim. An attorney can investigate the incident, gather records, communicate with insurers, and explain possible paths forward.
Depending on the matter, recoverable losses may include medical expenses, lost earnings, reduced earning ability, pain, and other effects of the injury. Available damages depend on responsibility, documentation, insurance coverage, comparative fault, and Indiana law. No recovery amount can be predicted without reviewing the case.
For many wrongful death matters, the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate brings the action for qualifying beneficiaries. Different statutory provisions may apply depending on the deceased person’s age, dependents, and family relationships. The proper filer and applicable statute must be determined from the specific facts.
Discuss Your Injury or Wrongful Death Matter With DW&A
If you were injured because of another party’s alleged negligence, or your family lost a loved one, contact Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. to discuss the legal process and possible next steps.
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