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Recoverable Damages

If you have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence or carelessness of another person, you have a right to seek compensation for your injuries. Serious injuries can leave you with costly medical expenses and unable to return to work. A personal injury claim can help you hold the negligent or careless party accountable for your injuries and help you secure the compensation you need to cover the costs of your recovery.

At Doehrman Chamberlain, our attorneys in Indianapolis help clients across Indiana who have been injured in an accident. We have more than 60 years of combined experience handling personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents, defective products and other types of accidents. We are a nationally recognized firm with the skill and knowledge to help you with your case.

Contact us online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indianapolis personal injury lawyer about recoverable damages.

What Damages Are Recoverable?

In Indiana, it may be possible to recover damages in a personal injury claim that include:

  • Past, present and future medical expenses
  • Past and future lost wages for the time you are unable to work
  • Lost wages for any impairment to earning capacity
  • Aggravation of a previous injury or condition
  • Disfigurement or deformity
  • Fright, humiliation, or mental anguish experienced
  • Damages to compensate you for your past and future pain and suffering

In order to determine the full and fair compensation you should receive, our attorneys often consult with medical professionals and vocational experts. These experts can outline the long-term costs of your care and treatment as well as any loss to your income if you are unable to return to your previous profession.

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If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury due to the careless or negligent actions of another, we are here to help you. Contact our Indiana law firm online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indiana personal injury attorney about damages and compensation.



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Our Areas of Practice: Case Results

  • Confidential, out-of-court settlement reached ($10 million sought) --Brain Injury (Medical Malpractice)

    A medical malpractice trial in St. Joseph Circuit Court ended abruptly Thursday morning after both sides reached a confidential, out-of-court settlement. The agreement came as attorneys were preparing for the fourth day of trial.

  • $10,000,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Drunk Driving Accident)

    In December 2001, our personal injury lawyers obtained a jury verdict in the amount of $10,000,000.00 in the case of Butrum v. Rosemont Tavern. The drunk driver was sneaking drinks while working as a bartender.

  • $1,400,000 Settlement — Brain Injury (Truck Accident)

    The victim was rear-ended in a truck accident. A semi tractor-trailer traveling 35 miles per hour struck the plaintiff’s vehicle while the plaintiff was waiting to make a left turn. Initially diagnosed with a concussion and mild whiplash, the victim suffered severe headaches and both pre- and post-accident amnesia.

  • $1,667,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Construction Accident)

    While working off of a ladder the client passed out and fell over 25 feet to the ground. He suffered a fractured lumbar spine and a mild traumatic brain injury. By the time of the trial the client had returned to work but was moving from job to job because of a changed personality and attention problems caused by the brain injury he had suffered during the fall.

  • $1,400,000 Settlement — Brain Injury (Truck Accident)

    The victim was involved in a semi-truck accident while attempting to turn left during inclement weather. The injured motorist never saw the approaching truck, which had not turned on its headlights, was black, and was covered with a black tarp. The plaintiff suffered a severe traumatic brain injury.

  • $590,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Auto Accident)

    The victim suffered permanent brain injury as the result of a head-on auto accident. As a result of her brain injury, the plaintiff had no recollection of the collision. Our Indianapolis, Indiana personal injury lawyers utilized an accident reconstruction expert to perform a computer analysis to provide clear evidence of the sequence of the collision.

  • $290,000 Binding Arbitration Award for Alzheimer's Patient

    A 73 year old woman, in the final stages of Alzheimer's Disease died from a ruptured colon in an assisted living facility. This unfortunate woman was totally dependent on the facility's staff for her care. A three-member arbitration panel found unanimously that the negligence of the staff was the cause of this woman's untimely death.

  • $1,250,000 Settlement for Estate of Man Injured at Construction Site

    While pulling old wire off of a utility companies high tension power lines, a construction worker was injured when rigging used to perform the work suddenly failed. As a result of the failure, the worker was paralyzed from the neck down.

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