Indianapolis Personal Injury Blog
Posted on Apr 26, 2012 By Sedwick Law, P.C.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Indianapolis Personal Injury Blog with an RSS feed located here .
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Posted on Jan 31, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
In some situations hiring an attorney is unnecessary because the claim or “case value” is very small. Small claims court in Indiana will handle claims up to $3,000. If you or a loved one ...
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Posted on Jan 29, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
In most cases, when someone has been injured or been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident the injured parties usually seek immediate medical attention. After seeking medical attention, people ...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
Personal injury claims are very complicated legal issues because there is usually a significant amount of money on the line. The insurance industry has been actively working to reduce the amount of ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
It is advisable that you ask for a photocopy of the personal injury settlement check. When you are a client, you have the legal right to ensure that you are receiving all that you are owed. It is a ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
Most people are considerate and hardworking individuals not looking for the next get rich quick scheme. As an experienced personal injury lawyer, Marc Sedwick often hears the concerns people have ...
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Posted on Jan 23, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
The easy answer is: If you are happy with the settlement offer, than accept it. Keep in mind, by accepting or cashing that settlement check, you are not longer able to get any further payment for lost ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2011 By Trine Jensen
People in Indiana may seek monetary compensation injured due to another party’s hazardous property conditions. A slip and fall case, falls under the area of personal injury law known as ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
Before you sign any contract, it is always a good idea to review the entire agreement and ask questions about any part of the agreement you need clarification. The retainer agreement signed by you and ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
In Indiana, licensed attorneys are barred from making any promises or guarantees to obtain specific amount of money for your car accident case. The real value of your car accident claim is what a jury ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
The Indiana personal injury statutes and law governs who is responsible for your injuries and which damages should be recoverable or reimbursed. If an individual suffered harm due to the negligence or ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
Most people would prefer not to file a lawsuit shortly after they have been injured. Most people in Indiana have never experienced the process of filing a lawsuit or are worried about having to appear ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
An Indiana personal injury lawyer has responsibility ethically and legally to represent you in a manor that is considered a “standard of practice.” Many people have never had a legal ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
After you have selected an Indiana personal injury attorney to represent you, there are some things you can do to make the handling of your case more effective and efficient. To ensure the working ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
Legal issues can impact you and your family for many years to come. It is advisable that you seek an experienced Indianapolis personal injury lawyer when you or your loved one has been injured in a ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
After an accident or an injury has occurred, you and/or your loved one should focus on seeking medical attention and getting well. The individual or company that is responsible for the injuries you or ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
Indiana state law contains statutes designed to protect both parties’ rights concerning a dispute arising personal injury claims. One of the most important statutes relevant to Indiana personal ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
One of the common questions our potential clients ask us is, “What does the term punitive damages mean?” According to Indiana tort law, the term “Punitive Damages” means an ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2011 By Marc Sedick
The best answer to this question is, “Is your insurance company settlement offer the full amount of money you are you legally entitled to under Indiana personal injury law?” If not, than ...
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Posted on Jan 2, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
The most important step in determining whether or not you have a personal injury case in the State of Indiana is to seek medical attention if you or a loved one has been injured. Your health and the ...
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Posted on Jan 1, 2011 By Marc Sedwick
An consultation with an experienced Indiana personal injury attorney will make an important difference in you obtaining the full amount of compensation you or a loved on is justly deserved when ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2010 By Marc Sedwick
If you fail to wear your seat belt and are involved in an automobile collision in Indiana, this fact can be used against you but only as to the legal concept of “mitigation of damages” and ...
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Posted on Sep 14, 2010 By Marc Sedwick
I recently settled a case for a family where a little boy fell into a firepit at a Central Indiana orchard. The boy, my client, was on a school field trip and the orchard designated where the children ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2010 By Marc Sedwick
If you are ever involved in an automobile wreck, you might want to think twice before giving a recorded statement to the other party’s claims adjuster/insurance company. There is simply no need ...
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