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You wish you could go back and avoid what happened that day, when you were hurt in an accident because of someone else’s dangerous behavior.

You can’t undo it. But you can fight for compensation you need to put this painful experience behind you.

Bring in the personal injury attorneys at Fletcher Van Gilder.

Our Fort Wayne injury lawyers shield you from getting steamrolled by big insurance companies, business owners, property owners and anyone else who might try to shove your needs aside.

With hundreds of combined years of legal experience, the FVG team of accident lawyers make it tough for anyone trying to stop you from getting properly paid.

People in Fort Wayne and across Northeast Indiana and Central Indiana respect FVG.

See below for more on how we can help.

Looking for a Lawyer Who Makes Sure Your Needs Get Respect?

Personal injury law centers on the concept of negligence. We all have a duty to act in a way that respects the safety of others.

Many situations where another person’s negligence led to your injury could give rise to an injury claim in Indiana

Fletcher Van Gilder PI attorneys can help after:

Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Slip and Fall Injuries
Other Injuries on Hazardous Property
Dog Bites
Train Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
A Wrongful Death of a Loved One

Any situation where someone else’s negligence led to your injury could give you an injury claim in Indiana.

Proving negligence is the job of a skilled personal injury lawyer. It can require physical evidence, witness testimony, medical records and more.

Your personal injury lawyer negotiates with insurance companies, files lawsuits and takes your case to court if that’s what it takes.

While you heal, the FVG lawyers are out there working for a stronger financial future for you.

Find out more about your options—get a FREE CONSULTATION from our team.

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What Kinds of Payment Can You Get for an Injury Claim in Indiana?

Never should someone who seriously sets you back with their recklessness be allowed to get away without having to pay.

You can pursue several types of payment with help from a car accident lawyer, slip and fall lawyer or dog bite lawyer in Indiana:

Economic Damages means payment for the actual, monetary costs of your accident and injury. That includes medical bills, lost income from missed work and property damages.
Non-Economic Damages are costs that can’t be simply measured in dollars. These are the costs of the pain and suffering this episode has put you through, emotional distress, permanent damage to your health, the impact on your relationship with your spouse and more.
Punitive Damages are for extreme cases where the person who hurt you acted particularly egregiously. This payment isn’t tied to your losses. It’s pure punishment for the negligent party. It’s not common to win punitive damages, and they are subject to caps set in Indiana law.

To maximize your compensation after an injury, you need a lawyer who knows how to demonstrate that you should get the difficult-to-calculate, non-economic damages.

You were going about your day, minding your business. Then someone hurt you out of nowhere.

As a responsible person, you deserve respect, support and financial relief to rebuild your life. 

Contact the FVG personal injury attorneys in Fort Wayne.

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