Personal Injury Attorneys in Terre Haute, IN

Terre Haute Indiana courthouse

The Terre Haute personal injury lawyers at Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC are dedicated to helping people who have been injured due to the fault of others.

Terre Haute is the county seat of Vigo County in Indiana and had a population of 60,785 according to the 2010 Census. However, the Terre Haute metropolitan area encompasses all of Vigo County as well as Clay County, Sullivan County, and Vermillion County, and has a population of more than 170,000. Considered the capital of the Wabash Valley, Terre Haute is a destination for many people in Indiana.

Residents and visitors alike can be injured in a wide variety of accidents. In addition to car crashes, people also suffer injuries because of bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and large truck accidents.

If you suffered injuries or your loved one was killed in an accident caused by another party’s negligence in the greater Terre Haute area, make sure that you have experienced legal counsel on your side. Do not hesitate to contact Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC. Our firm is committed to helping you recover every last dollar available to you for your injuries. We can answer your questions and explain your legal options when you call (800) 746-0226 or contact us online to schedule a free and confidential consultation.

How can a personal injury lawyer help me?

Innocent people should never have to suffer due to another person’s irresponsible or dangerous acts. If you’ve been hurt, a personal injury lawyer could help you take legal action to recover compensation and get justice.

The injury attorneys at Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC offer free consultations for accident victims in Terre Haute. We will sit down with you and listen to your story. We want to know when the accident happened, where it happened, and how you were hurt. We’ll evaluate your case and will help you understand your legal options and the compensation you could be owed.

We’ll conduct a thorough investigation of the accident and will work quickly to secure vital evidence before it disappears, is cleaned up, or is destroyed. We have extensive resources and a network of experts that can help us reconstruct accidents, evaluate your injuries, and determine the financial impact of the accident on your life now and in the future.

Our skilled attorneys will negotiate with the responsible party’s insurance company, and we’ll work to secure a settlement that is designed to make you whole again. If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement or tries to deny your claim, we won’t be afraid to take them to court to win you the compensation you deserve.

Common causes of severe injuries

When a person, company, or government entity fails to consider the safety of others and act responsibly, people could be severely hurt or killed. Common causes of severe injuries include:

If you or someone you love suffered severe injuries in an accident like the ones listed above, don’t hesitate to contact a lawyer to discuss your legal options right away. If your accident was the result of negligence on the part of one or more parties, you could be owed compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. An experienced lawyer could help you get justice.

Can I file a lawsuit for personal injury in Terre Haute?

When someone else’s actions or inaction causes you undue harm or damages your property, you have the right to take legal action through a personal injury lawsuit. Despite what movies and TV shows lead you to believe, however, most injury victims will never see the inside of a courtroom. Instead, the majority of cases are resolved through settlements after negotiations between the victim’s attorney and the insurer for the responsible party.

If a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached, a victim may have to file a lawsuit to get the compensation they’re owed. If you file a lawsuit, you will have to demonstrate that the defendant acted negligently and that their negligence directly caused your injuries.

Keep in mind that you only have a limited amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit, as the statute of limitations is usually two years in most personal injury cases. The statute of limitations is far shorter for claims against a city or county agency (180 days) or a state agency (270 days), so if you have a claim against one of those entities (a car accident caused by a defective roadway, for example) be sure to take immediate legal action to ensure that your case will be heard.

Do I have a legal right to compensation?

 A severe injury accident can forever alter your life in the blink of an eye. Not only can these injuries be unbearably painful, but treating them can be costly. Victims often find themselves in an impossible situation, unable to work but also watching the medical bills pile up beside them. No one should have to pay for the negligence of others. Fortunately, you could be owed significant compensation from the person responsible for the accident, including payment for:

  • Lost wages (both current and future)
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Medical bills (both current and future)
  • Replacement of damaged property
  • Pain, suffering, and post-traumatic stress

The surviving family members of those who are killed in tragic accidents could file a wrongful death lawsuit if the person responsible for the accident behaved negligently. Spouses, children, and other family members could be owed compensation including funeral and burial costs, reimbursement for final medical expenses, loss of support, loss of companionship, and other damages.

About Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC

Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC was founded in 1999 by three lawyers hoping to create a firm dedicated to personal injury victims. We have five offices in Indiana, including locations in Indianapolis, Batesville, Connersville, Richmond, and North Vernon.

For more than a dozen years, our firm has given away thousands of bicycle helmets to communities in Indiana. We have also donated to many events and organizations, including the Jennings County United Way Student Fun Walk, St. Vincent Foundation Weekend to End Breast Cancer, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Lawrence North Men’s Soccer, Richmond Police Department Car Seat Safety Program, Baxter YMCA Youth Soccer League, and March of Dimes March for Babies, to name a few.

Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC also won the 2014 and 2015 Litigator Award and was named one of the 10 Best Law Firms of 2015 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. We have also been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, a designation earned only by lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. We are also members of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, limited to the 1% of active attorneys with a record of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

About the City of Terre Haute, IN

Terre Haute Hospitals

You should always be sure to seek medical care after an accident, even if you do not think you were hurt. Terre Haute is served by two major hospitals:

Union Hospital
1606 N. 7th St.
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 238-7000

Terre Haute Regional Hospital
3901 S. 7th St.
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 232-0021

Police Stations

Always contact the local law enforcement agency to file a police report after any motor vehicle accidents. Terre Haute is served by three different agencies:

 Terre Haute Police Department
1211 Wabash Ave.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 238-1661

Indiana State Police (ISP)
1927 US 40 West
Greencastle, IN 46135
765-653-4114

Vigo County Sheriff’s Office
201 Cherry St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-3226

Local Courts

The court you appear in for a personal injury case will vary depending on the specifics of your case. There are several different courts in Terre Haute, including:

Vigo County Clerk Of Circuit
33 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-3211

Vigo Superior Court Division III/ Vigo Circuit Court
33 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-3241

Vigo Superior Court Division I
33 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-3295

Vigo Superior Court Division 2
33 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-3238

Vigo Superior Court Division IV
33 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-3263

Vigo Superior Court #5
33 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-3266

Vigo Superior Court #6
33 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-3418

Terre Haute City Court
17 Harding Ave.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 232-0697

Contact Our Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys

For experienced and compassionate representation in Terre Haute, turn to the trial attorneys of Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC for help. We fight for the rights of those who have been hurt in our community, and we know how to get you the fair settlement or winning verdict that you and your family deserve.

Our consultations are always free, and we will never charge you a thing until we win money for you. Call (800) 746-0226 or fill out a form online to schedule your no-obligation consultation with us today.

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