Common Types of Damages Available in Indiana Personal Injury Cases
If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, understanding the types of damages you may be entitled to is critical. In Indiana, personal injury law allows injured parties to pursue compensation for a wide range of losses. At Pathway Legal Group, we help injury victims across the state fight for full and fair compensation. Here's an overview of the most common types of damages available.
1. Medical Expenses Medical expenses typically form the foundation of a personal injury claim and may include:
Emergency room visits
Hospital stays
Surgeries
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Prescription medications
Medical devices (e.g., wheelchairs, prosthetics)
Future medical costs related to ongoing treatment or permanent injuries
2. Lost Wages If your injuries caused you to miss work, you may be entitled to recover:
Lost income during your recovery period
Lost bonuses, commissions, and benefits
Loss of future earning capacity if your injuries impact your ability to work long-term
3. Pain and Suffering Pain and suffering damages compensate you for the physical pain and emotional trauma you have experienced as a result of your injury. This can include:
Chronic physical pain
Anxiety and depression
PTSD
Loss of enjoyment of life
4. Property Damage If your personal property (such as a vehicle) was damaged in the incident that caused your injury, you may be entitled to reimbursement for repair or replacement costs.
5. Emotional Distress Separate from pain and suffering, emotional distress damages can compensate you for psychological effects like:
Sleep disturbances
Severe anxiety
Emotional anguish
6. Loss of Consortium In cases of serious injuries, a spouse may seek damages for loss of companionship, affection, and marital support caused by the injured party’s condition.
7. Punitive Damages Punitive damages are not intended to compensate the victim but rather to punish defendants for egregious, reckless, or intentional misconduct. While rare, they may be awarded in extreme cases.
Limitations on Damages in Indiana Indiana law imposes certain limits on damages in specific types of cases, such as:
Medical malpractice claims, where caps exist on recoverable damages
Claims against governmental entities, where liability limits are also in place
Understanding these limitations is critical to accurately assessing the value of your claim.
How Pathway Legal Group Can Help At Pathway Legal Group, we have nearly a decade of experience defending insurance companies. We know how insurers evaluate damages and where they often try to minimize claims. Now, we use that insider knowledge to aggressively advocate for injury victims across all counties in Indiana.
If you've been injured, don’t risk leaving money on the table. Call Pathway Legal Group today at (317) 588-7400 for a free consultation. Let us help you navigate the path to recovery and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
