In a truck accident case, property damage is typically determined by: Vehicle Inspection and Appraisal: A qualified appraiser will inspect your vehicle to assess the extent of the damage. They will co...
What does pain and suffering really mean in a truck accident case and how does a jury make this determination?
In a personal injury case, “pain and suffering” refers to the physical and emotional distress experienced by the injured person as a result of the truck accident. It encompasses a wide ran...
How do you present evidence to support past as well as future lost wages in a truck accident case?
In a truck accident personal injury case, you may be able to collect several types of damages with this section focused on Economic Damages. These are quantifiable financial losses you’ve incurr...
What are the type of medical expenses that you can collect from a truck accident personal injury case?
In a truck accident personal injury case, you may be able to collect compensation for a wide range of medical expenses. Here are some common examples: Emergency Room Treatment: Costs associated with i...
Does a semi-truck have a duty to stop if the driver is involved in a collision with another vehicle?
The Gladish Law Group has deposed numerous truck drivers who have caused accidents, but have failed to stop at the accident scene claiming that they did not know they were involved in the collision du...
In the State of Indiana, trucks have a right-of-way in roundabouts
Indiana law defines “roundabout” as “a circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one (1) direction around a central island. Other than defining roundab...
What is the evidentiary standard for a vocational expert to opine about a plaintiff’s future lost wages?
In determining whether scientific evidence is reliable under Indiana Evidence Rule 702(b), the trial court must determine whether such evidence appears sufficiently valid or trustworthy to assist the ...
Jury’s verdict on medical expenses and damage award
The Indiana Appellate Courts apply a strict standard when reviewing a jury verdict containing a damage award claimed to be excessive or inadequate. The verdict will be reversed only when it is apparen...
What is the value of my property damage claim after repairs have been made to my vehicle
The Indiana Court do not hold that diminished value damages are recoverable only when the property is permanently damaged. Instead, the Indiana Courts have held that diminished value damages are recov...
How do juries calculate “Pain & Suffering” damages for plaintiffs?
The role of the jury in awarding compensatory damages is clear. However, juries can actually face problems when calculating and awarding damages, particularly in areas where the damages are not easily...