When you’ve been hurt through no fault of your own, you shouldn’t have to pay the many costs of your injury. As West Lafayette personal injury lawyers, we’re proud to fight for our clients to help them get maximum compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
After an injury that wasn’t your fault, contact our team to schedule a free, no-obligation case review. We have years of experience in many types of personal injury cases, including vehicle accidents, birth injuries, defective products, workplace injuries, and sexual abuse cases.
How Wagner Reese Can Help After an Injury
We’ve been representing injured people in Indiana for more than 20 years. In that time, we’ve built a reputation as fierce advocates for our clients. That reputation serves our clients well, as insurance companies know we’ll fight relentlessly to get our clients the compensation they truly deserve.
Since 1997, we’ve won over $300 million for our clients, and our attorneys have been recognized by organizations like Super Lawyers®, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, The National Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Best Lawyers in America©, and U.S. News & World Report.
If you’re looking for an experienced personal injury attorney in West Lafayette, contact Wagner Reese today.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in West Lafayette
Wagner Reese represents injured people across a wide range of case types, and our West Lafayette clients benefit from the full depth of our firm’s experience. The sections below cover the types of cases we handle most often in the Greater Lafayette area.
Vehicle and Transportation Accidents
Whether you were hurt in a bus, rideshare, pedestrian, bicycle accident, or car accident, or injured by a negligent driver in a truck accident, we have the knowledge and resources to pursue your claim. Our firm also handles motorcycle accidents throughout Tippecanoe County.
Catastrophic and Medical Injury Claims
We also represent clients dealing with brain injuries, nursing home abuse, premises liability cases, and spinal cord injuries. Our firm handles birth injury cases, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims as well, and harm caused by a dangerous property condition falls within this category too.
One factor that sets Wagner Reese apart is that we do not take on every case that comes through the door. We are selective, focusing on cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries where our experience can make the most meaningful difference. When you bring your case to us, you can trust that we are fully committed to achieving the best possible result for you and your family.
Is It Expensive to Hire a Lawyer?
At Wagner Reese, we work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if you get compensation. This ensures you carry zero costs if your case isn’t successfully resolved.
Insurance companies are far more likely to offer you an adequate settlement if you have an experienced, proven lawyer handling your case. In other words, you could be getting an unfair deal if you forego hiring an attorney.
Will My Case Have to Go to Trial?
Every case is different, though most personal injury cases settle without the need for a trial. We always make sure to respect our clients’ wishes, so if you don’t want to proceed to trial, we will never pressure you into doing so.
Our approach is preparing every single case as if it is going to trial. This lets the insurance company know we are serious about getting you the payment you’re entitled to. Even if the case settles before trial, our extensive preparation will be more likely to yield a satisfactory settlement offer for you and your loved ones.
What You Should Know About Dealing with Insurance Companies
One of the major benefits of hiring a lawyer is not having to deal with insurance companies. Insurers aren’t on your side, and they’ll look for any opportunity to offer you less than you deserve. When you have an attorney handling your claim, you can let them play hardball with the insurance company, so you can focus on your health and recovery.
After being injured, you might be contacted by the at-fault party’s insurance company. You are under no obligation to speak with them, and you should avoid doing so. Instead, refer them to your attorney and say nothing else.
You are also under no obligation to accept an insurance company’s first offer, no matter what they say. Consulting an attorney can help you better understand the full extent of the costs you’ll face due to your injury. Then, your attorney can demand that amount in compensation from the insurer on your behalf.
After a serious injury, the stakes are often high for the injured person’s future. Don’t let the insurance company dictate the terms of your future. Let Wagner Reese fight for you.
Understanding Indiana’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
Indiana gives most personal injury victims two years from the date of their injury to file a lawsuit. While this may seem like enough time, waiting too long creates very real risks. Physical evidence can be lost, witnesses become harder to find, and the details of the incident fade from memory. Some cases, such as those involving government entities or wrongful death claims, may carry different or shorter filing deadlines that could affect your ability to recover compensation if missed.
Reaching out to an attorney as soon as possible after an injury is the most effective way to protect your rights. Our team can begin investigating your case, preserving critical evidence, and handling communications with insurance companies from day one, so that you can focus on your recovery.
What Compensation Can West Lafayette Injury Victims Pursue?
The full financial impact of a serious injury is often far greater than victims initially realize. Our attorneys evaluate every dimension of your losses to pursue the full amount you are owed, not just the amount the insurance company is willing to volunteer.
Economic Damages
Medical costs alone can be staggering, especially when injuries require surgery, ongoing treatment, physical therapy, or long-term care. On top of that, lost income during recovery and reduced earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous work represent real financial losses that deserve real compensation.
Non-Economic Damages
Indiana law also allows injured victims to pursue non-economic damages, which address losses like physical pain, emotional distress, and the impact the injury has had on your daily life and relationships. These losses are harder to put a number on, but they are no less real than a medical bill or a missed paycheck.
How Wagner Reese Approaches High-Stakes Personal Injury Litigation
Wagner Reese is not a billboard law firm, and we are not in the business of rushing cases to quick, low-value settlements. Every case we take on is prepared as though it will go to trial, because that preparation is what gives our clients real leverage at the negotiating table. Insurance companies that know we will take a case to a jury are far more likely to offer fair compensation than they would be with a firm that never steps inside a courtroom.
Our founding partners, attorneys Stephen Wagner and Jason Reese, have built a firm with more than 150 combined years of legal experience. That experience includes a long track record of multi-million dollar recoveries in catastrophic injury cases. All of our attorneys are continuously recognized by Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America, and our firm holds Tier 1 Best Lawyers Law Firm year after year. When the stakes are high, that caliber of representation matters.
Serving West Lafayette and the Greater Tippecanoe County Area
West Lafayette sits at the heart of a growing community, home to Purdue University and a steadily expanding population. More residents and more traffic also mean more opportunities for the kinds of accidents and negligent conduct that lead to serious injuries. Whether your injury occurred on a busy campus-area road, at a construction site, or anywhere else in Tippecanoe County, Wagner Reese is positioned to help.
Our firm serves clients throughout Indiana, including those in Purdue University’s surrounding communities, and offers evening and weekend appointments to accommodate clients’ schedules. There is no cost to speak with us, and we only get paid if we win your case.
Frequently Asked Questions About West Lafayette Personal Injury Claims
Every case looks different, but the people we talk with in West Lafayette tend to ask the same handful of questions after an injury. Here are straightforward answers to help you understand what comes next.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This arrangement lets injured West Lafayette residents pursue a claim without adding financial strain during an already difficult time.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Indiana?
Indiana generally gives injury victims two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit, though claims involving government entities or wrongful death may carry shorter or different deadlines. Speaking with an attorney as soon as possible helps make sure important evidence is preserved and no filing deadline is missed.
What Should I Do if an Insurance Adjuster Contacts Me?
You are not required to speak with the at-fault party’s insurance company, and it is best to refer them directly to your attorney. Insurance adjusters often look for ways to minimize what they pay, so having legal representation helps protect your right to full compensation.
Will My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial, though we prepare every case as if it will go before a jury. That preparation gives insurance companies a reason to take your claim seriously and can lead to a stronger settlement offer.
What Types of Compensation Can I Pursue After an Injury?
Indiana law allows injured victims to pursue both economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. Our attorneys evaluate every dimension of your losses so you are not left settling for less than you are owed.
Contact the West Lafayette Personal Injury Lawyers at Wagner Reese
If you need a personal injury lawyer in West Lafayette, IN, contact Wagner Reese today. We offer free consultations where you can speak to one of our lawyers about your case and get honest feedback about your legal options.
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