At Schafer & Schafer LLP, we are dedicated Northwest Indiana personal injury lawyers with a long-standing commitment to representing individuals who have suffered injuries due to the careless or reckless actions of others throughout the state of Indiana. As a family-owned and operated law firm based in Merrillville, we bring over a century of combined experience to fight for the rights of injury victims and their families.
Personal injury law is designed to provide a legal avenue for those harmed by another party's negligence to seek compensation for their losses. This encompasses a wide range of incidents where someone's failure to exercise reasonable care results in injury. At Schafer & Schafer LLP, we exclusively focus on personal injury claims, ensuring our clients receive dedicated and knowledgeable representation in cases involving car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, brain injuries, slip and fall incidents, defective products, construction and industrial accidents, as well as train and aviation disasters. When you choose our firm, you become part of our family, and we are committed to guiding you through the legal process with compassion and unwavering advocacy.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Car Accidents
Car accidents can be incredibly dangerous, causing thousands of fatalities and millions of injuries. Northwest Indiana is inundated with negligent drivers causing these crashes. Common causes of car accidents include distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving, often leading to injuries such as whiplash, head trauma, back injuries, and broken bones.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, our car accident attorneys are here to help.
Pedestrian Accidents
Walking should be a safe activity, yet negligent drivers in Northwest Indiana frequently put pedestrians at serious risk, leading to severe injuries or tragic fatalities. Pedestrian accidents can arise from distracted driving, failure to yield, speeding, and impaired driving, leaving victims with devastating consequences. Due to the vulnerability of pedestrians, injuries sustained in these incidents are often catastrophic.
If you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle due to a driver's carelessness, it's essential to seek immediate legal representation to understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Our dedicated pedestrian accident attorneys are committed to holding negligent parties accountable and fighting for your recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle offers a unique sense of freedom, but it also comes with significant risks, particularly when sharing the road with negligent drivers in Northwest Indiana. Due to their lack of protection, motorcyclists often suffer severe and life-altering injuries in collisions caused by drivers who fail to see them, misjudge distances, or violate traffic laws. If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident that wasn't your fault, it's crucial to have experienced legal representation. Our motorcycle accident attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you get back on the road to recovery.
Truck Accidents
Accidents involving semi-trucks in Northwest Indiana are particularly dangerous due to the sheer size and weight of these trucks, often resulting in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Trucking accidents often involve a multitude of negligent parties, including the driver, the trucking company, and in some cases, the manufacturers. The insurers for trucking companies will immediately try to diminish your injuries, while protecting their bottom line.
That is why it’s crucial to discuss your case with a dedicated truck accident attorney. At Schafer & Schafer LLP, we will work with the insurance and trucking companies to ensure you receive adequate compensation for your injuries.
Wrongful Death
If you have experienced the unexpected loss of a loved one due to someone else's actions or negligence in Indiana, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. This allows family members to seek financial compensation for their loss, including medical, funeral, and estate expenses, lost earnings, and the loss of companionship.
It's crucial to promptly consult with experienced wrongful death attorneys like those at Schafer & Schafer LLP for a free consultation to understand your legal rights and ensure timely action, as there are specific time limits for filing such claims.
Slip and Fall Accidents
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s poorly maintained or hazardous property in Northwest Indiana, you may have grounds for a premises liability claim. Premise liability claims are designed to hold property owners accountable for injuries resulting from their negligence. Establishing liability in these cases is often complex, requiring a dedicated attorney to fight for compensation for your injuries.
Product Liability
Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe for consumers, however product liability laws come into play when consumers are injured by these defective products. Product liability covers a wide range of defective items, such as vehicle parts, to consumer goods, to medications. If you’ve been harmed by a faulty product, it’s important to contact our attorneys as soon as possible to begin discussing your legal options.
Workplace Accidents
Construction and industrial workplaces come with a multitude of risks. These dangers could lead to preventable injuries from faulty equipment, safety violations, explosions, and toxic spills. When workers’ compensation fails to recognize the seriousness of your injuries, our team is prepared to fight for compensation.
Medical Malpractice
Healthcare providers have an expected duty of care when it comes to the medical field, but when that trust is broken, you need an experienced legal team on your side. Medical malpractice takes on many forms, including birth injuries, medication errors, misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and more. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a healthcare provider’s negligence, you deserve compensation for your injuries.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can range from mild to severe TBI’s caused by accidents such as crash crashes and slip and falls, and can result in the need for lifelong care. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury due to another person’s negligence, seeking legal counsel to understand your rights and pursue compensation is necessary. Handling complex cases like this is what we do at Schafer & Schafer LLP. Our clients are like our family, and all we want is to see you happy and healthy.
How Schafer & Schafer LLP Can Help
At Schafer & Schafer LLP, we understand that suffering a personal injury can be a physically, emotionally, and financially devastating experience. If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence in Indiana, you need more than just legal representation, you need a dedicated team that will stand by your side, fight for your rights, and guide you through every step of the process.
At Schafer & Schafer LLP, our goal is to alleviate your burdens, protect your rights, and help you obtain the full and fair compensation you need to rebuild your life after a personal injury. If you've been injured due to negligence in Northwest Indiana, don't hesitate to contact us today for a free consultation. Let our family help your family.
