. This makes driving under the influence one of the leading causes of car accidents in Indiana and across the country. What’s more, every single drunk driving accident is entirely preventable, making these accidents especially tragic.
Wrongful Death
Aside from being difficult in so many ways, a loved one’s death can also affect us financially. While the compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit cannot bring this person back, it can provide peace of mind and stability for their family and dependents.
Traffic Violations
The number of car accident fatalities each year may surprise you. More than 38,000  people die in car accidents each year. In 2020, while there was less traffic volume than normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of vehicle fatalities rose. Some experts say that the increase in fatalities was due, in part, to increased rates of speeding in the US. If a loved one dies after a car accident that someone else negligently causes, you are entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Fraud
Companies like JUUL need to be held accountable for their wrongdoings. JUUL has violated numerous consumer fraud laws and failed to warn consumers about the dangers of using its products. You deserve compensation for your injuries that JUUL caused. Do not let them, or other e-cigarette companies, get away with this any longer. The best way to fight them is by filing a JUUL lawsuit.
Drug Crimes
Emotional pain and suffering. In many defective drug cases, you could also potentially receive punitive damages. Punitive damages are reserved for cases that involve intentional acts or gross negligence. Punitive damages are often allowed in product liability cases because the defendants knew there were risks or side effects but prioritized profits over people’s lives. Punitive damage awards are usually significant because the court wants to send a message to the company and others out there not to engage in similar behavior.
Truck accidents occur in a multitude of situations. Regardless of the cause of the accident, truck collisions result in devastating injuries and property damage. The Evansville truck accident lawyers at Gerling Law Injury Attorneys are committed to obtaining justice and fair compensation for our clients.
Sometimes institutions engage in activities that hurt our armed forces and civilians. And sometimes, we learn about those harms far too late. Such is the case with water contamination at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina from the 1950s to the late 1980s. Fortunately, the U.S. government has enacted legislation that allows individuals hurt by Camp LeJeune’s poisonous water to recover damages for their injuries. At Gerling Law, we get results and have the experience to win what you deserve after suffering personal injury losses.
Medical Malpractice
We often trust medical professionals to care for us and our wellbeing, but sometimes these individuals may act negligently or fail to act altogether. These acts of negligence or omissions can lead to serious injury or even death. If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, you have legal options.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
If an accident, illness, or impairment keeps you from being able to work, you may have options. The social security disability (SSD) program can assist those suffering from disabilities. To receive social security disability benefits, you must fulfill the program requirements and follow all steps to apply. An experienced Evansville social security disability lawyer can be of great assistance during this process.Â