Personal Injury Lawyers Standing Up For The Victims Of Negligence

Last updated on April 7, 2025

It would be an understatement to say that a personal injury is difficult. You already know this if you or a loved one was injured in a semitruck crash or work site injury. You are in pain. You already have serious questions about medical care and finances. You are probably worried about the future. You need someone who can help change that.

At Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates, we invest personally and professionally in our work to help eliminate the uncertainty. With over 65 years of combined experience, our attorneys know what it takes to get maximum compensation — and what a successful outcome means for you — even if it means presenting your case to a jury. We have offices in Portage and Valparaiso but represent clients throughout Northwest Indiana. Call us at 219-265-6061 to schedule a free initial consultation. Cases are taken on contingency fees, which means you pay nothing unless we get compensation for you.

What Caused Your Injury? We Handle Most Claims.

We can help you get the answers you deserve and obtain the full compensation you are entitled to under the law in matters such as:

• Airplane accidents
• ATV, boating and other recreational accidents
• Auto accidents
• Construction accidents
• Defective products
• Equipment or machinery malfunctions
• Fires and explosions
• Medical malpractice or negligence
• Mesothelioma (asbestos exposure problems)
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Public transportation accidents (bus, subway, train)
• School and playground accidents
• Slip-and-falls and other premises liability claims
• Workplace accidents

You can rely on our knowledge and experience in these types of cases. We will investigate the accident and determine who is responsible for your losses, including medical bills, lost wages, lost benefits, pain and suffering, and in wrongful death cases, the loss of a loved one and funeral/burial expenses.

Your Injuries Matter To Us

You’re not just another case at Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates. We make it a point to treat clients and their families with care and respect. We understand that you are going through a difficult time and that the outcome of your case may affect the rest of your life.

We can help you with a range of injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Electrical injuries and electrocution
• Catastrophic injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Back and neck injuries
• Broken and crushed bones
• Burns and smoke inhalation
• Amputations

Please contact us if you do not see your specific injury listed above.

How A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You

A personal injury lawyer can be a valuable ally in seeking compensation if you have been injured due to someone’s negligence. Going through the legal process can be complex, and an attorney can help to ensure you take the right steps to protect your rights and maximize your claim.

The first step is reviewing your case to determine if you have a valid personal injury claim. We will analyze the circumstances of your injury, assess liability and guide you on the best course of action. If you have not filed a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company, we can ensure that all necessary documentation is submitted correctly and on time.

Once a claim is filed, the insurance company may offer a settlement. However, initial offers are often lower than what you deserve. We evaluate these settlement offers to determine if they fairly cover your damages. We also calculate the full value of your claim, considering immediate costs and long-term financial and personal impacts.

To build a strong case, we will conduct a thorough investigation and gather evidence, such as medical records, witness statements, accident reports and expert testimony. This evidence strengthens your case and counters any attempts by the insurance company to minimize or deny your claim.

Working with insurance companies can be stressful. However, we’ll handle all communications for you. We also negotiate directly with the insurance company, using our legal knowledge and experience to push for a fair settlement.

Our personal injury lawyers can take your case to trial if negotiations do not produce results. Litigation may be necessary when an insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, and an experienced attorney will advocate for you in court.

Answers To Common Questions About Personal Injury Litigation

Below, we’ve provided answers to some of the questions clients regularly ask us. We invite you to ask your own questions during a free consultation.

What’s my personal injury case worth?

This is a question that cannot be accurately answered without consulting an attorney, because each case is unique. The value of a case will depend on, essentially, the amount of harm suffered by the victim, physical, economic and otherwise. According to Indiana jury instructions, these are the considerations that will impact compensation:

• The type and severity of injuries and how they will impact the victim’s quality of life
• Whether injuries are permanent or temporary
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity that the victim experienced
• The victim’s physical pain and mental suffering and anguish
• Compensation for medical care, treatment and services, now and in the future
• Whether the injuries aggravated a preexisting injury or condition
• Whether the injuries resulted in disfigurement, deformity, or scarring
• The victim’s life expectancy

An experienced attorney like those at our firm will be able to accurately assess your losses and argue for maximum compensation under the law.

When does the at-fault person’s insurance company pay?

Generally, insurance companies will make a payment upon closing the claim, which will occur once a settlement has been reached or a court judgement has been issued. Waiting for payment can be stressful when you have bills to pay, and insurance companies use this to their advantage. They may offer you an immediate settlement after the accident, but it almost certainly will not adequately cover your bills and losses. It’s better to work with a skilled attorney who can help you obtain a higher settlement or jury award.

How long does a personal injury case take?

It depends on the severity of the injury, the complexity of the case and the willingness of the defendant(s) to accept responsibility. Insurance companies want to resolve cases quickly when they can, but they are more willing to fight in high-value cases and/or if there is an opportunity to contest liability. If the injuries are not severe and can resolve within a few weeks or months, the case could be resolved within four to six months. However, if a person suffers from a more serious injuries, the case could take much longer to resolve. Some injuries must be treated over many months or years before a person can make a recovery. In those circumstances, a case may take much longer.

Enjoy The Highest Level Of Personal Representation Without The Cost

At Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates, we treat every client as if we’ve known them for years. In fact, we have built long-lasting relationships with many former clients. We genuinely enjoy the personal element of our work and find satisfaction in bringing you results.

You can improve your case’s odds for success by attending to it promptly. We encourage you to email us or call us at 219-265-6061 for our help today. You will receive a consultation free of charge, and there are no fees unless we recover compensation for you.