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♦ Named “Super Lawyers” in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 by Law & Politics
♦ We are members in the Multimillion Dollar Advocates forum
♦ We have achieved an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell
♦ We have extensive Auto Accident experience and documented results
♦ Free case evaluation and legal consultation
♦ No Fee until Keller & Keller WINS your case

Our Only Business
Since 1936, the law offices of Keller & Keller have been helping people just like you recover compensation for the injuries they sustained in an accident due to someone else's negligence. Often, our clients come to us after they were ignored and ultimately dismissed by the insurance company.

A car accident can be a traumatic experience that leaves you feeling helpless. Keller & Keller can help explain your legal rights to you and begin erasing the fear and aggravation caused by your accident. Accident victims that do not rely on strong legal guidance quickly learn that the insurance company can be quite intimidating.

When you call Keller & Keller, it's important to remember that protecting the rights of injured people is the foundation of our business–in fact, it’s our only business.

Formidable Experience
Disregard the warm images insurance companies advertise on television. The insurance company has hired its own attorneys and will use skillfully-trained claims adjusters to ensure that they pay the smallest amount possible for your injury claim.   Keller & Keller is an AV rated firm that will counter the insurance company head-on with aggressive legal representation that we have practiced since 1936. The law offices of Keller & Keller will protect your legal rights by calling on our experience and immediately begin working on your case.

At Keller & Keller, we understand the engineering principles involved with automobile accident reconstruction, the medical issues presented by the dynamics of car crashes, and the ways in which automobiles are designed to protect their occupants. If you wait too long to speak with a lawyer, it is possible that evidence in your case may be lost, witnesses may disappear, and memories may fade. When Keller & Keller accepts your accident injury claim, we immediately start our investigation to secure and preserve evidence that will help build your case.

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Contact Keller & Keller for a FREE consultation regarding your Auto Accident. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer and your contact is strictly confidential. We offer our legal services on a contingent fee basis which is simply a percentage of the money recovered. We have NO up-front fees.   In fact, there is no fee until our personal injury attorneys successfully recover fair compensation for you. If you have lost a loved one in an Auto Accident please visit our Wrongful Death Resouce center for more information.

Alarming Statistics
An accident is often due to simple negligence. In most instances, no malicious intent is involved regarding an auto accident; however, a person's inattentiveness should not simply be shrugged off. Even a minor mistake involving a motor vehicle can have disastrous effects for all of the parties that were involved.

In 2005, a fatal accident occurred every 12 minutes. This means that every day an average of 119 people died in automobile accidents inside the United States. In the same year, over two and a half million people were injured during a collision, and over 4-million accidents involving property damage were reported.

What do these numbers mean to you? They mean that its likely you have been, or will be involved in, an auto accident.

If you or someone you know has been in an accident, and it resulted in injury, then its also likely you already know the following: The insurance company may have only covered part of your claim or they may rejected it entirely.

Common Accident Related Injuries
The types of injuries sustained in an accident range from slight, easily treated bruises, to debilitating and life altering spinal injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured, it can be difficult to get insurance companies to cover the entirety of your care. Depending on the type of injury, medical care may be necessary for years. Some of the most common car crash injuries are listed below:

Mental Trauma: Even the smallest accident can cause some degree of mental trauma. After a serious accident, the very thought of driving or riding in a vehicle may cause stress and anxiety. If the accident was seriously traumatic, a victim may even become afflicted by post traumatic stress disorder. Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is often heard in reference to veterans. However, it is a frightening reality for thousands of car crash victims.

Those suffering from PTSD may have a hard time sleeping. The person may also relive the event over and over again throughout the day. The sufferer may avoid the cause of the mental trauma. If the trauma occurred while riding in or driving a vehicle, daily life can become extremely difficult. Even a ride to the store may cause the victim to relive the terrifying accident.

Treating post traumatic stress disorder is possible, and the treatments are often very successful. However, insurance companies may not cover the treatments. In this case, you will need an attorney to help you cover the costs of therapy.

Closed Head Injuries: Closed head injuries are also known as traumatic brain injury (TBI), brain stem injury, subdural hematoma, and in the most serious cases, brain death. Closed head injuries are injuries to the brain that occur without a laceration or external wound to the head. Over 570,000 accident victims suffer closed head injuries every year. Of these, over 25% will arrive at the hospital dead on arrival. Closed head injuries are prone to misdiagnosis, as the symptoms may not occur immediately. In addition, hospital staff or a doctor may not give immediate care if symptoms do not appear immediately. Often this lack of timely care can negatively affect the patients’ long term outcome. The severe consequences and difficult task of recognizing a closed head injury is why it is often referred to as the "silent epidemic."

Trauma Pain: Trauma pain is any injury or wound caused by an external force. The extent of the injury can vary greatly. A bruise or minor cut is considered minor trauma pain, while a bone break or head trauma is categorized as severe. Some other examples of severe trauma pain are broken bones, open wounds or lacerations, spinal cord injuries, head trauma and whiplash. Depending on the severity, treatments to attain full recovery may be possible only after months of expensive medical treatment.

Orthopedic Injuries: Orthopedic injuries often refers to the aforementioned broken or fractured bones. However, this type of injury also includes strained or sprained muscles and torn ligaments or tendons. There are many ways orthopedic injuries occur during a car crash and their severity can vary. A common type of orthopedic injury sustained in a car accident is whiplash.

Whiplash: Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head. It is often assumed that whiplash is only caused by a rear end accident. However, this injury can be caused by any accident where the vertebrae are forced out of place, resulting in sprained or strained ligaments and muscles surrounding the misaligned vertebrae. The signs of whiplash may take days or even weeks to surface. Some of the more common signs of whiplash are; headaches, jaw or neck pain, vertigo, radiating pain in the arms, back and legs, ear ringing and dizziness. Whiplash often requires multiple courses of treatment, and though most patients will find relief after 2-4 weeks, more severe cases may require lengthy, expensive medical care.

Spinal injuries: If a spinal injury is minor, it may only cause mild symptoms and may be easily treated. However, if the impact of the accident causes extensive damage to the spine, it may cost an accident victim their life. A spinal cord injury is extremely serious and can cause partial or full paralysis. Paralysis is a loss of function or sensation below the injured portion of the spinal cord. Though modern medicine can work wonders, if the spinal cord has been too badly damaged, there may be no way to restore the victims’ ability to function normally. This life altering event is extremely difficult for the injured person and their family. The cost of physical therapy and other medical treatments for spinal cord injuries can quickly become overwhelming. It is of the utmost importance that the injured party and their family receive adequate compensation.

Keller & Keller services all of Indiana and Michigan. While accidents can happen anywhere, at any time, some roads and highways are more dangerous than others. The following roadways in the region can be particularly hazardous: I69, I65, I74, US 31, I465, and I70.

If your car accident resulted in an injury to or a loved one, it is critical that you speak to an attorney who specializes in personal injury as quickly as possible. Clients injured in motor vehicle collisions have unique needs, and their cases are guarded by strict time limitations. It's likely you'll be unaware of any of these issues once your forced to face the aftermath of your accident. It can mean the difference between a settlement and not receiving a penny.

Keller & Keller understands that an accident can alter your life. It's for this reason that you need dedicated and honest professionals in your corner. If you have had an accident and need an honest appraisal of your situation, please contact us.

Any injury suffered in a motor vehicle crash can result in extensive medical bills, lengthy time off from work, physical therapy, or lasting disability:

    * Lacerations and scarring
    * Shoulder and arm injury
    * Whiplash / soft tissue injury
    * Broken bones and fractures
    * Head injuries
    * Eye injuries
    * Neck injury or back injury
    * Hand and wrist injury
    * Ankle injuries
    * Concussion
    * Herniated Disc
    * Burns

Our legacy of experience runs deep in the field of Indiana Accident cases.. Our local offices have war rooms where we plan and test trial strategy and prepare witnesses. We will take your car accident case seriously at Keller & Keller.

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New Mexico Newspapers
Description: A free list of New Mexico Newspapers to help you locate your accident and follow local community news.
How Much Is My Car Accident Injury Claim Worth?
Description: This helpful document covers how much your injury case is worth, and how the value of something like a tragic accident that involves injury could possibly have a dollar value attached to it.
Michigan Newspapers
Description: A free list of Michigan Newspapers to help you locate your accident and follow local community news.
Indiana Newspapers
Description: A free list of Indiana Newspapers to help you locate your accident and follow local community news.
Settling For Your Car, The Property Damage Claim
Description: How Much Do I Get For My Vehicle? Settling For Your Car ,The Property Damage Claim. Auto, motorcycle, and semi-truck accidents can cause any number of injuries. The types of injuries sustained in an accident range from slight, easily treated bruises, to debilitating and life altering spinal injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured, it can be difficult to get insurance companies to cover the entirety of your care. Depending on the type of injury medical care may be necessary for years.

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Crash Tests & Rollover Ratings
Description: This site contains additional information on vehicle safety, specifically crash test results, and rollover ratings for your vehicle.
Indiana BMV
Description: The official state website for informations regarding licenses, suspensions, registrations, title services, etc.
Police Reports
Description: Need a copy of your crash report? After purchasing your report online, you will have immediate access to the details regarding your accident.
Traffic Safety
Description: The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminsitration contains valuable information regarding traffic safety, laws and regulations, and fuel economy tips.
Vehicle Safety
Description: This site contains statistics and information regarding vehicle safety, teen driver tips, statistics on vehicular accidents, as well as a list of other valuable resources.

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