Wilson & Novak offers free case evaluations for personal injury matters. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there is no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered for you.

Yes. Wilson & Novak's attorneys live and work in Northwest Indiana and represent injury victims throughout Lake County and the surrounding region. From their Merrillville office, they serve clients in communities including Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Highland, Munster, Crown Point, Hobart and other communities throughout Northwest Indiana.

No. Our Merrillville office represents injury victims throughout Northwest Indiana. You do not need to live in Merrillville to contact us about an accident or injury claim.

The value of a personal injury case varies widely depending on multiple factors: the severity and permanence of your injuries, the amount of your medical bills (both past and future), lost income and reduced earning capacity, the degree of pain and suffering you've endured, and the strength of the evidence proving liability. During your free consultation, we'll evaluate the specific details of your case and provide a realistic assessment of its potential value.

Indiana law does not require you to hire an attorney for a personal injury claim. Whether representation makes sense depends on your situation.

Insurance companies handle injury claims every day, and their adjusters evaluate claims with the company's interests in mind. An attorney can review the circumstances of your accident, gather and preserve evidence before it disappears, identify all parties who may be responsible, calculate the full extent of your losses including future medical care and lost earning capacity, and handle communications with the insurer on your behalf.

Claims involving disputed liability, serious or permanent injuries, multiple parties, or an insurer that has denied or undervalued your claim tend to benefit most from legal representation. Wilson & Novak offers free case evaluations, so you can discuss your situation and decide what makes sense before committing to anything.

The timeline for resolving a personal injury case depends on several factors, including the complexity of your case, the severity of your injuries, whether liability is disputed, and the insurance company's willingness to negotiate fairly. Some straightforward cases may settle in a few months, while complex cases involving serious injuries or multiple defendants may take a year or longer. We'll work as efficiently as possible while ensuring we don't settle for less than your case is worth.

We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and no fees throughout the process. Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover for you, and if we don't win your case, you owe us nothing for attorney fees. This arrangement allows injured people to access experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation and ensures we're fully committed to maximizing your recovery.

Wilson & Novak handles car accidents, semi-truck accidents, slip and fall cases, workplace injuries, wrongful death claims and other personal injury matters. We can review the circumstances of your injury and help determine whether you may have a claim.

Where a case is filed depends on where the accident occurred, where the parties are located and other circumstances. Many civil cases arising in Merrillville and Lake County are handled through the Lake County court system. Wilson & Novak's attorneys have decades of experience practicing in Northwest Indiana courts.

Indiana law imposes deadlines on personal injury claims, and some circumstances can affect the amount of time available. It is important to speak with an attorney promptly so the applicable deadline can be determined and important evidence can be preserved.