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The Indianapolis, Indiana law firm of Benkie & Crawford. The Indianapolis, Indiana Law Firm of Benkie & Crawford is committed to providing vigorous representation in numerous areas of practice, including but not limited to serious personal injury, wrongful death, truck and motorcycle accidents and business litigation.

Wrongful Death

A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or organization. A legal action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Legal claims that arise from vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. Any individual who negligently operates a motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim.

Business Litigation

We represent business clients in a myriad of disputes including contract, shareholder, and real estate issues. We also provide business with support in terms of drafting required corporate documents and contracts.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and can cause serious personal injury. Most slip and falls happen in commercial settings, including grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, and even gas stations and malls.

Construction Accidents

Construction jobs are one of the most three dangerous occupations in the United States today. Each year the construction industry produces thousands of debilitating injuries and wrongful deaths.

Product Liability

A person injured by a defective or dangerous product may be eligible to file a lawsuit for product liability, and recover damages under one of the following categories: strict product liability, negligence or breach of warranty.

Semi Truck Accidents

Semi trucks cause the most tragic traffic accidents. The sheer size of a truck can make a collision deadly; sometimes they are not properly maintained, making serious injuries even more likely.

Motorcycle Accients

Motorcycle accidents can cause very serious injuries. These injuries can be anything from road rash and broken bones to head injury and brain damage. Fatal motorcycle accidents are also common.

Environmental Cases

A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or organization. A legal action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members.

Discrimination

We represent employees in a variety of employment-related disputes, including: Age Discrimination Claims Race Discrimination Claims Gender Discrimination Claims' Religious Discrimination Claims Wrongful Discharge Claims

Medical Malpractice

As patients, we trust that our doctors, nurses, surgeons, and pharmacists are ethical, properly trained, and trustworthy. However, despite their extensive experience, sometimes these medical professionals make mistakes because they use poor judgment, are overworked or under-assisted, are negligent, or are simply under-qualified.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and can cause serious personal injury. Most slip and falls happen in commercial settings, including grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, and even gas stations and malls.

Nursing Home Abuse

As many of these nursing homes are under-funded and understaffed, a disturbing incidence of neglect and abuse is being reported.

Will & Trusts

Our firm represents individuals in their estate planning and probate matters including litigation.

Civil Rights

The Civil Rights Act of 1871 was passed to enforce the rights guaranteed by the Civil Rights Amendments, the 13th, 14th, and 15th.

Criminal Defense

Should you need assistance with criminal cases, our firm can refer you to some of our most trusted resources to assist you with your case.

Divorce

Facing divorce is typically one of life’s most emotional and devastating experiences. The decision to end a marriage involves many considerations and demands much thought. Divorce often is charged with negative feelings and questions about the legal process.

Family Law

Scott Benkie and Doug Crawford are Registered Family Law Mediators in the State of Indiana and are prepared to assist you in navigating a very difficult divorce experience.