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Experienced Personal Injury Legal Representation
At Gardner & Rans, we provide focused, skillful legal representation for individuals and families facing complex challenges. Our practice centers on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, construction site injuries, premises liability, and wrongful death claims. With over 50 years of combined litigation experience, our attorneys bring proven expertise in navigating insurance disputes and advocating for fair compensation.We prioritize client-centered service, offering free consultations and flexible meeting options to accommodate clients during difficult times. Our team maintains a strong commitment to the communities we serve across Indiana, combining local knowledge with aggressive legal strategies to protect our clients' rights and futures.
Services
Personal Injury
Construction Accidents
Premises Liability
Defective Products
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Family Law
Probate Services
Wrongful Death Claims
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined litigation experience in personal injury cases
- Our team provides 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- We handle complex insurance disputes and accident investigations
- Our attorneys maintain strong local connections across Indiana communities
- We offer free, no-risk case consultations with flexible meeting options
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in preventable accidents, including car crashes, construction incidents, and slip-and-fall cases. Our attorneys prove liability and calculate damages for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. With decades of trial experience, we negotiate aggressively with insurance companies to secure full compensation for our clients.
Wrongful Death
Our firm handles wrongful death claims resulting from negligence, defective products, or unsafe premises. We help grieving families recover financial support for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages. We approach these sensitive cases with compassion while maintaining rigorous legal advocacy against responsible parties.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We specialize in complex vehicle collision cases involving distracted drivers, commercial trucks, and motorcycle accidents. Our team investigates crash scenes, reviews police reports, and consults experts to establish fault. We pursue compensation for medical treatment, property damage, and long-term disability resulting from transportation accidents.
Family Law
Our legal team provides strategic representation in family court matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal support. We protect clients' parental rights while negotiating fair financial settlements. We combine legal expertise with sensitivity to resolve emotionally charged domestic issues efficiently.
Probate Services
We guide executors through estate administration and probate court procedures. Our services include will validation, debt settlement, and asset distribution according to Indiana law. We help families navigate complex inheritance issues while minimizing legal conflicts among beneficiaries.
People
Martin J. Gardner
Founding Partner
Martin Gardner was a respected personal injury attorney with over 30 years of legal experience. He dedicated his career to advocating for accident victims across Indiana before passing away in January 2025.
Christopher J. Uyhelji
Partner
Christopher Uyhelji focuses on personal injury litigation, representing clients in complex accident cases. A lifelong resident of northern Indiana, he brings local knowledge and aggressive advocacy to injury claims.
Jamie L. Griffin
Paralegal
Jamie Griffin provides essential case support with an associate's degree in applied science. A South Bend resident, she assists attorneys with document preparation and client communication for personal injury matters.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all accident-related injuries including car crashes, construction accidents, premises liability, defective products, and wrongful death claims across Indiana.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide prompt, no-risk free case evaluations either in our office, at your home, or hospital visits by appointment.
How are legal fees structured?
We work on contingency fees for personal injury cases - you pay nothing unless we win your compensation.
Can I meet with attorneys after business hours?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and hospital visits to accommodate injured clients.
What if the insurance company denies my claim?
Our experienced team challenges insurance denials through thorough investigation and aggressive litigation to protect your rights.
Do you handle out-of-state cases?
While based in Indiana, we assist clients in neighboring states through legal referrals and collaborative representation when appropriate.
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