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John Paul Young

John Paul Young

Young and Young Lawyers
  • Personal Injury, Social Security Disability
  • Indiana
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Mr. Young Graduated from Indiana University Law in 1988. He is a partner with Young and Young. He has tried over 45 jury trials, over a hundred bench trials and over 500 social security hearings. Mr. Young has also participated in over 45 appeals.
Mr. Young is a former Chair of the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Indiana. He is a Past President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Young is rated AV by Martindale Hubble. He is a Super Lawyer. Mr. Young is Board Certified in Trial Work and Trial Preparation by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Young carries a 10 rating on AVVO.
Mr. Young has spoken at more than 40 seminars on topics ranging from Brain and spinal cord injury, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage, Wrongful Death, Ethics, Auto Collisions and more.
Mr. Young confines his practice to Personal injury including Wrongful Death, Auto Crashes, Big Truck Crashes, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury as well as Social Security Disability.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Social Security Disability
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Crashes
  • Big Truck Crashes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I personally will discuss your case with you without charge.
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Indiana
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7th Circuit
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Professional Experience
Partner
Young and Young Lawyers
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Education
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
B.A. | Philosophy
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Professional Associations
Indiana State Bar
Member
Current
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Super Lawyers
Super Lawyer
- Current
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Indianapolis Bar Foundation
Member
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National Booard of Trial Advocacy
Certified Trial Lawyer
- Current
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National Organization of Social Security Representatives
Member
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Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Past President
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Activities: Legislative Chair, Pac Chair, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Seminar Chair
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American Association for Justice
Member
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Indianapolis Bar Association
Member
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American Board of Trial Advocacy
Member
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Indiana Brain Injury Association
Chair of Board of Directors
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Activities: Chair of the Board of Directors, Board of Directors
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Speaking Engagements
Ethics
NBI
Ethics
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law
ITLA
Interpreting Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Language
Insurance, Capital Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN
NBI
Interpreting Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Language
Brain Inj
ICLEF
Closing Statement in a Brain Injury Case from the Plaintiff's Perspective
Insurance
NBI
Insurance Issues from a Plaintiff's Persepctive
Advanced Trial Tactics
IBD
Opening Statement
Brain Injury from A Plaintiff's Perspective
ICLEF
Brain Injury
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law
ITLA
Advice on UM/UIM Issues
Evidentiary Trial Issues
ICLEF
Advice on Evidentiary Trail Issues
UnderInsured Motorist Issues
ITLA
Dealing with Issues involving Underinsured Motorist Claims
Savvy Practitioners Guide to Insurance Settlements
National Business Institute
Settlement Techniques for the practitioner
Brain Injury
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
How to prepare a case involving Brain Injury for Trial
Duty of Care for Emergency Personnel
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Duty of Care for Ambulance operartors
FMLA
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Family Medical Leave Act Issues
Confidentiality In Group Discussions, Facilitator Leadership Conference
Brain Injury Association of Indiana
Legal and Medical Confidentiality in the Group Discussion Setting
Vocational Rehabilitation for Brain Injury Assessment and Planning
Brain Injury Association of Indiana
Planning for Vocational Assessment for the Brain Injured Individual
Cross Examination
Larmon
I participated in this seminar for three Years at various locations
Deposition Preparation and the Medical Professional
Brain Injury Association of Indiana
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law
Along with Ken Reese I put this all day seminar on each year for Ten Years
Certifications
Board Certified Trial Lawyer
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
Q. Had accident in dump truck I own 4 months after divorce filed is X entitled to any money I receive because of accident
A: This answer is based on Indiana Law.

If you are asking whether your ex spouse is entitled to any money for the damage to the dump truck, that depends. If her name is on the title then yes the spouse would be entitled to funds commensurate with the spouse's ownership interest in the truck. If the spouse's name is not on the tile, but the divorce decree addresses an ownership interest in that spouse in the truck, then yes the spouse would be entitled to funds commensurate with the spouses ownership interest granted in the divorce. If the spouse had no ownership interest in the truck, that spouse would reeive no compensation for the damage to the truck.
Q. What can I do if someone throws something at my moving vehicle on purpose? Its threating.
A: Obtain their license plate number, call police and report it. . Do not try and confront the persons throwing the items at your car.

If it really is intentional the insurance company for the person who threw the item will not pay for the damage. You will likely find that the thrower does not have money to pay for the damage so you may have to make a claim on your uninsured motorist property damage policy.

Your Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist coverages are the only way you can protect your self from those who cause harm but have no resources to pay for the harm they do. never, ever, decline either of these two coverages. i know money can be tight, but these coverages are not as expensive as the cost of paying to get a dent out of your car caused by some jerk throwing something at you. ... Read More
Q. 3 car bumper to bumper accident on interstate. No traffic. I was the 3rd vehicle. Now I’m being sued. How liable am I?
A: The first thing you need to do is take a deep breath, everything is going to be fine. Second, deliver the summons and the complaint to your liability insurance company immediately. The insurance company has a contractual obligation to defend you and to indemnify you. (This means pay any judgment that might be entered against you up to the limit of your liability coverage).

The complaint may state "permanent injury" but the the extent of the claimant's injury will be determined through through the discovery process of your law suit. The discovery process is an information sharing process. So the injured party has to provide all their medical records related to the injury so your insurance company can assess it. The injured party may also have to share medical records of previous injuries to the part of the body they claim was injured in the collision. The claimant may be entitled to be compensated for those injuries caused by the collision, but no more. I say may be entitled to be compensated because the claimant has to prove that your actions were negligent and were a responsible cause of the collision in order to be compensated.

If you were speeding, this will be evidence of negligence on your part. Another question, which might affect the case is how much distance you kept between your car and the other cars. Think of the 2 second rule you learned in drivers ed. You do not say why the first car slammed on her brakes. If it was for stopped traffic that may be reasonable. If it was just to scare the kids, that would not be reasonable and the first driver might have fault for the crash assigned to her.

Ask the attorney assigned to your case by the insurance company all the questions you have. That is your right. It should make you feel less anxious.
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