Vernon J. Petri & Associates, P.C.
Indiana injury lawyers. Over 50 years in court.
Vernon Petri has been representing injured Hoosiers since 1966. Truck crashes, medical malpractice, and other catastrophic injuries are what we handle, and we have a record of winning the recoveries victims and their families need to move forward.
Truck Injury Settlement for a Victim's Family.
A commercial truck crash left a family without a loved one. Getting this result took deep investigation, expert testimony, and the kind of trial preparation our firm has built its reputation on over the past five decades.
Among other recent recoveries
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own merits.
Recognition & Memberships
A career measured by peers and the courtroom.
- Master Trial AdvocateAmerican Trial Lawyers Association
- MASTER Fellow in Trial AdvocacyAcademy of Trial Lawyers
- Million Dollar Advocates ForumVerdicts and settlements over $1 million
- Super LawyersPeer recognition
- America's Top 100 AttorneysLifetime achievement
- American Association for JusticeNational trial-bar membership
What We Handle
The cases we handle.
We focus on serious injury and wrongful death cases. The kind that require deep investigation and the resources to take on insurance companies, hospitals, and big corporations.
Truck Crash & Auto Injury
Serious crashes involving commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, and negligently maintained highways.
Learn morePersonal Injury
Holding negligent parties accountable when their actions cause life-altering harm.
Learn moreMedical Malpractice
Birth injuries, cancer misdiagnosis, nursing home abuse, defective prescription drugs.
Learn moreInjured Truck Drivers
Representing the men and women behind the wheel when they're the ones hurt on the job.
Learn moreTraumatic Brain Injury
Complex litigation for survivors of TBI and their families.
Learn moreNot Sure?
Tell us what happened.
Every situation is different. A short conversation with Vernon can help you understand what your options really are.
About Vernon Petri
A trial lawyer's trial lawyer.
For more than 50 years, Vernon Petri has been practicing law, representing injured people. He entered the legal battlefield after serving 8 years as a Counter Intelligence Agent during the Vietnam War, and currently serves as President of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Chicago Chapter.
Accepted into the FBI but given leave to obtain his law degree first, Vernon served 8 years as Prosecuting Attorney and was elected President of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Association. For the past 50 years, he has represented countless truck crash victims and families facing catastrophic injury.
Results
A record of substantial recoveries.
Every case is different, and past results never guarantee future outcomes. That said, results matter. Here is a selection of recent settlements and verdicts.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits.
Client Voices
In their own words.
"Mr. Petri handled a personal injury case for me several years ago. His investigators gathered evidence within hours after the accident. The insurance company settled shortly after he presented the evidence. I could not have been more satisfied."
"My gratitude for everything. They truly are my heroes. My case was not an easy one. The attorneys at the firm took my case without knowing whether they would receive any payment, and worked tirelessly for over a year on my behalf."
"That phone call would turn out to be one of the smartest calls I would ever make. Vern was able to settle the claim for much more than I could have on my own. We formed a life-long friendship."
Free Case Evaluation
Hurt in a truck crash or injury? Talk to Vernon today.
No fee is charged unless we win your case. Consultations are confidential and free.