No billboards. No nonsense. Just relentless advocacy.

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Personal Injury

No one wakes up and expects to be injured that day. When an injury upends your life, you need more than loud advertising and quick promises. You need steady, compassionate counsel that is not afraid to stand up to insurers and powerful defendants. Our practice combines personal attention and practical support during recovery. We listen first to understand how the injury affects your daily life, medical needs, and financial pressures, then build a focused plan that protects your health, your rights, and your future.

We handle the details so you can focus on getting better: coordinating with medical providers, documenting losses, preserving evidence, and managing communications with insurers, and when necessary - filing suit and litigating to make sure the negligent parties are held accountable.

Clients choose us because we treat them with respect, explain options in plain english, and combine empathy with the toughness required to face bullies in the system. If you can’t have your attorney over for dinner because you can never get a hold of them, do you really know that they are there for you? If you want clear guidance, steady support through recovery, and an advocate who will protect your rights without the billboard theatrics, this is the place to start.

Overview

Types of Injuries We Represent Clients For

• Auto Accidents

• Catastrophic Accidents

• Defamation

• Slip and falls

• Animal Bites

• Premises Liability

No fee unless you recover. Then our fee is 30%.

Our Approach

When someone is hurt, they need an advocate who combines genuine care with the willingness to stand up to insurers. Our approach centers on listening first, supporting recovery, and then using focused, strategic advocacy to secure the best results possible. We treat every client with respect and dignity while preparing to be firm and relentless when the situation demands it.

  • Listen and prioritize.

    We start by understanding how the injury has affected your life: medical needs, work, family responsibilities, and short‑ and long‑term goals. Your priorities shape every decision we make.

  • We come to you.

    We know it can be difficult to get around, that’s why we always are willing to meet our clients at their homes. The kind of advocacy you’d expect from a small-town-lawyer.

  • Practical, timely case management.

    We preserve evidence, meet deadlines, and build a clear, organized record of damages and liability so your claim is strong and defensible. Timely action reduces risk and increases leverage.

  • Clear, honest guidance.

    We set realistic expectations about timing, likely outcomes, and costs. We pursue efficient resolutions when fair settlements are available and prepare to fight when they are not.

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Straightforward Process. Zero Guessing.

Our goal is to remove uncertainty from the legal process. From the moment you reach out, you’ll know exactly what to expect, what comes next, and who is handling your matter. No confusion. No chasing updates.

Step 1

Tell us what you need in a few quick clicks.


You provide the basics — your issue, your goals, and the best way to reach you. This helps us prepare before we ever get on a call.

Step 2

We meet to understand your situation in detail.


Once we receive and review your information, we will follow up with you to schedule a meeting over the phone to gather some more information, answer any questions you may have, and help you understand your options.

Step 3

We send you a retainer agreement.


Once you’re ready to move forward, we send a straightforward retainer agreement so we can begin representing you immediately. Clear terms, transparent pricing, and no surprises.

Step 4

You relax, and we take it from here.


We begin work on your matter while keeping you updated every step of the way, providing you with the peace of mind that you deserve.

Our Experience

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Licensed Indiana Attorney Matt Shelton gained valuable litigation experience during his time in law school working at Student Legal Services, where he worked on a variety of legal matters for the IU-Bloomington community.

This experience in conjunction with the litigation experience Matt has gained since founding Shelton Law P.C. provides Matt the groundwork necessary to handle cases involving injuries.

Following law school and prior to founding Shelton Law P.C., Matt worked for a real estate developer providing a variety of legal support, including drafting, negotiating, reviewing and structuring deals in the real estate development industry. This experience provided Matt with the valuable skill of negotiation which has translated well over to litigation matters and is used regularly in his practice.

Contact us for a courtesy consultation

We will reach back out to you within 24 hours to schedule an initial consultation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at (317)-804-1495.

Personal Injury FAQs

Do I need a lawyer?

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Everyone situation is different, so it depends. Generally, an attorney is recommended when there is clearly injury, fault is disputed or rests with the other party, or when you are having difficulty negotiating with insurers to achieve a fair settlement.

How long do I have to file a claim in Indiana?

2

The statute of limitations for most tort claims (the legal term for “civil wrong”) in Indiana is 2 years from the date of the incident. This statute of limitations is much shorter when the other party is a governmental entity.

Is Indiana an at-fault state?

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Indiana operates under a modified comparative fault framework, where a party seeking recovery for an injury cannot themselves be more than 50% at fault for their injury. In other words, if you were the main cause of your own injury, you are completely barred from recovery. If you are at-fault, but your fault is less than 51% of the total fault, your award for damages is reduced by the percentage of fault attributable to your actions.

What is your fee?

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Like other personal injury cases, we work on a contingency basis - meaning we are free unless we get you a settlement or verdict. Our contingency fee is 30% of the settlement or verdict, which is less than the average personal injury attorney’s fee of 33% - meaning more money in your pocket. This fee may vary depending on whether the case settles or goes to trial.

What damages can I recover?

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There three main kinds of damages you can recover in a personal injury action in Indiana - (i) Economic damages, (ii) Non-economic damages, and (iii) Punitive damages. Economic damages are damages that are quantifiable, monetary losses that stem from the injury. Think medical bills, lost wages, therapy costs, lost earnings capacity, and lost value of property. Non-economic damages are intangible losses that are not easy to place a dollar value on, such as emotional distress, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering. Punitive damages, which are rare, are awarded in instances where the defendant’s conduct is determined to be grossly negligent and beyond all bounds of decency.

Will my case go to trial?

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Not necessarily. Each case is different and depending on the willingness of the insurance company, the evidence, and the policy limits, the case may not need to go to trial to receive a just award. However, sometimes it can help a case to go to trial, depending on the facts. We are not afraid to take cases to trial when necessary to obtain justice for our clients.

In which counties do you represent injured Hoosiers?

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Matt Shelton serves every single county in the state of Indiana, and is licensed appear in every state court. This includes the following counties: Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Daviess, Dearborn, Decatur, DeKalb, Delaware, Dubois, Elkhart, Fayette, Floyd, Fountain, Franklin, Fulton, Gibson, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jackson, Jasper, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Martin, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Ohio, Orange, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Porter, Posey, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, St. Joseph, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Switzerland, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Warrick, Washington, Wayne, Wells, White, and Whitley.