James F. Ludlow
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
James F. Ludlow, Attorney at Law, P.C.
Practice areas: Personal Injury
Licensed in Indiana since: 1987
Education: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026 James F. Ludlow, Attorney at Law, P.C.
9520 East Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46229 Phone: 317-897-9466 Email: James F. Ludlow Visit website
Details 
James Ludlow brings over 25 years experience of exclusively representing injured people or the families of those wrongfully killed. With more than two decades of experience in handling injury claims, James Ludlow understands the serious injuries that can result from accidents, and how specific injuries may affect his clients over their lifetime. With this knowledge, he makes sure that the liability insurance company of the person who caused the accident, and if necessary any jury that may hear the case, understands the nature of the injury and its long-term consequences so that his clients receive the compensation they rightfully deserve.
First Admitted: 1987, Indiana
Professional Webpage: https://www.jamesludlowatty.com/attorney-profile/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Indiana State Bar Association (Member); Indianapolis Bar Association (Member); American Association for Justice (Member); Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors)
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Auto Accident Verdict Client was driver of car that crashed into another car that made a left hand turn in front of her. Client sustained a les franc tendon injury to her foot that requried surgical repair but which left residual problems with standing or walking for long periods. Jury verdict for $320,000.
- Auto Accident Case 28 year old police officer collided with elderly motorist while attempting to stop another speeding motorist, causing the police officer to develop a blood clot in his leg called deep venous thrombosis. Unfortunately, the blood clot in the police officer's leg did not dissolve, causing chronic leg pain. Case settled for payment of $687,500.
- Delivery Van Accident Case51-year-old woman was rear-ended by a delivery van with defective brakes. Client sustained a cervical spinal cord injury that required a fusion of four vertebrae in her neck. Case settled prior to trial for $1,625,000.
- Van Accident CaseClient was a passenger in van that crashed into side of bridge when driver was attempting to light a cigarette. Client, who was homeless at time of accident, sustained tibial plateau fracture of right knee that required surgical repair. Case settled without filing of lawsuit for $500,000.
- Bicycle/Auto Accident CaseClient on bicycle was struck while crossing an intersection by a car which disregarded a stop light. Client sustained a head injury and spinal cord bruise that eventually resolved. Case settled prior to trial for $325,000.
- Burn Accident Case 6-year-old client suffered burns on leg when neighborhood boy poured gasoline in bowl and ignited it, thereby accidently causing the pants leg of child client to catch fire. Case settled for payment of $250,000.
- Car Accident with Severe Injuries and Difficult Liability FactsIn this case, there was little dispute that the relative who was driving the car in which the child was a passenger was primarily responsible for the accident. However, the question was whether another person or corporate entity had any responsibility for the accident. After a thorough investigation and uncovering details about the other driver, the answer to this question was, yes. Read more about how I helped a 9-year-old boy who suffered severe injuries in car crash receive compensation from both drivers’ insurance carriers.
- Trucking Accident Case 48-year-old client in van that was rear-ended at stop light by delivery truck. Client sustained injury to the long thoracic nerve in his shoulder that permanently affected the ability to use his arm. Case settled prior to trial for $1,625,000.
- Grocery Store Slip And Fall Client fell in grocery store checkout lane due to unnoticed produce on floor. Client sustained meniscus tear of right knee and labrum tear of right hip that required surgical repair. Liability was contested. Case settled prior to trial for $168,000.
- Auto Accident Case 55 year old client involved in rear-end collision. Client sustained moderate rotator cuff tear of shoulder that required surgical repair, with good physical recovery and little or no residual impairment. Case settled without filing of lawsuit for $119,000.
- Truck Accident Verdict 34 year old construction worker suffered a knee injury when his van was struck on driver's side by a dump truck, causing a torn meniscus and damage to articular cartilage of his kneecap that required surgery. Verdict obtained for $262,500.
- Trucking Accident Case 51-year-old client was involved in a crash at an intersection when a semi-truck disregarded a stoplight, thus crashing into the side of client’s van. Client’s injuries consisted of tibial plateau fracture of right knee and femur with surgical repair. Case settled prior to trial for $1,250,000.
- Slip And Fall Verdict Client fell in Speedway Gas Station due to water on entrance floor. Client sustained meniscus tear of right knee that required surgical repair. Liability was strongly contested. Result at trial was $150,000 verdict.
Videos
- Firm Overview, www.jamesludlowatty.com/
Pro bono / Community Service
- Rotary International, Member Board of Directors; Dayspring Center; Dress for Success; Future Promises; Old Bethel Food Pantry; Second Helpings; Shop with a Cop
Educational Background
- Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, M.B.A., with honors, 1984; Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, B.S., with honors, 1982, 1984
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Ethics and Admissibility of Recorded Telephone Conversations, The Verdict; "Obtaining a Tortfeasor’s Drug & Alcohol Treatment Records," The Verdict; "How to Recover Uncontested Medical Expenses in a Motion for Partial Summary Judgement," The Verdict; "Indiana’s Tort Prejudgement Interest – How to Make it Work for Your Client," The Verdict; "Admissibility of the Existence of Liability Insurance via the Defendant’s Expert Witness," The Indiana Lawyer
Honors
- James Ludlow brings over 30 years experience of exclusively representing injured people or the families of those wrongfully killed. With more than two decades of experience in handling injury claims, James Ludlow understands the serious injuries that can result from accidents, and how specific injuries may affect his clients over their lifetime. With this knowledge, he makes sure that the liability insurance company of the person who caused the accident, and if necessary any jury that may hear the case, understands the nature of the injury and its long-term consequences so that his clients receive the compensation they rightfully deserve., The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Personal Injury Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America®, 2019
Office location for James F. Ludlow
9520 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Selections
10 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026