Donald Poynter | Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer

Don Poynter has been a managing partner of Poynter & Bucheri since 1996.  He is a lifelong resident of Indiana, having grown up in Morgantown.  He is a graduate of Indiana University with a BA in Economics and IU School of Law, Indianapolis.

Mr. Poynter practices personal injury law, having helped thousands of injured persons in their fights against insurance companies.  As an avid motorcyclists, Don is particularly aware of the dangers cars and trucks pose to bikers.  He loves to fight vigorously for their rights of riders.  In his spare time, Don enjoys traveling, gaming and movies.

Let Don's experience go to work for you and ensure that you are protected and compensated for your injuries and losses. Don’t hesitate to contact Don to begin assisting you right away. Contact Poynter & Bucheri to schedule a free consultation with Don or one of our other experienced  personal injury attorneys by calling 1-800-265-9881 or (317) 780-8000.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Poynter & Bucheri, LLC	Indianapolis, IN	11/1996 - present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1996
Indiana University	Bachelors	Economics	05/1992

State / Court	Date
Indiana	1996

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  Eddie Wilkerson (“Wilkerson”) sued Robert Carr (“Carr”) and Lawyer Transport, Inc., (“Lawyer Transport”) (collectively “the defendants”), alleging that Carr and Lawyer Transport were liable for damages suffered by Wilkerson Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 29A05-1410-CT-490 | August 20, 2015 Page 2 of 20 after the vehicle Wilkerson was driving collided with the truck operated by Carr.

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THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT ACCEPT THE FIRST SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM AN INSURANCE COMPANY  (2019-08-22 13:00:29)
Have you been injured in a car accident? If so, an insurance adjuster may have already approached you about settling your insurance claim. If an insurance company knows that it is liable for your claim and wants to limit that liability, it may offer you a quick, low settlement offer to get rid of your claim. It may be more cost-effective for the company to pay a little now instead of paying a lot more later. Do not fall for this insurance tactic. Before you accept the first settlement offer for your injury claim, you need to know these three important facts about car accident injury claims:

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF AUTO ACCIDENT CLAIMS IN INDIANA?  (2019-08-22 13:32:39)
Being involved in a car accident can result in serious injuries and substantial damages for victims and their families. If you or a loved one is injured in an Indianapolis traffic accident, you may receive compensation for your injuries and losses by filing one or more auto accident claims. You may receive compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, property damage, and physical injuries. Seeking out the help of an experienced Indianapolis personal injury attorney won’t undo the wrong, but an attorney can help ensure you pursue all claims open to you for your accident.

DO’S AND DON’TS GUIDE FROM AN INDIANAPOLIS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY  (2019-08-22 13:36:11)
Are you ready to learn about the do’s and don’ts for a personal injury claim from an experienced Indianapolis personal injury lawyer? In this article we discuss: What Should You Do Following A Personal Injury Accident? Things That Could Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim Steps Involved In Investigating A Personal Injury Claim & Settling a Claim Types Of Personal Injury Cases Handled By Poynter & Bucheri The steps you take impact your chance of receiving compensation for your damages, injuries, and losses. Our Indianapolis personal injury attorneys provide the following do’s and don’ts for personal injury claims to help accident victims and their families avoid some of the potential missteps and errors that can hurt their chance of holding the party who caused their injury liable and responsible for damages.

WHAT DOES AN INDIANAPOLIS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY DO FOR YOU?  (2019-08-23 10:11:40)
You may see or hear advertisements by personal injury attorneys on the internet, the radio, or the television, but what does a personal injury attorney do? A personal injury attorney represents clients who have civil liability claims. They handle cases which involve intentional torts or negligence. A civil lawsuit seeks compensation from a person or entity that caused harm to another person. A personal injury attorney is hired to represent the injured party to negotiate a settlement of the claim or file a personal injury lawsuit when the parties cannot settle a dispute.

FOUR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDIANAPOLIS TRUCK ACCIDENTS AND CAR ACCIDENTS  (2019-08-23 10:14:09)
If you have seen an accident involving a large truck or commercial vehicle, you already know that these crashes are not your typical traffic accident. Accidents involving large vehicles are different from crashes involving cars, small trucks, or motorcycles. Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other large truck accidents typically result in more fatalities and catastrophic injuries than collisions involving only passenger vehicles. However, there are other differences that make accident claims involving large trucks more difficult to handle.