February 18, 2025 / Personal Injury

How to Sue a City for Negligence

Suing a City for Negligence Personal injury law is the section of law surrounding situations of injury, whether that be physical, emotional, or mental injury, due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. Personal injury law can cover cases such as brain injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death. Typically, in personal injury cases, plaintiffs […]

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February 4, 2025 / Personal Injury

Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board

Birth injuries resulting from medical malpractice are deeply tragic, as avoidable errors during childbirth can have lasting impacts on both the baby and the family. Mistakes such as improper labor management or insufficient fetal monitoring not only threaten the newborn’s health but also impose emotional and financial strains that may persist for generations. Doctors have […]

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January 31, 2025 / Personal Injury

Insurance Bad Faith Claims in Indiana

Do you have an insurance bad faith claim in Indiana? Learn what insurance bad faith claims are and how our Indianapolis attorneys can help you determine if you have a claim against an insurer for breach of faith. When an Indiana insurer fails to pay a claim on a policy, the policyholder has two possible legal options. Typically, when an […]

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December 9, 2024 / Personal Injury

What Is the Difference Between a Verdict and a Settlement?

Getting injured in an unexpected accident can completely alter your daily life. In addition to your physical injuries, you may also experience frustration, worry, and fear. This is why if you’ve been injured by another person’s negligence, that person should be held accountable.  You are entitled to compensation to cover these unexpected expenses and the […]

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December 9, 2024 / Personal Injury

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases?

The Indiana statute of limitations for personal injury is two years. That means you have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim for compensation. In Indianapolis, the experienced personal injury lawyers at  Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers can help you stay ahead of this deadline. Contact us at (317) 920-6400 to learn more. If you have […]

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December 9, 2024 / Personal Injury

When Your Personal Injury Settlement Is Taxable in Indiana

Trying to settle a personal injury claim is overwhelming. It can be stressful to get the money that you need and deserve after your accident. One of the only things that could make it worse is worrying about the IRS and what portion of your settlement they will want. In the United States, money that’s […]

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December 9, 2024 / Personal Injury

Emotional Damages: It’s Not Just About the Money

While a personal injury attorney can help you win a settlement for reimbursing your expenses after an accident, no amount of litigation or money will ever make the pain go away. Accident victims are human, and fixing problems isn’t just about paying medical bills. An accident can put a lot of strain on a family […]

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December 9, 2024 / Personal Injury

Can You Sue the Government for Negligence?

If a person has been injured in a car accident with a government vehicle, experienced medical malpractice at a government facility, or is injured at a government facility, we are often asked the question, “Can you sue the government?” The short answer is possibly. Many lawsuits involving the government fall under personal injury law and auto accidents. Yes, […]

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November 19, 2024 / Personal Injury

Punitive Damage Awards in Indiana

In a personal injury case, most plaintiffs are seeking damages to compensate them for an injury caused by another party. For example, after a car crash, an injured driver might seek money from the negligent driver to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These monetary awards are called compensatory damages as […]

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November 6, 2024 / Personal Injury

Dram Shop Laws

If you’ve been injured or suffered property damage through the actions of an intoxicated person, dram shop laws may be of interest to you. What’s a Dram? A dram is a small unit of liquid measure. Bars, pubs, and taverns used to sell liquor by the dram. A similar term in a more modern language […]

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