October 30, 2024 / Personal Injury

When Summer Fun Goes South: Dangers of Swimming and Diving

Swimming and diving are classic summer pastimes, and many people take to the water to have fun while the sun shines. Unfortunately, a day at the pool can easily turn tragic. Every year in the United States, diving injuries cost nearly $1.8 billion in losses for medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Swimming […]

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October 30, 2024 / Personal Injury

Preponderance of Evidence: What to Know

If your personal injury case heads to trial, you may wonder how the court will decide if the defendant is to blame. In civil cases, like personal injury, the court uses the preponderance of evidence to determine fault. Read on to learn what preponderance of evidence is and when it applies.  What Is Preponderance of […]

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October 22, 2024 / Personal Injury

Special Damages vs. General Damages: What’s the Difference?

In a personal injury case, special damages are awarded for economic losses such as medical bills. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, contact the experienced Indianapolis attorneys at  Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers to find out what your claim might be worth. Call (317) 920-6400. It’s no secret that legal terminology can be confusing. […]

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October 9, 2024 / Personal Injury

Insurance Claim Denials & Hiring Insurance Lawyers

Insurance companies have a duty under the law to deal fairly and in good faith with their clients. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always occur. These cases are often referred to as insurance claim denials or bad faith claims. What Are Bad Faith Insurance Claims? Insurance claim denials or bad faith claims arise when a policyholder believes […]

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April 24, 2024 / Personal Injury

What’s the Difference Between a Settlement and a Verdict?

Generally speaking, a settlement is the result of a negotiation, while a verdict is the outcome of a trial. These are two possible outcomes in a personal injury accident legal dispute. Both are intended to resolve the case, but they are each the result of a different type of legal proceeding. Let’s examine the differences […]

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April 22, 2024 / Personal Injury

Who Are the Parties in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

If you’re venturing into the legal world for the first time, you will likely encounter an entirely new lexicon. From insurance adjusters to the judge and jury, it’s easy to lose track of who’s who in the courtroom. But it’s important to know who everyone is so that you understand what’s happening throughout your case. […]

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April 1, 2024 / Personal Injury

Chain of Causation: Legal Definition and Examples

Chain of causation is a legal term that links the elements of negligence together. The chain of causation is the complete link from the defendant’s negligent action (or inaction) to the victim’s injury. For example, suppose a doctor examines a patient with a history of skin cancer. Despite having this risk factor documented in the patient’s file, […]

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February 6, 2024 / Personal Injury

What Is Tort Law And Why Is it Important?

If you haven’t extensively studied law, terms like criminal law, civil law, and administrative law might feel intimidating when you come across them. Torts is one term frequently misunderstood. If you pursue a personal injury case, you might encounter the phase tort law and wonder what it means. Keep reading to learn all about tort […]

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October 23, 2023 / Personal Injury

Attorney Referral: What it Means for Your Case

If you’ve begun the process of hiring a lawyer, you may find that they want to refer your case to another lawyer. This process can seem confusing at first. We will define what an attorney referral truly means, why you might be referred to another attorney, and what are the implications for your case. What […]

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