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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May 3, 2023 / Personal Injury

Jockey Fights for Mobility After Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries can cause lasting damage and change a person’s life forever. The kind of accident that leads to a serious spinal cord injury can strike anyone, and it pays to use caution and proper safety measures to protect yourself from becoming a victim. One victim of such an injury is speaking out. She has […]

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July 28, 2022 / Personal Injury

Legal Definition of Permanent Total Disability

Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers Defines Permanent Total Disability  A Definition of Permanent Total Disability PTD, also known as permanent total disability, are those benefits awarded to employees who are permanently or completely disabled from a work related injury. If an employee is unable to work due to injuries, Indiana law states that an employer’s […]

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February 11, 2021 / Personal Injury

Lawsuit Filed for Death of Mother and Twin Daughters

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 2021) – A lawsuit was filed today in the Marion County Superior Court against several defendants allegedly responsible for the deaths of Alanna Koons and her two 18-month-old twin daughters Ruby and June Koons on July 14, 2019.  The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Joey Koons, the husband of Alanna and […]

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May 24, 2020 / Personal Injury

What Is the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund?

If you have been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare professional, you may be interested in pursuing a medical malpractice claim to fight for the compensation you need to pay for medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and other damages. These economic and non-economic damages can add up quickly. What happens if the healthcare provider’s medical […]

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September 6, 2019 / Personal Injury

Four Types of Elder Financial Abuse and Exploitation

It’s horrible to imagine someone taking advantage of your elderly loved one’s financial situation, but the unfortunate reality is that it happens all the time. Studies on financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly provide a wide range of statistics. Statistics of total annual costs vary widely, with minimums of $3 billion each year and some […]

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May 25, 2019 / Personal Injury

The Differences Between Civil and Criminal Trials in Indiana

Civil and criminal trials are handled differently in Indiana. The process can be confusing, so use our guide to understand how they work. Before the Trial In a civil case, allegations are presented in the form of a complaint that is filed with the court by the plaintiff. The complaint contains the relevant facts and […]

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