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William W. Hurst
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Law Office of William W. Hurst, LLC
50 S. Meridian St., Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Carmel Indiana Personal Injury Lawyer
The Law Office of William W. Hurst has been committed to helping accident victims in Carmel, IN for 35 years and we can provide you with a top rated Carmel Personal Injury Lawyer. Our attorneys have the experience to handle any type of injury claim including car accidents, semi-truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. Carmel Personal Injury Lawyer William “Bill” Hurst and his staff have successfully represented hundreds of clients from Carmel, IN over the last 35 years, successfully getting them the compensation they deserve for their injuries. We provide a free initial consultation and we don’t charge a fee unless we get compensation for you.
Carmel Accident and Injury Statistics/News
Carmel, Indiana has a population of approximately 85,000 people and is home to some of the nicest homes and one of the largest schools in the state. The city is constantly seeking ways to improve and recently began implementing “round-a-bouts” in order to decrease traffic and accidents. 
This has proven effective as near 60 round-a-bouts that have now replaced 4-way traffic signals and intersections, resulting in a nearly 40% decrease in accidents. That being said, accidents still occur and a Carmel Personal Injury Lawyer can help when they do.
That being said, many accident still occur in Carmel each Year. In 2013 there were 1,937 reported accidents involving 3,764 vehicles, and 4,815 individuals. Of those 1,937 accidents 197 resulted in occupants requiring medical care. Those requiring Medical Care are encouraged to seek out the advice of a Personal Injury Lawyer in order to make certain that they are fully compensated for their injuries.
Some additional statistics on accidents in Carmel, IN reveal:
- The average damage to vehicles in these accidents is $2,855.
- Alcohol was a contributing factor in 20% of the accidents.
- 132 Accidents were “hit & runs”
- 98% of the drivers in these accidents were wearing seat belts.
While the Carmel Personal Injury Attorneys at the Law Office of William W. Hurst hope that you and your loved ones never have to experience being involved in an accident, we want you to know that we are here for you and will do whatever we can to help if you are. Our attorneys have over 40 years of experience dealing with personal injury claims and will make sure you are fully compensated for your injuries. Contact us by filling out this form or by calling us as (317) 636-0808.
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Aug
The Indianapolis Star reports that Indianapolis ranked 39th overall for “best & worst cities to drive in” and 82nd in driver safety among the 100 largest cities in the United States. The study, conducted by WalletHub, compared the cities across four dimensions, which included the cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and…
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Aug
Traumatic Brain Injury is an acceleration-deceleration brain injury most commonly caused by car accidents, blast trauma during combat, and severe sports injuries. There is first a direct injury—the acceleration—and then a rebound injury, when the brain moves within the skull. Concussions are a mild form of traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The parts of the…
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Aug
Once a law suit is filed, both an insured and insurer have obligations to fulfill under their policy agreement. Indiana law recognizes the validity of cooperation clauses and an insured’s breach of that clause can preclude recovery under the policy. This can be worrisome for injured plaintiff’s dealing with a non-compliant defendant. There are three…
Indianapolis Ranks Among Least Safe Cities for Drivers in the United States
By Bill Hurst