Indianapolis Personal Injury Blog

We have all been there. Whether it was a simple parking lot fender bender, getting rear-ended at a stoplight, or a 5-car pile-up on the highway, most people on the road have experienced some kind of car crash in their lives. The car insurance industry estimates that the average driver will file a claim for […]

This year the Law Office of William W. Hurst, LLC is proud to sponsor the Team from Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, FL. A group of fifteen (15) High School Students from Satellite High School will be attending the Florida State Spanish Conference (FSSC) from March 14-16, 2019 at Orlando Wyndham Resort of International […]

The recent release of the 2019 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws has indicated that every state has room for improvement, some more than others. In 2017, there were more than 37,000 fatalities linked to motor vehicle accidents. The Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety suggest if every state passed at least one safety measure […]

Congratulations to our very own Attorney, Alexander J. Limontes, who has been named a Member/Partner at the Law Office of William W. Hurst, LLC. While in law school, Alex was a law clerk for Bill Hurst of Mitchell, Hurst, Jacobs and Dick. After graduating from IU McKinney School of Law, Alex’s affinity for trying cases […]

E-Scooters are becoming overwhelmingly popular and they are creating a new legal landscape. Bird and Lime companies have both stated safety as a top priority. However, studies have shown riders and pedestrians have suffered scooter related injuries. A small study showed that about 40% of scooter related injuries were head injuries and about 32% suffered […]

After you have been injured, you are entitled to compensation. The type and amount of compensation depends on the injury, bills, the cause of the injury, negligence/bad faith of the defendant, etc. The attorney you retain can also heavy influence your recovery through knowledge, experience, and dedication. Legal terms and phrases can be confusing even […]

We have all been frustrated by other drivers’ poor driving skills. In 2017, more than 37,000 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents. The recent release of the 2019 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws indicated that every single state has laws that need to be implemented to ensure maximum driver safety. Although, some bad […]

Johnson & Johnson—Powder Fiasco In recent years, multiple juries have found Johnson & Johnson liable for using contaminated talc in their powder products, which caused cancer in consumers. In July, a jury awarded $4.69 billion to plaintiffs. However, other juries have found tainted talc and cancer claims against Johnson & Johnson unfounded. These types of […]

Before or after receiving visiting a hospital, do you wonder how much your treatment costs and what exactly the charges are for? In an attempt to create price transparency for patients, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a new rule. The new rule will, among other things, require hospitals to post their […]