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William W. "Bill" Hurst, Personal Injury Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN

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William W. "Bill" Hurst is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.

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  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About William W. "Bill" Hurst: William W. "Bill" Hurst is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by William W. "Bill" Hurst

William concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

William takes personal injury matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Biography

About William W. "Bill" Hurst — Attorney of Indiana personal injury experience

William W. "Bill" Hurst is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.

Bill Hurst has successfully represented hundreds of accident victims, and has limited his practice to being an Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer for thirty-five (35) years. Bill has helped families with tragic, life altering injuries, and even deaths, obtain substantial verdicts and settlements to compensate for their losses.

Bill is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and has been for over twenty-five (25) years. He has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” every year including and since its first publication in 2004. In 2013 Bill was selected as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the American Trial Lawyers Association and in 1998 Bill was named the “Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Bill and his law firm also have the highest rating given by Martindale Hubble, an attorney rating company.

Bill and his staff have the experience and resources to take on any personal injury case no matter how complex. We never collect a fee unless we get money for you. The Law Office of William W. Hurst specializes in the cases listed here:

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident please contact us today for a free consultation at (317) 636-0808 or (800) 636-0808. We are here for you! No Fee Until You Get Paid!

How William handles personal injury matters

Bill Hurst has successfully represented hundreds of accident victims, and has limited his practice to being an Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer for thirty-five (35) years. Bill has helped families with tragic, life altering injuries, and even deaths, obtain substantial verdicts and settlements to compensate for their losses. Bill is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and has been for over…

Who William represents

William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

William W. "Bill" Hurst's legal education and bar admissions

  • Indiana University Bloomington

    J.D. · 1966

Jurisdictions

William's state bar admissions

  • Indiana, Indiana

    ACTIVE

William studied at J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington.

Law school and academic background

William completed J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of William W. "Bill" Hurst

William has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Public Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer, 2004-Present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Lawyers in Indiana, National Trial Lawyers Association

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trial Lawyer of The Year, 1998, Indiana Trial Lawyers Assocation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury (2026).

Locations

William W. "Bill" Hurst's office in Indianapolis

William's primary office is at 50 South Meridian Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

50 South Meridian Street, Suite 600

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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Hiring guide

How to hire William W. "Bill" Hurst — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; William will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for William

William discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

William's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about William W. "Bill" Hurst

  • How much does it cost to hire William for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does William offer a free consultation?

    William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Indiana typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can William take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?

    William is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — William will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with William?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is William accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    William's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Carmel in Indiana

William handles personal injury matters throughout Indiana. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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