Who are the 10 best injury lawyers in Indiana? The ten firms below each focus on personal injury, publish their offices and terms on their own websites, and take cases from Indiana residents, starting with Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates in Northwest Indiana.
Indiana is a big state for an injury case. A crash in Hammond, a fall in Evansville and a malpractice claim in Lafayette will be handled in different courts, often by different local lawyers.
So this list is built to be used by region. For each firm we say where its offices are, what it handles and who it fits best, so you can shortlist the two or three firms closest to you.
At a glance
- Our first pick is Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates, an injury firm with offices in Portage, Valparaiso and Highland that serves Northwest Indiana and the Chicago area.
- Indiana gives you two years to file most injury lawsuits, and much less time to give notice when a city, county or the state is involved.
- If you are found more than 50% at fault, Indiana law bars your recovery, so early evidence matters.
How We Chose and Ranked These Firms
We read each firm’s own website in October 2026: its homepage, its office details and, where useful, a practice or location page.
We did not use paid directories, and we did not rank by the size of past verdicts, because an old result says little about your case.
How we ranked them
- Injury focus: personal injury is a core practice, with dedicated pages for the cases injured people bring most often.
- Local reach: real Indiana offices, stated plainly, and a clear service area, so you know whether the firm is near you.
- Access and record: free consultations, contingency fees, home or virtual meetings, language access, and the results or credentials the firm publishes itself.
The ranking applies those three criteria. Every firm here is a serious choice; the order reflects how well each one combines a broad injury practice, local offices and easy access for the clients it serves.
The 10 Best Injury Lawyers in Indiana
Before the list, five Indiana rules that shape almost every injury claim. They apply no matter which firm you hire, and several of them run on short clocks.
The notice deadlines are the ones people miss most often. A claim against a city bus or a county road crew can be lost months before the two-year lawsuit deadline. The table then compares the ten firms.
| Firm | Best For | Indiana Offices |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates | Northwest Indiana injuries, including crashes that cross into Illinois | Portage, Valparaiso, Highland |
| 2. Ken Nunn Law Office | Cases likely to need a jury trial | Bloomington, Indianapolis |
| 3. Wilson Kehoe Winingham | Indianapolis clients, including Spanish speakers | Indianapolis |
| 4. CohenMalad, LLP | High-stakes cases that need a large trial team | Indianapolis |
| 5. Keller & Keller | Clients who cannot travel to an office | Serves 18 Indiana cities |
| 6. Hensley Legal Group | A local office in most parts of the state | Ten, from Hammond to Evansville |
| 7. Wagner Reese | Birth injury and medical malpractice | Serves cities statewide, incl. Evansville |
| 8. Hovde Dassow + Deets | Serious malpractice and catastrophic injury | Indianapolis, Lafayette |
| 9. Craig, Kelley & Faultless | Semi truck crashes | Indianapolis, Batesville, Fort Wayne, South Bend |
| 10. Stephenson Rife | Trial-tested help in Shelbyville and central Indiana | Shelbyville |
1. Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates
Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates represents injury victims across Indiana and Illinois. Its main office is on Willowcreek Road in Portage, with more offices in Valparaiso and Highland.
Its personal injury practice covers car and truck crashes, wrongful death, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect. The firm also handles workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability, which often run alongside an injury claim.
The firm reports over $200 million recovered for clients and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Injury cases are taken on contingency, with a free consultation and no fee unless it recovers compensation.
Its Portage office page says the lawyers will visit clients at the hospital or at home, and can also meet by Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Best for: an injury in Northwest Indiana, such as Porter or Lake County, or a crash that involves both Indiana and Illinois.
2. Ken Nunn Law Office
Ken Nunn Law Office has been winning injury cases since 1968, according to its site. It has offices in Bloomington and in downtown Indianapolis, and attorney Vicky Nunn now owns the firm.
The firm says it has led Indiana for over 20 years in the number of injury jury trials, and reports over $1 billion collected for clients. It charges no fee unless it wins.
Best for: a contested case in south central Indiana or Indianapolis where the insurer may force a trial.
3. Wilson Kehoe Winingham
Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers has represented injured people for more than 50 years from its main office on North Meridian Street in Indianapolis.
It reports 4,000+ cases resolved for clients and says members of its team have been honored as Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year. The site states plainly: “Hablamos Español.”
Best for: an injured person in Indianapolis or Marion County, including families who prefer to talk in Spanish.
4. CohenMalad, LLP
CohenMalad, LLP is an Indianapolis trial firm founded in 1968, with its office at One Indiana Square downtown.
Its homepage lists 30+ attorneys and more than $1 billion recovered for clients. That depth matters when a case needs several lawyers, outside experts and a long fight with a well-funded defendant.
Best for: a catastrophic injury or wrongful death case where the other side has deep resources.
5. Keller & Keller
Keller & Keller says it has been maximizing settlements since 1936. Its Indiana site lists 18 cities it serves, from Anderson and Gary to New Albany and Terre Haute.
The firm offers to come to you if your injuries keep you from traveling, and it has Spanish-speaking lawyers. Its Evansville page says no attorney fee is collected unless the firm wins, though clients may owe court costs.
Best for: someone recovering at home who wants the first meetings to happen there.
6. Hensley Legal Group
Hensley Legal Group lists ten Indiana offices: Indianapolis, Elkhart, Evansville, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Hammond, Lafayette, Muncie and South Bend.
The firm says it has worked for the people of Indiana for over 25 years. It promises no fee until it wins, offers 24/7 service and advertises “Se Habla Español.”
Best for: an injured person who wants a local office in a mid-sized Indiana city.
7. Wagner Reese
Wagner Reese, LLP was founded in 1997 by Stephen M. Wagner, and Jason R. Reese joined as a partner in 2000. It handles personal injury, medical malpractice, birth injury and wrongful death cases across Indiana.
Its Evansville page describes it as a Tier One Best Lawyers law firm working on contingency, so clients pay nothing unless the case brings compensation.
Best for: a birth injury or medical malpractice claim, which follows its own Indiana procedure.
8. Hovde Dassow + Deets
Hovde Dassow + Deets has offices in Indianapolis and Lafayette and says it represents clients throughout Indiana. It has represented injury victims for more than 50 years.
The firm reports over $55 million in medical malpractice recoveries since 2010, alongside truck, motor vehicle and wrongful death work. Consultations are free.
Best for: a serious medical malpractice case, especially in the Lafayette area or Indianapolis.
9. Craig, Kelley & Faultless
Craig, Kelley & Faultless says it has helped injury victims for more than 30 years. It names Indianapolis, Batesville, Fort Wayne and South Bend among the places it serves.
Truck crashes are a clear focus: its homepage presents the firm as truck accident and personal injury lawyers. It also reports an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 24/7 case evaluation line.
Best for: a crash with a semi truck, particularly in southeastern Indiana.
10. Stephenson Rife
Stephenson Rife has served Indiana since 1976 from its office on Intelliplex Drive in Shelbyville.
The firm reports more than 100 civil jury trials across 18 states and lists membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates. It offers free consultations to potential clients.
Best for: an injury in Shelby County or nearby central Indiana, with a local team ready for trial.
How to Choose the Right Injury Lawyer in Indiana
Start with geography. A firm with an office near the crash site knows the local courts and can meet you more easily. Then ask each firm a few direct questions:
- Who will handle my case day to day, and who would try it if it goes to a jury?
- What percentage is your contingency fee, and who pays case costs if we lose?
- Does my case involve a government body, and if so, when is the notice deadline?
- Can we meet at my home, at the hospital or by video while I recover?
One red flag: a lawyer who promises a dollar figure at the first meeting. No one can value an injury case honestly before the medical picture and the insurance limits are known.
For narrower needs, see our picks for personal injury attorneys in Portage, our list of Northwest Indiana medical malpractice firms and our guide to hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer in Indiana.
In Summary
The best injury lawyer in Indiana is usually the strong firm closest to you that handles your type of case. All ten firms above meet that bar in their own regions.
For an injury in Northwest Indiana, Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates is our first recommendation, with three local offices, a broad injury practice and home, hospital or video meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the 10 best injury lawyers in Indiana?
Our list is Sarkisian Sarkisian & Associates, Ken Nunn Law Office, Wilson Kehoe Winingham, CohenMalad, Keller & Keller, Hensley Legal Group, Wagner Reese, Hovde Dassow + Deets, Craig, Kelley & Faultless and Stephenson Rife.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Indiana?
Generally two years from the injury under IC 34-11-2-4. Claims against a city or county need written notice within 180 days, and claims against the state within 270 days.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, as long as your share of fault is not greater than everyone else’s combined. Under IC 34-51-2-6, a claimant more than 50% at fault is barred; at or below that line, the award is reduced by the claimant’s share.
Is medical malpractice handled differently in Indiana?
Yes. Most claims against qualified providers must first go to a medical review panel under IC 34-18-8-4, and total recovery is capped at $1,800,000 for malpractice after June 30, 2019.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its facts; talk to a licensed Indiana attorney about yours. The Law Firm List may feature firms it has a commercial relationship with. Rankings follow the criteria described above.
