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Chester v Afshar
Chester v Afshar is an English tort law case regarding medical negligence and the importance …
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Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee
Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee is an English tort law case based on the …
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Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board
Montgomery v Lanarkshire of 2015 is an English tort law case regarding informed consent. The …
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What to Do If You Were Subjected to an Unnecessary Surgery
Unnecessary Surgery Multiple lawsuits have been initiated against three cardiologists and a hospital in Northwest …
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Barnett v Chelsea & Kensington Hospital
When a doctor or medical professional presents themselves as competent in their abilities, their patients …
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COVID-Related Business Interruption Insurance Claim Denial
The novel coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, has forced businesses to make difficult decisions. Some businesses …
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Car Insurance Claims Process: Adjuster Tips and Tricks
Car insurance providers charge their customers monthly premiums and advertise their wide variety of services. …
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What to Do After a Minor Car Accident
Minor car accidents are much more common than severe crashes, and they can happen anywhere. …
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What to Do If You Experience Back Pain After a Car Accident
Back pain is one of the most common injuries sustained in vehicle collisions. Minor back …
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Six Reasons You Don’t Have a Medical Malpractice Case
At Wilson Kehoe Winingham, we are dedicated to restoring the lives of our personal injury …
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How to Report a Car Accident to the Police
Do you really need to report a car accident to the police? The answer is …
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Car Accident Pain and Injuries: When to See a Doctor
Car crashes, regardless of the severity, involve a lot of force. When a motor vehicle …
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Stopping Distance: Semi-Trucks vs. Cars
Truck drivers and the trucking industry are highly regulated, and for good reason: Semi-trucks and …
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Correcting Errors in Medical Records
Medical records include exactly what you expect—a record of a patient’s health and medical history. …
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Examples of Anesthesia Malpractice
Anesthesia is a type of medication that prevents patients from feeling pain during surgery or …
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What to Expect During a Personal Injury Mediation
Mediation is a process where parties to a claim or lawsuit come together in the …
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Explosion and Burn Injuries on Farms
Farming is an incredibly dangerous job, and farmers are at high risk for both fatal …
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IN AIP: An Insurance Option for High-Risk Drivers in Indiana
Car insurance is mandatory for drivers in Indiana, and for good reason: Insurance can pay …
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What to Do After an Accident Involving a Government Vehicle in Indiana
Car accidents can happen to anyone. But when those accidents involve a state or federal …
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What Is (Probably) Not Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice laws are in place to legally protect patients who have been harmed by …
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Nerve Damage After Surgery
The nerves in your body play a crucial role in your body’s function. In fact, …
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A Surprising Connection: Premature Discharge and Medical Malpractice
The best part about a hospital stay is when you finally get to go back …
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Medical Malpractice: Myths and Facts
What do you think about when you hear the term medical malpractice? Things like rising …
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Resident-to-Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes
When it’s time for your elderly loved one to move into a long-term care facility, …
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Four Essential Elements of a Wrongful Death Case
After the unexpected death of your loved one, you are likely grieving and may also …
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Five Ways to Help Prevent Elder Abuse
As your loved one ages, they may require assistance from a professional caregiver or need …
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Aviation Accidents: Air Traffic Controller Error
Air traffic controllers are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform vital work …
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How to Identify Emotional Abuse in Elders
Elder abuse can fall into several categories, including physical, financial, or sexual, and if you …
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Expert witnesses are key parts of many personal injury cases, including and especially medical malpractice …
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Aviation Accidents: The Dangers of the Runway
When you think of aviation accidents, your first thought is probably dramatic and maybe a …
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Five Things to Look for in a Medical Malpractice Attorney
When you, your child, or another member of your family has been injured by negligence …
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Ten Types of General Aviation
General aviation is usually defined as all nonscheduled, nonmilitary civilian flight operations. If an aircraft …
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Blood Transfusion Errors and Injuries
Blood transfusions are a common process where a patient receives blood through an intravenous line—so …
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Boeing 737 Crashes: What You Need to Know
Airplane and other aviation accidents are less common than you might think, but when plane …
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Unsanitary Surgical Instruments
Surgical errors—such as operating on the wrong site or leaving an object in a patient’s …
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Pulmonary Embolisms and Medical Malpractice
Pulmonary embolisms—also referred to as deep vein thrombosis or venous thromboembolism—are dangerous and require immediate …
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Seven Tips for Communicating with Your Healthcare Provider
Doctors have a responsibility to provide their patients with the best possible care, but if …
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Pharmacy Errors and Mistakes: What You Need to Know
Pharmaceutical drugs can work wonders when you’re sick or injured, both in the long-term and …
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Five Common Types of Shopping Mall Injuries
Where do you go shopping when you need to buy clothes, jewelry, toys, and other …
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How Class Action Lawsuits Work
You may have heard about class action lawsuits in the news when pharmaceutical drugs cause …
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Why Elders Are Vulnerable to Abuse
When it’s time to put your elderly loved one in the hands of a nursing …
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When Chiropractic Errors Are Medical Malpractice
Chiropractic injuries are rare, but when they occur, they often have devastating consequences. If they …
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Confinement and Isolation: Types of Elder Abuse
When you seek the assistance of a professional caregiver or look into moving your elderly …
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IV Infiltration Injuries and Complications
Hospital scenes in movies or on TV shows often have one thing in common: an …
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Where to Report Nursing Home and Elder Abuse
If you suspect that your elderly loved one has been abused, neglected, or exploited in …
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Medical Malpractice in Emergency Rooms
If you need urgent medical care, where do you go? The nearest emergency room (ER). …
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Winter Sports Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)
Sports injuries are common, and they can happen to any player or athlete at any …
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Compensation for Nursing Home Abuse Victims
Nursing home abuse takes several forms—physical, sexual, or emotional abuse as well as financial exploitation …
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Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Home Residents
Moving your elderly loved one to a nursing home or other care facility is a …
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Three Times Medical Malpractice Does Not Apply
Medical malpractice refers to negligent treatment of a patient by a healthcare provider, such as …
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Winter Weather-Related Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)
When you venture outside during inclement winter weather, you can be at risk of serious …
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Nursing Home Fall Injuries: A Sign of Neglect
The leading cause of serious injury and death for adults age 65 and older in …
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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 …
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Six Types of Evidence to Collect for Personal Injury Claims
The most important part of any legal case? Evidence. In personal injury lawsuits, you must …
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Gathering Evidence for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Have you been a victim of medical malpractice? There are several steps to filing a …
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How to Speak to Your Elderly Loved One About Nursing Home Abuse
The elderly population, especially those residing in nursing homes and dependent on staff care, are …
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Aviation Accidents: Human Error
Air travel remains the safest form of transportation, but when accidents occur, they are often …
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Farming Transportation: Covered Farm Vehicle Regulations
If you are operating farm vehicles or transporting agricultural equipment or livestock, it is important …
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Five Common In-Flight Aviation Injuries
During a commercial flight, your safety is in the hands of the pilot and flight …
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Truck Accident Investigations: Who Is at Fault
Accidents involving large commercial trucks, such as semis and tractor-trailers, are all too common on …
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Semi-Truck Accidents vs. Auto Accidents
Road accidents are extremely common, and both semi-trucks and passenger vehicle accidents can result in …
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Operating Farming Equipment on Public Roads
In rural communities, it is common to see farm equipment on public roads—especially during the …
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Aviation Accidents: International Flights
International aviation accidents are complicated and frightening events. They can include accidents that occur outside …
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Tips for Flying with Children and Infants
Aviation accidents are rare, but they can be especially frightening if you are flying with …
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Determining Fault in an Aviation Accident
It can be difficult to determine who is at fault after an aviation accident occurs, …
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Aviation Accident Compensation
Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation available today; however, aviation accidents do …
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Aviation Accidents: Commercial Aircraft
According to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, the United States aviation system served more …
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What Qualifies as an Aviation Accident
As defined by the Convention on International Civil Aviation, an aviation accident is “an occurrence …
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Tips to Avoid a Farming Accident
Farming accidents are extremely common, yet preventable most of the time. Farm accidents are at …
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What to Do If You’ve Been Exposed to Dangerous Chemicals
Chemical exposure can occur from any contact with dangerous chemicals, such as touching, breathing, eating, …
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Farming Accidents: Chemical Product Labeling and Handling
What Is a Chemical Product Label? A chemical product label is used to ensure that …
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Farming Accident Compensation
Who Is the Victim of a Farming Accident? When people think of farming accidents, they …
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Farming Accidents: Types of Farming Equipment Injuries
What Are Farming Equipment Injuries? Farming—otherwise known as agriculture—is one of the most dangerous industries …
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Farming Accidents: Types of Chemical Exposure
One of the leading causes of farming accidents is dangerous chemical exposure. Chemical exposure can …
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Cerebral Palsy: Types, Causes, and Costs
When an infant is born with cerebral palsy, it could have been caused by two …
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What Expecting Mothers Should Know About Vacuum Extraction Delivery
Vacuum extraction is a procedure that is occasionally performed during vaginal delivery. During this procedure, …
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What Expecting Mothers Should Know About Forceps Delivery
What Is Forceps Delivery? Forceps delivery is a type of assisted vaginal delivery that is …
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Prescription Drugs During Pregnancy
About 70 percent of pregnant women take at least one prescription drug during pregnancy, but …
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Failure to Detect Fetal Distress
What Is Fetal Distress? Fetal distress, or non-reassuring fetal status, is an uncommon complication of …
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Negligent Fetal Monitoring During Labor
What Is Fetal Monitoring? Fetal monitoring measures the heart rate, rhythm, and other functions of …
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Negligence in Prenatal Care
What Is Prenatal Care? Prenatal care is the health care you receive while pregnant, including …
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Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risks, and What You Can Do About It
What Is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy and is often indicated …
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Shoulder Dystocia: Symptoms, Causes, and Complications
Shoulder dystocia refers to the scenario during labor when a baby’s head passes through the …
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Umbilical Cord Conditions: How Your Doctor’s Negligence Could Lead to Serious Birth Injuries
The umbilical cord is a narrow tube that connects the developing baby to the uterus …
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Birth Asphyxia: Signs, Causes, and Effects
What Is Birth Asphyxia? Asphyxia is a condition arising when the body is deprived of …
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Breech Births: What Can I Do If My Baby Is Breech?
What Is a Breech Birth? A few weeks prior to delivery, babies are typically in …
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Cesarean Sections (C-Sections): Complications and Implications
What Is a C-Section? A cesarean section (or C-section) is a major surgical delivery method …
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Oh, Deer: Indiana Drivers Have a High Chance of Hitting a Deer
The 2018/2019 numbers in State Farm’s annual deer collision study have been released, and Indiana …
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Tired Truckers Put Motorists at Risk
Emily Clark. Morgan Bass. Abbie DeLoach. McKay Pittman. Caitlyn Baggett. All promising young nursing students—and …
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Distracted Driving: Actions and Consequences
When we first learn how to drive, we’re told to always keep our eyes on …
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The Risks of Texting and Driving
Life is more complex than it used to be, and there are a lot of …
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Common Types of Wrongful Death Accidents
We have all seen or heard about tragic stories where one person’s carelessness results in …
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What You Need to Know About Heart Attack Misdiagnosis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause …
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Hospital Infections: When Being in the Hospital Made Your Illness Worse
Some of the most important things that a patient needs to be aware of in …
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How to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Indiana
Filing a medical malpractice claim in Indiana can be a stressful and time-consuming experience. In …
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Anesthesia: Types, Errors, and Complications
Anesthesia is a broad term for the drugs used during surgeries and painful medical procedures …
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Lead to Sleep Disorders
It’s not uncommon to have a hard time sleeping after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). …
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Could Lead to Disability
Whether you were in a traffic accident or suffered a bad fall, a traumatic brain …
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Coping with a Loved One’s Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury could change your life forever. Even if you weren’t the one injured, …
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Post-Surgery Prescription Mistakes
Mistakes can happen at any point during surgery—even after you think the surgery is complete, …
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Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act Finds Higher Caps and Tighter Timelines
On July 1, 2017, tweaks to Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act (MMA) take effect. It will …
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Retained Objects During Surgery
All surgeries include some level of risk, and surgeons are not immune to human error. …
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Maternal Mortality Rates Are Rising in the United States—And Nowhere Else
Which developed nation has the highest maternal mortality rate? The answer is unfortunate and surprising: …
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Placental Abruption: Signs, Symptoms, and Causes
The events that occur at the start of your child’s life may have an impact …
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How to Choose the Best Indianapolis Attorney for Your Case
You’ve come to a moment in your life that you never thought you’d experience: You …
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The Ins and Outs of Surgical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide a standard level of care …
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How to Identify Childhood Concussions and Reduce the Risk
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused by blows to the head or body, which cause …
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Bicycle Safety 101: Tips for Cyclists and Drivers
There are plenty of benefits to riding a bike: It is a great way to …
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When Medical Malpractice Becomes Criminal
Medicine isn’t an exact science, and neither are medical malpractice cases. In general, when a …
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How to Tell if You Have a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical professionals can make mistakes, causing harm to their patients. Certain mistakes are unacceptable, while …
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Four Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents
There’s a lot that can go wrong when operating an eighteen-wheeled commercial motor vehicle. Call …
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Commercial Traffic Laws in Indiana
Collisions involving commercial motor vehicles can be devastating and expensive for all parties involved. For …
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When to Get an Expert Witness
When your personal injury case ends up in front of a judge, jury, or mediator, …
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Mesothelioma: Myths and Misconceptions
There’s a lot of good information online, but some myths persist. This includes misconceptions about …
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What to Ask Your Mesothelioma Attorney
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma because of a product you’ve used or a job …
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Workers’ Compensation Rights in Indiana
Nearly all employers in the state of Indiana are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance …
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The Growing Evidence of Dangers from E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes hit the market in 2007 and quickly gained popularity, marketed as a means for …
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Everything You Need to Know About Indiana Work Zone Laws
Road work is a thankless but necessary job. Roadside workers are constantly repairing or rebuilding …
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Indiana Workplace Injury, Illness, and Death Rates Drop Again
Important news sometimes slips under the radar because it isn’t dramatic, or it simply gets …
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Traumatic Brain Injury and the Older Adult
If you suspect someone you love has experienced a head trauma, erring on the side …
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Indiana Law Tells Drivers to Move Over
It is difficult to remember, particularly when you’re gliding along the highway, that the comfy …
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Celebrate National Work Zone Awareness Week
You may be familiar with the old joke: “There are two seasons throughout the year …
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Potential Changes to Class Action Lawsuits
Just past the House and on its way to the Senate, H.R. 985 bears the …
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Indianapolis’ Most Dangerous Intersections in 2015
If you’re like most drivers, there are probably some intersections you hate to drive through. …
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New Study: Young Drivers Take the Most Risks Behind the Wheel
A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety puts numbers to a problem …
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Semi-Truck Hits Spencer-Owen School Bus
A bus full of students got a real scare last month when a semi-truck veered …
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Indiana Man Files Lawsuit Over Hip Replacement Device
An Indiana man has filed a suit against the maker of an artificial hip implant, …
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What to Expect at a Deposition
What is a Deposition? A deposition is a procedure outside of court where an attorney …
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How to Sue the Indiana Government for Negligence
You may have heard about so-called government immunity to liability lawsuits. Does this mean you …
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Federal and Indiana Nursing Home Regulations / Laws You Need to Know
As your family members get older, it is sometimes necessary to move them into a …
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Airbag Manufacturer Faces Billion-Dollar Settlement
Takata, whose faulty airbag components led to the worldwide recall of tens of millions of …
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Five Ways Personal Injury Attorneys Use Expert Witnesses
You might think that a lot of court cases are just disputes between a defendant …
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Medical Malpractice Crisis in the United States: Fact vs. Fiction
If you listen to some elected officials in Washington, you might think that there’s a …
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Emotional Damages: It’s Not Just About the Money
While a personal injury attorney can help you win a settlement for reimbursing your expenses …
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Common Car Mechanical Failures
There’s a lot that can go wrong on the road, and when anything goes wrong, …
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Don’t Be Fooled: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
Every driver on the road has the responsibility to be as safe as possible—both for …
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What You Need to Know About Filing a Cerebral Palsy Claim
There are circumstances in which a child is born with avoidable cerebral palsy. In these …
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Litigation vs. Mediation: What’s the Difference?
There are a few different ways to settle your personal injury case, and your attorney …
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Winter Driving Tips: Stay Safe on the Road
As beautiful and picturesque as snow can look, it makes for very dangerous driving conditions. …
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Eight Common Sites for Slip and Fall Accidents
Everyone has tripped over something before, and a lot of the time you can walk …
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Drunk Driving Accidents and Indiana Dram Shop Laws
Drunk driving accidents are awful and unpredictable. If you or a loved one are victims …
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Lawsuit Filed Against Indianapolis Chipotle Restaurant
A man whose car was crushed in April has filed a lawsuit against the restaurant …
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Don’t Hire an Attorney Until You’ve Asked These Key Questions
If you’ve been injured or denied an insurance claim, you might want to hire a …
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Tips to Avoid Drunk Driving Accidents During the Holidays
During the holiday season, you might have a lot of holiday parties on your social …
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Four Things You Need to Prove Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice and medical negligence occur when healthcare providers fail to do everything in their …
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Seven Tips for Writing Your Own Demand Letter
Heading to court can be a hassle. It can get expensive, and it’s time-consuming. For …
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What to Do About Insurance Bad Faith
If you’ve had an accident, the last thing you need to deal with is getting …
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A Cancer Misdiagnosis Can Lead to a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Cancer is a terrible disease, and medicine is not an exact science. Unfortunately, this can …
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Most Common Times for Car Accidents in Indiana
At what time of day are car accidents most common? The results of a 2018 …
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How to Hire a Lawyer: Five Easy Steps
It happened: Your day was rocked by a car accident, and now you’re up against …
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Explosions Rock Indiana Towns
Several industrial and residential explosions have occurred in Indiana in recent weeks, leaving one person …
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Six Free Car Accident Apps
According to car insurance industry estimates, typical drivers will experience three to four car accidents …
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Three Differences Between Motorcycle Accidents and Car Accidents
No two automobile accidents are the same. Angles of collisions, speeds at the time of …
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What to Consider Before Choosing a Structured Settlement
Before you can start rebuilding your life after your accident, you may have one more …
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Four Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident
Many factors come into play when negotiating an insurance company settlement after you have been …
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Why Patients Using Blood Thinners Are Filing Lawsuits
Blood thinners, also called anticoagulants, prevent or treat blood clots inside of veins and arteries. …
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IVC Filters Cause More Harm than Good
Inferior vena cava filters, or IVC filters, are small, metal, cone-shaped devices that are inserted …
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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Lawsuits
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of long-lasting medications that reduce the production of …
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Acid Reflux Medication: Kidney Damage or Other Harmful Side Effects
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings linking AcipHex, Protonix, and Prevacid, among …
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Defective Airbag Lawsuit Saga Continues
More chapters are being written in the ongoing story of the largest automotive-related recall in …
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Four Common Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are not only painful, but they also have the potential to be extremely …
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Everything You Need to Know About Indiana’s OWI Laws
The consequences for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are severe. Impaired drivers …
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Injured from a Fall and Prepared to Sue? Take the Right Steps
Slip and fall accidents are common, but they make for difficult lawsuits to win in …
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Safety First: How to Prevent Burn Injuries in the Workplace
Burn injuries are extremely painful. Treatment for burns can be costly, and a physical handicap …
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Xarelto Sparks Lawsuits for Excessive Bleeding and Death
Wilson Kehoe Winingham is now accepting clients who have taken Xarelto and suffered uncontrollable or …
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Chemotherapy Side Effects and the Lawsuits That Follow
The most recent data from the American Cancer Society estimated over 1.6 million new cancer …
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E-Cigarettes: Explosions and Personal Injuries
E-cigarettes have been adopted by millions of users across the world. They are designed to …
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Kidney Failure and Nexium: The Dangers Drug Manufacturers Don’t Want You to Know
Nexium (Esomeprazole) is one of the most commonly prescribed proton pump inhibitors. Nexium is an …
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How Much It Costs to Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney
A medical malpractice lawsuit is no walk in the park. These cases are complex affairs …
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Skin Cancer Lawsuits: Increased Risk of Melanoma After Taking Viagra
Wilson Kehoe Winingham is now accepting clients who have developed melanoma as a result of …
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Car Crash Fatalities Have Increased in 2016
The first six months of the year appear to be showing a trend that no …
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INDOT Target of Indiana Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Two years after a man was killed in a crash, his family has filed a …
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What Dollar Amount to Expect After Your Medical Malpractice Case Is Settled
If you or someone you love has been hurt as a result of medical treatment, …
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How to Prove Fault in Common Wrongful Death Claims
In a wrongful death case, proving fault can be difficult. In can be especially tough …
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Nursing Home Abuse Moves Online
Nursing home abuse comes in many forms. It isn’t restricted to physical violence and can …
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Indianapolis Bicycle Hit-and-Run Accident Still Unsolved
A bicyclist in Greenwood, Indiana (just south of Indianapolis) continues to recover after a hit-and-run …
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Teen Driving: Statistics and Laws
Think about the first time you handed over the keys of the car to your …
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What You Need to Know About Breaches in Doctor-Patient Confidentiality
What if you found out that the information you shared during the course of medical …
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NCAA Facing New Concussion Lawsuits
Autumn means the start of football season. Fans wait all year for their favorite teams …
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Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Children
Kids bump their heads all the time. They fall down, get knocked off their bikes, …
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The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence
Medical malpractice and medical negligence are different but very much related in that medical malpractice …
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What to Expect When Seeking Compensation for Your Personal Injury Case in Indiana
No matter the circumstances that led you to your personal injury case, your life changed …
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No-Fault and Fault Insurance in Indiana: Know the Difference
If you drive, you most likely have automobile liability insurance. Even if you’re the most …
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Understanding Indiana Damage Caps for Personal Injury Cases
A personal injury case—also called a tort claim—is a fairly straightforward lawsuit: A plaintiff sues …
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Five Common Types of Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury cases come in all shapes and sizes. The one thing that they all …
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Birth Defects vs. Birth Injuries
Every parent wants their child to be happy and healthy. Every parent wants to trust doctors, nurses, and …
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Watch Out for These Five Common Workplace Illnesses
When you think of people who were hurt on the job, you probably think of …
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When Your Personal Injury Settlement Is Taxable in Indiana
Trying to settle a personal injury claim is overwhelming. It can be stressful to get …
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Indiana Man Awarded $4.25 Million Medical Malpractice Judgment
A Goshen man injured on the job in 2005 finally won justice after an Indiana …
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Seven Common Causes of Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries are common, they can happen to anyone, and they can be totally random—or …
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The Devastating Long-Term Effects of Repeated Brain Injuries
Concussions and other brain injuries are very common, especially for those who play contact sports …
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Athletes at Risk for Serious Heat-Related Injuries
Even though the summer is nearly over, we’re still likely to see some hot days …
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Workers’ Compensation: How to Determine If You Can Sue Your Employer
If you’re injured on the job, your first step should be to explore the possibility …
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Know the Signs: How to Spot Drug-Induced Organ Injuries
Whenever you see an advertisement for a drug, you’ll see or hear the long list …
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Indiana Driving Law: Move Your Car Crash from the Road
Indiana law requires drivers involved in motor vehicle crashes to get their cars or trucks …
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Wondering What to Expect After a Spinal Cord Injury? We Have Answers.
The information in this article should not replace any information, advice, or course of treatment given to …
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Medical Bribery Case Snags Dozens
Earlier this summer, a massive bribery case ongoing in New Jersey rumbled along as a …
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Know Your Facts: Have You Taken These Recalled Drugs in the Past Year?
Drug recalls happen frequently. We want to be think that the products we consume to …
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Understanding the Dangers of Golf Cart Accidents
With many people eager to take advantage of nice weather by spending time outside, it …
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Three Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Becoming a Medical Malpractice Victim
Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider fails to provide adequate care to their patient—either …
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What You Should Know About the NCAA’s Concussion Safety Protocol
Football is America’s sport, and Americans love it just the way that it is. Part …
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Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Indiana and Nationwide
At some point, every person becomes a pedestrian. Unfortunately, the dangers of walking on or …
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Five Common Causes of Medical Malpractice Claims
When seeking medical treatment, a patient’s expectation is always to receive the best care. Physicians …
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Beware of Unsafe Road Conditions
Old bridges, potholes, and other roadway hazards in need of repair may not seem like …
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Indianapolis School Steps Up Concussion Monitoring Game
Most people today are aware of the concussion risk to athletes, especially those in contact …
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Concussion Awareness: A Game Changer in Indiana Public Schools
Concussions have been receiving greater attention as both medical researchers and the general public have …
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When to Sue for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
The grounds for suing for nursing home abuse can be cut-and-dry in both the eyes …
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Qualified Medical Testimony and Its Importance in the Courtroom
The United States Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling that underscores the value of appropriate …
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Risks of Brain Injuries in High School Athletes Lessens
Both the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Football League (NFL) have mandatory …
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The Jury Box Is No Place for Social Media
Many people have concerns that social media, while popular for millions, can cause problems when …
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Risk Factors for Congenital and Acquired Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects muscle tone and movement in children. …
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How to Tell If Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy Was Caused by Medical Malpractice
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurological disorder where the parts of the brain associated with …
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Be Prepared: Take These Steps After a Car Accident
Automobile accidents disable, injure, and take the lives of more than 2.7 million Americans every …
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Playground Concussion Risk Growing
When it comes to concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), people nowadays are far more …
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Seven Things to Avoid After a Car Accident
Knowing what to avoid after a car accident can save you loads of time, but …
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The Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Indiana
A statute of limitations is the length of time you have to file a medical …
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Three Types of Damages Awarded in Medical Malpractice Claims
In medical malpractice cases—as well as in other types of personal injury lawsuits—damages is a …
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Avoid Social Media After an Accident to Protect Your Claim
There’s a fairly simple way to protect your car accident claim, and it’s by way …
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Jockey Fights for Mobility After Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries can cause lasting damage and change a person’s life forever. The kind …
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How to Know If You Can File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim
After you’ve discovered nursing home abuse, you might not know how to file a nursing home …
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Google Self-Driving Car Causes First Crash
At the end of February 2016, it was widely reported that one of Google’s self-driving …
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Common Causes of Car Accidents
Despite new advances in vehicle technology, such as backup cameras, adaptive headlights, and forward collision …
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Three Steps to Take When You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, elder abuse is defined as …
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Snapchat and Car Crashes
Technology professionals have long used the concept of a “killer app” to describe an application …
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Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Swings
Fisher-Price recently recalled several models of infant cradle swings due to a defect that could …
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Indiana Personal Injury Lawsuit Involving Karate Kick Moves Forward
An Indiana Court of Appeals decision might be moving toward adding to the body of …
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Subaru Recall: Take Immediate Action
Subaru recently announced a recall with stronger language than most manufacturers use in similar situations: …
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Warn Your Teen Drivers: 100 Deadliest Days on the Road
The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the “100 Deadliest Days” …
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What to Do When Your Life Has Taken a Turn for the Worst
During an accident, it seems as if time stops. In that moment, it’s your every …
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Accurate Reporting to the FDA Could Prevent Drug Injuries
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) exists to make sure that drugs are thoroughly tested …
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Work Injuries: New OSHA Reporting Gets Results
There’s an important new number in workplace safety: 10,388. That’s the number of workers who …
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The Goal of Automatic Brakes: Reducing the Number of Rear-End Crashes
Safer cars are coming soon, and drivers will have a new kind of braking system …
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How to Identify the Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion
Concussions are very common; however, they’re often not treated like the serious injuries that they …
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Concussions: A Hidden Danger to Young Children’s Growing Minds
Concussion awareness has been growing in recent years as research has drawn stronger conclusions about …
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Man Requires Surgeries After Fall in Art Museum
An energy-efficiency engineer that suffered multiple fractures in a 38-foot fall at a Philadelphia museum …
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Product Liability Rules for Asbestos Changed in Recent Ruling
An Indiana Supreme Court decision last month changed the product liability rule for asbestos products, …
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Data Breaches Could Constitute Medical Malpractice
How secure is your healthcare information? That’s a question a lot of people have been …
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Daydreaming: An Underlying Cause of Indianapolis Auto Accidents
We see distracted drivers in Indiana every day. In fact, it’s hard to find drivers …
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Telemedicine Could Result in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
With passage of a law in March of 2016, Indiana joined the list of states …
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Pressuring Hospitals to Do Better
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that it will impose financial …
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Indianapolis Bar Fight Leads to Death
A 59-year old St. Louis man received a head injury early on Saturday, January 9, …
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NTSB Recommends Changing the Blood Alcohol Content Limit for Drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommends that the blood alcohol content (BAC) measure used …
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Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Do you know how medical malpractice awards are handled in Indiana? You might think that …
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Richmond Hill House Explosion Suspect Convicted
An Indianapolis man has been found guilty of murder, arson, and insurance fraud for the …
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Indianapolis Lawsuit Spotlights Civil Forfeiture
A lawsuit filed in Indianapolis last month hopes to bring attention to a controversial practice …
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$10.6 Million Award in Faulty Elevator Case
The Superior Court of New Jersey recently affirmed a $10.6 million jury award for a …
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Workplace Injuries Down, Fatalities Up
There was good news and bad news when it comes to workplace safety last year: …
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Trucks Need to Consider Pedestrian Safety
In January of 2016, a Richmond, Indiana woman was hit and run over by a …
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Construction Is One of the Most Dangerous Industries
Construction continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. According …
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Pharmacy Error Puts Girl at Risk
Have you ever wondered what would happen if someone was given the wrong medication? Or …
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Drones: Flying Ahead of the Law
Drones—small, remotely-piloted aircraft—have attracted a great deal of attention. While much of the technology they …
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Oven Causes Indianapolis House Fire
Firefighters from Indianapolis and Speedway recently responded to a call on Corwyn Road to find …
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Electronic Logging Intended to Help Reduce Truck Accidents
In the trucking industry, oversight is necessary to ensure safety on the road. Drivers must …
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Choosing a New Doctor? Choose Wisely.
When you choose a doctor, what criteria do you use? If you’re like most people, …
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NCAA Closer to Concussion Settlement
A tentative settlement between the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and thousands of former college …
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Jury Awards $72 Million in a Talcum Powder Lawsuit
A Missouri state jury recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million in actual …
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Police Impersonators Make News
Are police impersonations on the rise? Several incidents around Indiana recently, as well as a …
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Texting and Driving Leads to Fatal Crash
Using a cell phone or other electronic device behind the wheel is a bad idea. …
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Severity of Truck Accident Injuries Not Always Evident
The full extent of injuries sustained in truck accidents is not always obvious. Symptoms can …
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Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Case Continues
The legal ramifications of the August 2011 collapse of a stage at the Indiana State …
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DuPont Teflon Cases Ordered to Trial
What happens when a company faces more than 3,500 product liability lawsuits over the possible …
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Pedestrian Safety: Nine Rules to Follow
Thousands of pedestrians are hit each year by motor vehicles while crossing or walking along …
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Missed Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Harmful Treatment
A medical malpractice case can revolve around any number of different factors. Sometimes it’s about …
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Elder Abuse: A Concern in Indiana
The abuse of senior citizens has become a serious concern. Many people have come to …
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A Better, Safer Football Helmet
A company is close to making a new football helmet specifically designed to reduce the …
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Dangerous Lip Balm Lawsuit Quickly Settled
Almost as soon as it was filed, a class action lawsuit against the makers of …
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Car Seat Recall Affects More Than 70,000
A major manufacturer of child safety products has issued a recall on 71,000 infant car …
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Indiana Distracted Driving License Plate: Put the Phone Down
A specialty license plate in Indiana is intended to raise awareness of the dangers of …
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Medical Malpractice Reform Stalled for 2016
Indiana is going to have to wait a little longer for reform to its medical …
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Exploding E-Cigarette Causes Truck Accident
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, have become very popular over the last couple of years. It’s …
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Steps to Take After a Truck Accident
On January 12, 2016, a sudden snowstorm causing slick road conditions and high wind gusts …
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Woman Dies After Being Forced From Hospital
In a case that shows a disturbing lack of concern for human welfare, a woman …
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Cancer Patient Wins Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
In a case her attorneys noted was largely about “accountability and responsibility,” a South Carolina …
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Understanding Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act
Which state was the first to pass medical malpractice reform legislation in 1975? Indiana. Indiana …
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Zofran Connected to Birth Defects
Wilson Kehoe Winingham is currently reviewing drug injury cases for mothers who took Zofran during …
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Indianapolis Area’s New “Diverging Diamond” Freeway Interchange
A newly redesigned interchange at I-65 and Worthsville Road in Greenwood, Indiana may be a …
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Medical Malpractice Statute Amendments
Amendments to the statutes that control medical malpractice cases in Indiana have imposed some roadblocks to filing …
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‘Tis the Season for Slip and Fall Accidents
December in Indianapolis brings snow, ice and the dreaded “wintry mix” falling from the sky. …
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Truck Accidents Caused By Break Failure
When large trucks such as semis and tractor-trailers are involved in an accident, mechanical failure …
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Carmel to Fix Dangerous Intersection
About 90,000 cars per day come through the intersection of Keystone Avenue and 96th Street …
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Types and Causes of Burn Injuries
Burns are arguably one of the most painful injuries you can sustain. Between the high …
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Falling Objects in Construction Areas
Injuries caused by falling objects can be devastating, even life threatening. Although falling objects can …
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Can the Treatment Be Worse Than the Disease?
Pharmaceutical companies spend millions of dollars aggressively marketing their products. While the overwhelming majority of …
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OSHA Regulations to Avoid Construction Accidents
Construction accidents often happen due to negligence. People need to be properly trained so that …
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Man Injured on Cruise Ship Wins $21.5 Million Jury Verdict
A 61-year-old man from Springfield, Illinois has been awarded $21.5 million by an eight-person federal …
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Indiana Hospitals Show Support for Raising the Medical Malpractice Cap
Currently, Indiana caps the amount a victim of medical malpractice may be awarded at just …
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Keeping Kids Safe When Traveling in the Family Car
As personal injury lawyers, we see a lot of car accidents, and we also help …
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Distinguishing Bad Medicine From Bad Outcomes in Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice lawyers often have to wear two hats when meeting with clients who have potential …
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Product Liability in Indiana: Three Things You Need to Know
When someone is injured or killed due to a defective product, who is at fault? …
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New Stoplights on I-65 Detour in Boone County
The lack of a traffic light at the intersection of United States 52 and State …
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Why Hire an Attorney (Instead of Trying to Settle Your Own Claim)
How do you decide whether to settle your own claim or hire an attorney? The …
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The Emotional Component to a Personal Injury Lawsuit
An experienced personal injury attorney won’t just settle for reimbursement of medical expenses, lost wages, …
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Five Things You Should Know About Medical Malpractice in Indiana
Knowledge is power, as the old saying goes, and that’s certainly true about medical malpractice. …
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Statute of Limitations: How Long You Have After a Car Accident to File a Claim
A devastating car accident is a life-changing event. You or someone you love could be …
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In-Store Beer Taps at Kroger: A Lawsuit in the Making
In a marketing move to try to best their competition, grocery chain Kroger is installing …
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$15.2 Million Verdict in Forklift Accident Case
On Thursday, August 27, a jury in Cook County, Illinois, awarded $15.2 million to a …
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Must-Have Emergency Kit Items to Keep in Your Vehicle
No matter how new your vehicle is, it could break down at any time. If …
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Prior Injuries Can Affect New Insurance Claims
Insurance companies typically defend against personal injury claims by seeking to prove that there are …
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Don’t Ignore Construction Accidents
We all maintain our livelihood in one way or another. For some of us, it …
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Recovery Tips for Whiplash After Being Rear-Ended
Whiplash is by far the most common injury following a rear-end collision. It occurs when …
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Tips to Building a Strong Auto Accident Case
Understanding the way lawyers think about personal injury claims is the first step to setting …
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What Happens If You’re Hurt on Public Property
It’s a property owner’s responsibility to mark hazardous areas to warn people of possible danger. …
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Proof of Negligence: The Key to Any Personal Injury Claim
If you have been in an accident or have otherwise been involved in a situation …
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What to Do About a Low Settlement Offer
After an injury, you’ll most likely be awaiting an insurance settlement for your losses. You …
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Product Liability Trials
Witnesses in a trial are generally restricted to answering questions in terms of what they …
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Teach Your Kids These School Bus Safety Tips
A school bus is usually a safe means of transportation to take children to and …
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Say the Right Thing: Why Car Accident Insurance Claims are Denied
After a car or vehicle accident, you will need to contact your insurance company—particularly if …
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New Test For Detecting Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
One of the most serious injuries someone could face after a blow to the head …
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Truck Accidents: Why You Need Legal Representation
Truck accidents are more complex than incidents involving passenger vehicles. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding …
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Medical Malpractice or Just Bad Luck?
When you have an illness, condition or injury, you will probably see a doctor for …
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When Landlords Don’t Maintain Safe Properties
When you’re renting a home, it’s your landlord’s responsibility to keep it safe. Unfortunately, many …
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Regulating Drones
Ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright completed their first pass above the beach at Kitty …
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When Summer Fun Goes South: Dangers of Swimming and Diving
Swimming and diving are classic summer pastimes, and many people take to the water to …
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Doctors Are People Too (and People Make Mistakes)
As a rule, we look up to doctors and other medical professionals. They’re smart, hardworking …
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Medical Malpractice: A Survival Guide
If you’re sick or injured, you visit a doctor and hope to feel better afterward. …
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Medical Misdiagnosis: The Right Cure for the Wrong Disease
Often, when you aren’t feeling well, you may wait for the illness to resolve itself …
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Medical Mistakes and Your Preexisting Condition
Many people may think that having a preexisting condition means that you can’t file a …
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Permanent Total Disability: A Legal Definition
Permanent total disability, or PTD, is a benefit paid to an employee if they are …
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Update on GM Ignition Switch Product Liability News
The number of injuries and deaths linked to faulty General Motors (GM) ignition switches continue …
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Pain and Suffering: A Legal Definition
Pain and suffering is a phrase often associated with tort law and personal injury claims. …
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The True Cost of Motor Vehicle Crashes in Indiana
Thousands of crashes involving motor vehicles occur in the United States every day. These accidents …
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Negligence: A Legal Definition
Negligence is one of many terms that people use broadly in everyday conversation, but it …
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Back on the Horse: Riding After a Motorcycle Accident
After recovering from a motorcycle accident, you may have mixed feelings about getting back on …
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Loaning Your Car? Protect Yourself
When you get into your automobile, you probably buckle your seat belt before you put …
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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a loved one is a tragic and life-changing event under any circumstances. Often, there …
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Accident Insurance: A Legal Definition
An accident insurance policy pays a benefit in the event of accidental injury or death. …
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Average Weekly Wage, Average Daily Wage: A Legal Definition
After an injury, you’ll probably start doing some research on personal injury law. When it …
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Endangerment: A Legal Definition
Endangerment is a tort—or action causing harm to another—in which a person exposes others to …
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Critical Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Choosing the right personal injury attorney is a crucial step toward recovering from your injuries …
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Negligence: The Key to Your Personal Injury Case
Have you been injured in some kind of accident? If so, you’ve probably been doing …
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Building a Comprehensive Case
When building a personal injury case, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Victim and …
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Injuries from Trampoline Accidents
According to United States Consumer Product Safety Commission data, more than 92,000 people found themselves …
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Disability: A Legal Definition
If you are considering legal action after an injury, it is important to know precisely …
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Recovering from a Motorcycle Accident
While many of today’s motorcycles are loaded with modern safety and comfort features, there’s no …
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Causation: A Legal Definition
If you’ve been searching the Internet after an injury, you’ve probably seen the term causation …
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Hot-Dog-Flinging Mascot Cleared by Missouri Appeals Court Jury
Sometimes, a jury may find that no one is at fault for an accident. Such …
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What to Do Following a Construction Accident
Unfortunately, working in the construction industry comes with its share of risks. Even if you …
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Your Case, Your Future: You’re in Charge
An injury after an accident can have lifelong consequences. You have enough to worry about …
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Putting Your Lawyer to Work for You
After suffering an injury, you have enough to worry about. It’s doubtful that you’re looking …
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Jury Awards Half Million Dollar Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice can take many different forms. However, a man in Vienna, VA recently won …
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Teen in Stolen SUV Critically Injures Man
A 14-year-old boy driving a stolen SUV crashed into a pickup truck on the evening …
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Injury Victims: Insurance Company Profit Center
There are two ways insurance companies make money: by collecting premiums and by denying (or …
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Kokomo Parents call for Cameras in Special Education Classrooms
Parents of Colton Smith, an autistic boy who attends Eastern Elementary School, are calling for …
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Indiana Teen Narrowly Escapes Car-Semi Accident
Earlier this month, an Indiana teen barely escaped a traffic accident with her life. Accident …
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Woman Awarded $1.7 Million from IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Medical malpractice—negligence on the behalf of a healthcare professional that causes harm to a patient—is …
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ATV Crash Critically Injures Helmetless Rider
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)—also known as quad bikes, three- and four-wheelers, or quadricycles—are designed to traverse …
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Company Caught Producing Faulty Guardrails
In October 2014, a jury found Trinity Industries guilty of fraud for selling a new …
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Pet Cat Rescued from Devastating House Fire
On June 5, 2015, a fire devastated a Southside home. Fortunately, firefighters were able to …
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How to Safely Handle Tailgaters
Tailgating is the dangerous practice of following a car at an unsafe distance, and it …
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INDOT’s New Flashing Yellow Lights in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Department of Transportation (INDOT) will soon install flashing yellow arrow lights at a …
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Five Guidelines for Car Drivers to Follow to Avoid Truck Accidents
The old story of David and Goliath plays out daily on the nation’s highways—except for …
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Walmart Settles with Tracy Morgan in Car Crash Lawsuit
Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan has reached a settlement with Walmart in his lawsuit against the retail …
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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Car Crashes
One of the most devastating injuries you can suffer due to an auto accident is …
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Pool Safety: Is Your Pool Up to Par?
Swimming is a popular pastime during the summer months. Children especially enjoy playing and swimming …
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FDA Advisory Regarding Dietary Supplement Raises Concerns
On April 13, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory warning citizens to …
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What Types of Evidence to Preserve After Truck Accidents
Gathering and analyzing evidence is a key part of any accident investigation. Although crashes involving …
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Determining If You Have a Favorable Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional makes a mistake that causes a patient harm …
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Students Injured in Westfield High School Stage Collapse
On April 23, 2015, during a student-led musical at Westfield High School, a portion of …
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New Traffic Lights Might Be Confusing Drivers
While driver negligence is a common cause of car accidents, other things can cause them, …
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Product Liability Case Filed Against Biomet Orthopedics
On March 19, 2015, a man filed suit against Biomet Orthopedics, Inc. in the United …
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Simultaneous Death and the Indiana Wrongful Death Statute
WKW attorney Jon Noyes authored an article for the Indiana Law Review blog resolving ambiguities of the …
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Construction Accidents and Pedestrian Safety
Construction sites pose many hazards and unsafe conditions—not only for construction workers, but for pedestrians …
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Correlation Between Excessive Speeds and Truck Accidents
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveal that 4,761 people were killed …
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Megabus Crash Leaves Nineteen Passengers Injured
A Megabus traveling from Chicago to Atlanta crashed on I-65 in Johnson County. According to …
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Five Questions to Ask Your Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Choosing a medical malpractice lawyer is a decision that will significantly impact the financial and …
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Indianapolis Lab Hopes to Cut Malpractice with More Accurate Testing
About once a week, Strand Analytical Laboratories finds an error with a biopsy specimen, including …
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Minor Injuries Can Become Major Injuries
In 2015, more than a dozen people were injured in a downtown Indianapolis bus crash. …
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Federal Trucking Regulations Help Prevent Accidents
Accidents involving commercial trucks are often catastrophic. There are many federal trucking regulations in place …
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A Guide to Slip and Fall Accidents
As pedestrians, we don’t always look down while walking. You can’t always be aware of …
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$2.5 Million Awarded in DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit
In 2010, Johnson & Johnson recalled nearly 93,000 DePuy hip implants due to a high …
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Medical Malpractice and Concierge Medicine Providers
Concierge medicine companies advertise excellent patient care and offer same-day appointments to patients for an …
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When to Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Have you been injured in an accident? Did someone else’s negligent actions or lack of …
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FDA Requires Label Change for Low Testosterone Products
In January 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would investigate claims of …
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What to Do After a Dog Bite
Dogs make wonderful pets, and many of us have them in our homes. However, dog …
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NTSB Safety Recommendations for the Trucking Industry
Safety in the trucking sector is an important area for federal agencies such as the …
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What Truly Caused Your Construction Accident Injuries
A construction accident is frequently one of the worst types of personal injuries, because it …
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Common Household Accidents: They Could Happen to You
Every morning when you get out of bed, you’re at risk for an accident. This …
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Florida Decision Puts Cruise Ships in Liability Spotlight
When negligence occurs at a hospital, patients or their families may be entitled to compensation …
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Common Myths About Personal Injury Attorneys
If you’ve been involved in an accident, hiring a personal injury attorney may be necessary …
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How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney
After you have suffered a wrongful injury, seeking a personal injury attorney is a must. …
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Why It’s Important to Stay Away from Social Media After an Accident
Social media is a large part of life for many people today. Unfortunately, after an …
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Recovering from Car Accident Injuries
A car accident can be traumatic, both mentally and physically. Healing can be a long …
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Settlement Reached in Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
An announcement regarding a settlement in the 2011 Indiana State Fair stage collapse occurred on …
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Construction Accident Stresses the Importance of Accountability
A bizarre accident in New Jersey last month emphasizes the need for companies and general …
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Good Samaritan Laws Can Affect Personal Injury Claims
On December 17, 2014, an Ohio appellate court upheld a lower court ruling against a …
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Power Morcellator Liability Claims Impacted by New FDA Ruling
Medical device manufacturers may face product liability claims when patients are harmed by the devices that they …
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GM Ignition Switch Recall Leads to Exoneration
A judge in Van Zandt County, Texas, ruled on November 24, 2014 that a woman …
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A Former Football Player’s Quest for Concussion Awareness
A young man from White County, Indiana suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while playing …
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Construction Accidents: Risks, Facts, and Repercussions
Construction accidents carry a higher incidence of risk than many other professions. Workers are exposed …
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The Potential Side Effects of SSRIs
When a new generation of antidepressants arrived in the late 1980s, they offered a more …
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The Most Common Type of Construction Accident
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most common types of construction …
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Long-Term Effects of Mild Brain Injuries
When it comes to brain injuries, many people think that only severe injuries warrant legal …
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Stryker Agrees to Settle Defective Hip Implant Lawsuits
On Monday, November 3, 2014, medical technologies giant Stryker agreed to pay at least $1.43 billion …
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Indiana Pain Clinic Doctor Under Investigation
William Hedrick, a physician who founded the Centers for Pain Relief (also known as the …
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Four Times You Might Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
While the situations on TV legal dramas always appear shocking and extreme, there are many …
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Long-Term Costs of Traumatic Brain Injuries
A recent article from Bloomberg News took an in-depth look at a truck accident that …
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals Accused of Hiding Dangers of Actos
Actos is a Type 2 diabetes drug that was approved by the Food and Drug …
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Tainted Steroid Lawsuits Heating Up in Indiana
A number of medical malpractice lawsuits are starting to appear in the courts related to the …
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Three Types of Medical Malpractice That May Surprise You
Medical malpractice is often equated with instances like botched surgeries or birth injuries, but it …
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The Aftermath of a Truck Accident
Large trucks pose a serious hazard on the road, particularly to smaller vehicles. Data reported …
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California Medical Malpractice Prop 46 Includes Drug Testing for Doctors
One of the more expensive ballot initiative fights is taking place in California for the …
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How the Affordable Care Act May Affect Medical Malpractice
A June 2014 article in Insurance Journal suggested that the Affordable Care Act, by changing …
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Medical Malpractice Case Challenges Non-Economic Award Cap
A jury in Milwaukee has awarded a woman $25.3 million in a medical malpractice case …
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Testosterone Replacement Litigation Being Consolidated
According to the Food and Drug Administration, an estimated 4 to 5 million American men …
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GM Recalls 20 Million Cars in 2014
Yesterday, we wrote a blog about the 16.5 million cars that General Motors (GM) has …
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More Ignition Switch Recalls for General Motors
16.5 million. That’s the total number of vehicles in North America that have been recalled …
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Sixth Baby Dies While Using Nap Nanny Recliner
Baby Matters LLC announced a voluntary recall of all models of the Nap Nanny and …
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Rand Study: Affordable Care Act to Increase Medical Malpractice Awards
A study by the Rand Corporation on the effects of the Affordable Care Act had …
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Teens and Brain Injuries: Lasting Effects
The prominent headlines about the National Football League and the devastating effects of sports-related traumatic …
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Coupons for Your Claims: A Bad Deal for Customers
By Jon Noyes, Associate Attorney Recently, General Mills has come under fire for inserting clauses …
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Apologizing for Medical Malpractice Can Be Good Business
What should doctors do if they realize that a mistake has been made? Obviously, part …
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Summer Boating Safety Tips
Summer is quickly approaching, and Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial beginning of boating season …
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Hiring the Right Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve never hired an attorney before, keep this in mind: It’s a process. There …
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Lawsuits Claiming Androgel Caused Significant Injuries
Prescriptions for testosterone replacement drugs rose to 5.3 million between 2000 and 2011. Drug manufacturers …
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Why You Should Hire a Brain Injury Attorney
Brain injury attorneys deal with complex legal situations. If you are one of the millions …
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What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is defined as improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a …
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Car Accidents in 2012: Indiana Traffic Fatalities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that Indiana traffic fatalities rose in 2012, …
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Move Over and Slow Down: It’s the Law
Are there different laws for yielding the right-of-way to emergency vehicles on the interstate? In …
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WKW Auto Accident App
The free WKW auto accident app is one of those things you don’t think you …
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Air Show Accidents on the Rise
By Chris Stevenson, Attorney, Pilot The first air show was held outside of Los Angeles, …
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Golf Cart Accidents Can Result in Serious Injury
Small towns all across America have seen an influx in golf carts on the roadways. …
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Energy Drinks Can Cause Wrongful Death
Caffeine is the most consumed stimulant in the world. Look around and you’ll notice a …
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Indiana Woman Sues Airline Company Over Hot Coffee Spill
A Hendricks County woman has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines for personal injury …
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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles offer very little protection when a collision occurs. When in a car, you’re protected …
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Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half of Drug Recalls
The FDA defines a dietary supplement as a product taken by mouth that contains a …
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Motorcycle Safety Tips: How to Avoid Injury
By Chris Stevenson Warm weather has finally arrived in Indiana, and with that comes more motorcycles …
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Too Many Patients Are Injured by Preventable Surgical Mistakes
Surgeries of all types come with a risk of error. If you are preparing for …
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Another Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Drug
Clinical Specialties of Martinez, Georgia has received reports of eye infections among patients who used …
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Number of Children’s Product Recalls Drop, But Injuries Rise
Kids in Danger (KID) recently released their annual report on children’s product recalls from the …
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Birth Injury Case May Affect Medicaid Recipients
The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a heated case between a …
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Athletes and Brain Injuries: A Look at Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
In recent years, there has been increasing attention on concussions and brain injuries among athletes …
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The Dangers of Making Homemade Fireworks
We recently read an article about a lucky individual who decided to make homemade fireworks. …
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Hospital Negligence May Lead to Serious Fall Injuries
A Virginia jury recently awarded $3.5 million to an 87-year-old woman who was reportedly hurt …
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Bounce House Injuries on the Rise
If you have children, chances are you’ve been to a party with bounce houses to …
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Indianapolis Explosion Still Under Investigation
The cause of a deadly explosion on the south side of Indianapolis on November 10, …
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Increased Transparency Could Reduce Medical Mistakes
Even though an estimated 98,000 people die each year as a result of medical mistakes …
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FDA Regulatory Authority Over Compounding Pharmacies Unclear
A deadly fungal meningitis outbreak that was linked to spinal steroid injections contaminated at a …
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Missouri Supreme Court Strikes Down Medical Malpractice Damages Cap
Last week, the Supreme Court of Missouri struck down a 2005 state law that limited …
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Ford Motor Co. Recalls Nearly Half a Million Escape SUVs
The Ford Motor Company is recalling half a million Ford Escape SUVs. The recall is …
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Motorcycle Helmet Laws Could Save Lives and Money
A recent report published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality …
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Debate Over Raw Milk Safety Rages in Indiana
In the 1920s, pasteurization, or heating, of milk became a widespread practice. The heating process …
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Indiana State Police Cracking Down on Traffic Violators
The Indiana State Police Department has announced a new initiative to crack down on traffic …
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Summer Is Here: Don’t Forget to Protect your Skin
Warm weather has arrived, and summer vacation season is well underway. Basking in the warm …
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Another Texting While Driving Scenario
In Indiana, texting and driving was made illegal as of July 2010. If you cause …
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Study Reveals Wide Disparity in Costs for Appendectomy Procedures
Appendectomies are commonly performed operations, and you would expect to pay virtually the same price …
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Indiana’s Midwife Laws Under Fire
Nearly 100 people were seen protesting outside the LaGrange County, Indiana courthouse on Monday, April …
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Nursing Homes Are Unprepared for Natural Disasters
Investigators with the inspector general’s office of the Health and Human Services Department have discovered …
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Pediatrician Calls for Increased Research into Sports-Related Concussions in Youth
A professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington has called for more research into …
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The Complexity of Food-Related Injuries
Meals are meant to be enjoyed, and food is supposed to nourish your body. Unfortunately, …
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March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month
The month of March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. “Brain Injury Awareness Month honors the …
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New Approach to Sports Injury Liability
The Indiana Supreme Court has given the state a new approach for determining liability in …
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Where to Report Dangerous Intersections and Unsafe Roads in Indiana
Some roadways and intersections are more dangerous than others, depending on the time of day, …
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Obtaining Compensation for Workplace Injuries Caused by Defective Products
While working at an auto-parts manufacturing plant, a female press operator had her hand crushed …
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Determining Fault in General Aviation Accidents
Determining fault in general aviation accidents is often quite complex, requiring legal representation by attorneys …
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Social Host Laws: What Party Hosts Need to Know
It’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us once again. For some party hosts, …
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What a Mesothelioma Attorney Brings to Your Asbestos Case
The National Institute of Health has estimated that 11 million people were exposed to asbestos …
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Breast Cancer Awareness: What You Need to Know
Do you have breast cancer, or is someone you love struggling with breast cancer? Get …
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Waiver Agreements: How Do They Work?
Waiver and release agreements are often assumed to completely remove all responsibility for injury or …
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Why Motorcycle Accidents Are Different
All motor vehicle accidents are different depending on the vehicle and situation, and nowhere is …
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The DePuy ASR XL Hip Implant Recall: What It Means to You
On August 26, 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics announced the recall of both its ASR XL Acetabular …
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Uninsured and Underinsured Car Insurance Coverage in Indiana
Having an automobile accident in Indiana can become a significant financial burden for an injured …
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The Differences Between Civil and Criminal Trials in Indiana
Civil and criminal trials are handled differently in Indiana. The process can be confusing, so …
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Arbitration vs. Mediation in Indiana Injury Law
Arbitration and mediation are two related methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that are all …
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Recoverable Damages for Personal Injury Plaintiffs in Indiana
Damages refers to financial compensation awarded after a lawsuit. For personal injury claims in Indiana, …
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Tort Reform and Indiana Medical Malpractice Law
Since the April 2010 Gulf oil spill, there have been discussions among the public and …
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Punitive Damage Awards in Indiana
In a personal injury case, most plaintiffs are seeking damages to compensate them for an …
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Insurance Bad Faith Claims in Indiana
When an Indiana insurer fails to pay a claim on a policy, the policy holder …
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Limitations of Lay Witnesses and Expert Testimony in Indiana
A recent Indiana Supreme Court opinion has clarified the role of an injured party’s ability …
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Traffic Tickets as Evidence: Pros and Cons
In Indiana automobile accident litigation, the potential for a traffic ticket to be admitted into …
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Chinese Drywall Under Fire for Health Issues
Drywall manufactured in China started appearing as a major player in the home building and …
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Facts About Medical Malpractice Insurance Companies
Healthcare reform and medical malpractice have become increasingly visible issues in the current political climate. …
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Indiana Supreme Court Affirms Rebuttable Presumption
On November 30, 2009, the Indiana Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the plaintiff …
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Healthcare System in United States Wastes $800 Billion Annually
Thomson-Reuters released a report that indicates that the United States healthcare system wastes a staggering …
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Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Caps
A recent court decision may put Indiana’s stringent medical malpractice award limits to the test. …
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The Pros and Cons of Structured Settlements
Many large personal injury awards and settlement amounts are often paid in part by means …
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Using Experts to Assess Future Damages
When determining damages in personal injury cases, juries can factor in possible lost future earnings …
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Diffuse Axonal Injuries and Their Ramifications in Injury Cases
Most attorneys are familiar with the general effects of events like whiplash on a client’s …
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What to Do After a Car Accident
Auto accidents, such as truck collisions or car crashes, are scary. It’s important to remain …
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Indiana Medical Malpractice Law: An Overview
In 1975, the Indiana General Assembly passed the Indiana Malpractice Act, which defines malpractice as …
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