Can I Sue My Doctor for Not Helping Me?

Whether you can sue your doctor for not helping you is a complex issue that depends on a number of factors. Once a doctor–patient relationship has been established, a doctor is obligated to continue to provide care for a patient. However, there are circumstances in which a doctor can legitimately refuse to begin a doctor–patient relationship or terminate an […]

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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 Indiana. These medical malpractice charges involve unnecessary cardiac surgeries and other invasive procedures. According to news reports, the charges range from open heart surgery to pacemaker implantation. At least one person has died from complications related to the procedures. The slew of […]

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The Difference Between Aggressive and Reckless Driving in Indiana

Reckless Driving versus Aggressive Driving: The Differences and Consequences of Both in Indiana Reckless and aggressive driving are both dangerous to drivers, passengers, and others on the road. In the United States, reckless driving is a major traffic violation generally stemming from a person driving a vehicle with disregard to the safety of themselves or […]

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Indiana Department of Transportation Overhang Regulations

Indiana DOT Overhang Regulations Objects hanging over a vehicle can pose a serious risk to the driver and other motorists on the road navigating around the overhang. Indiana law states that drivers must obtain a vehicle permit specific to oversize and/or overweight objects being carried, as well as other safety measures including red flags or […]

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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 have fun while the sun shines. Unfortunately, a day at the pool can easily turn tragic. Every year in the United States, diving injuries cost nearly $1.8 billion in losses for medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Swimming […]

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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 who are paying complete attention to the road. While many people associate distracted driving with texting, speaking on a cell phone, and other non-driving activities that involve gadgets, this definition is narrow and incomplete. Distracted driving occurs when you are engaged in […]

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Preponderance of Evidence: What to Know

If your personal injury case heads to trial, you may wonder how the court will decide if the defendant is to blame. In civil cases, like personal injury, the court uses the preponderance of evidence to determine fault. Read on to learn what preponderance of evidence is and when it applies.  What Is Preponderance of […]

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