Correcting Errors in Medical Records

Medical records include exactly what you expect—a record of a patient’s health and medical history. Depending on the individual, these records could include information about treatments and medications, alcohol consumption habits, family medical history, and allergies. Regardless, these documents are key to recording and receiving medical care. Unfortunately, even with (and sometimes due to) the […]

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Malpractice Suits Against Doctors FAQs

Can Doctors Be Sued for Malpractice? Yes! Doctors can be sued for malpractice. Medical malpractice cases are complex and can be lengthy. But don’t let this deter you from pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit.  Talk to the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers about seeking compensation for your unnecessary pain and […]

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Chain of Causation: Legal Definition and Examples

Chain of causation is a legal term that links the elements of negligence together. The chain of causation is the complete link from the defendant’s negligent action (or inaction) to the victim’s injury. For example, suppose a doctor examines a patient with a history of skin cancer. Despite having this risk factor documented in the patient’s file, […]

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What is Considered Admitting Fault in a Car Accident?

Car accidents happen in an instant. Collisions can be frightening in the moment, especially since they are never expected and seem to send your whole day– and world– into disarray. If you’re involved in a crash, it may seem obvious to you what happened and maybe that it was even your fault. If the crash […]

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The Indiana Dead Red Law: Is it Ever Legal to Run a Red Light?

Did you know that it’s sometimes legal to run a red light? Of course, Indiana law—and the law everywhere else—requires drivers to stop at intersections that have a red light displayed. But in certain circumstances, drivers are allowed to go through an intersection while a traffic light is red. Laws that make this exception are […]

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What Is Tort Law And Why Is it Important?

If you haven’t extensively studied law, terms like criminal law, civil law, and administrative law might feel intimidating when you come across them. Torts is one term frequently misunderstood. If you pursue a personal injury case, you might encounter the phase tort law and wonder what it means. Keep reading to learn all about tort […]

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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 things fighting for our attention. Stress at our jobs, busy lives outside of work, and technology, among other things, all take up space in our minds. When these distractions get in the way of a task as important and dangerous […]

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Attorney Referral: What it Means for Your Case

If you’ve begun the process of hiring a lawyer, you may find that they want to refer your case to another lawyer. This process can seem confusing at first. We will define what an attorney referral truly means, why you might be referred to another attorney, and what are the implications for your case. What […]

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