Winter Sports Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)
Sports injuries are common, and they can happen to any player or athlete at any time. However, in the winter months, ice and snowy slopes can lead to a rise …
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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 injury. Snow that remains on pavement can turn to ice, slippery walking areas can cause …
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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 prove negligence on the part of the other party. Gathering a large quantity of high-quality …
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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 after an accident, no amount of litigation or money will ever make the pain go …
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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 a defendant for damages that the defendant caused through their harmful actions. Usually, there is …
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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 have in common is that an individual was injured by the negligence of someone else. …
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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 before the fall weather settles in for good. Youth athletes and their parents should be …
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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 precedent around Indiana personal injury sports cases. The decision, which allows the case to move …
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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, and pain and suffering. They will also go after all the damages to which you …
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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 plenty of reading on the topic of personal injury and personal injury lawsuits. You might …
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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 was the case at a baseball game involving a mascot and hot dog. Accident Details …
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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 bites can cause severe injuries that result in costly medical expenses. According to the Centers …
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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 claim may seem like hyperbole since most household mishaps are minor, but some accidents occurring …
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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 accident or injury, posting on social media can potentially create serious legal issues. Most personal …
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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 man who filed a personal injury lawsuit against a so-called “Good Samaritan.” The individual had …
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Summer Boating Safety Tips
Summer is quickly approaching, and Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial beginning of boating season throughout Indiana. We’re here to remind you about a few boating safety tips to think …
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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 glow of the sun can make us feel great, and in the short term, make …
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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 sports injury cases. Whereas liability in such cases had previously focused on the conduct of …
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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 familiar with facts and common myths about breast cancer to help support your loved ones …
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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, a successful plaintiff is entitled to damages in a sum that reasonably compensates the plaintiff …
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Punitive Damage Awards in Indiana
In a personal injury case, most plaintiffs are seeking damages to compensate them for an injury caused by another party. For example, after a car crash, an injured driver might …
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