Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are becoming more common in Indiana. When a bike collides with a pedestrian, there can be severe consequences, including injuries, medical expenses, property damage, and sometimes death. Poynter & Bucheri created this article to explain your legal options if the driver of a bicycle hits you in Indiana. It explores the legal… Read more »
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Concert Injury: What Should You Do?
Thousands of people attend concerts and music festivals annually. While most concerts are generally exciting and entertaining events, they can sometimes be dangerous, resulting in serious injury to concert goers. Many factors can contribute to concert or music festival accidents and injuries. Heat stroke is a common reason concert-goers require medical help at many concerts,… Read more »
Contingency Fee Definition | Poynter & Bucheri
If you were recently in a car accident or suffered a personal injury, it’s important to hire an attorney. An attorney’s legal services can help you as the client through the insurance claims process, and they can help you maximize your compensation for medical bills and other types of damages. While important, hiring an attorney… Read more »
Who Is At Fault in a Left-Turn Accident?
Making left turns while driving may seem like second nature. But what happens when someone makes an unsafe left turn while you are traveling in the opposite direction? Or someone fails to stop at a stop sign and makes a left-hand turn directly into cross-traffic? Determining fault in left-turn accidents may seem straightforward at first… Read more »
Whose Fault Is It When a Car T-Boned You?
A T-bone car accident can have serious or even fatal consequences. These crashes often cause severe injuries that leave victims with debilitating conditions, some of which may never fully heal. This leaves you wondering, whose fault is it when a car T-Boned you? If you’ve just been in a T-bone car accident or another collision,… Read more »
How Much Is Compensation for a Broken Arm?
Whether serious crashes or simple fender benders, car accidents can cause a lot of personal stress and hassle. This can range from damage to your car to injuries to yourself. One common car accident injury is broken bones. Broken bones can lead to all sorts of complications and worries–from doctor visits to time away from… Read more »
What Do You Have to Prove in a Personal Injury Claim?
If you have suffered an injury in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim seeking compensation. But what exactly does it take to prove a personal injury case and come away with a fair settlement? Personal injury cases involve complex legal concepts like… Read more »
How Long Should You Be Sore After a Motorcycle Accident?
Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating, but also dangerous. Motorcycle crashes can result in devastating injuries, and muscle injuries are among the most common and debilitating consequences. Whether it’s due to the sheer impact of the collision, the force of the fall, or the subsequent strain on the body, muscle injuries can significantly impact a… Read more »
What to Do if Your Foot Gets Run Over by a Car
Having your foot run over by a car can result in severe and potentially disabling injuries. If you experience this traumatic event, it is crucial to take immediate action to protect your health and legal rights. This article provides an overview of common foot injuries from car accidents and outlines the steps you need to… Read more »
Slip and Fall: Apartment Complex
As a tenant, you rightfully expect apartment complex owners and managers and your landlord to properly maintain all buildings and common areas. However, when negligent property maintenance leads to dangerous conditions, tenants can easily slip, trip, and fall—resulting in serious injuries. If you suffered a slip and fall accident at your apartment building, you may… Read more »