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Traumatic Brain Injuries, Especially from Car Accidents

What you will learn from reading this article: What are traumatic brain injuries? What are common causes of TBIs? How do motor vehicle accidents cause TBIs? What are the symptoms of TBIs? What are the long-term effects of TBIs? How are TBIs diagnosed? A traumatic brain injury is exactly what it sounds like: a traumatic… Read more »

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What is Highway Hypnosis? Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents in Indiana

What you’ll learn reading this article: What is highway hypnosis? How can highway hypnosis and drowsy driving accidents be avoided? Have you ever found yourself in your driveway after commuting home from work and realized that you have no recollection of the actual journey? Your brain was on a kind of automatic pilot. This situation… Read more »

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Good Samaritan Laws: What You Need to Know

In this article, you will read: Indiana Good Samaritan Codes (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who comes upon the scene of an emergency or accident, complies with IC 9-26-1-1.5, or is summoned to the scene of an emergency or accident and, in good faith, gratuitously renders emergency care at the scene of… Read more »

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Car Accidents Are Rising: Experts Blame Risky Driving During the Pandemic

What you’ll learn reading this article: Statistics demonstrating the unexpected increase in fatal accidents during the pandemic Causes of increases in car accidents during 2020 How you can keep yourself safe on the road At a time when fewer cars have been on the road because of Covid restrictions and concerns about leaving the safety… Read more »

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Unbuckled Rear Passenger Deaths

What you’ll learn from reading this article: Seat belt statistics – both front and rear Indiana seatbelt laws Your ability to sue even if you were not wearing a seatbelt Seatbelt Statistics Most people recognize the importance of wearing seatbelts. Back in 2000, only 70.7% of front-seat passengers used seatbelts, but as of 2019, that… Read more »

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If My Insurance Company Denies My Claim, What Are My Rights?

What you’ll learn from reading this article: What you are responsible for when making an insurance claim What your insurance company is responsible for when you make an insurance claim What rights you have if your claim is denied There may come a time when you experience a slip and fall injury, a car accident,… Read more »

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What Happens When a Car Accident Occurs Due to a Driver’s Medical Condition?

What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana has certain restrictions in place for known medical conditions that may affect a driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. When an unforeseen medical emergency occurs, a driver may not be found liable if they meet the standards for the sudden emergency doctrine.  Cases dealing with medical emergencies… Read more »

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Understanding Indiana’s Premises Liability Law

After reading this article, you will be able to answer these questions: What are common terms used in Indiana’s Premises Liability Law? In which scenarios could a property owner be held liable for damages? How does this law work for you if you are injured? Basic terms used in Indiana’s Premises Liability Law include: Invitee:… Read more »

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Indiana Product Liability Act: What You Should Know

Here’s what you’ll learn about the Indiana Product Liability Act from reading this article: What is considered a defective product in Indiana? When would I not have grounds to file a case? Do I have grounds to file a case? Thousands of product liability lawsuits are filed each year in the United States. Some of… Read more »

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Can I Sue for Food Poisoning?

What you’ll learn reading this article: Food poisoning can happen anywhere food is sold or served. There are practical concerns that come with filing a food poisoning lawsuit. This type of lawsuit is quite complex, so please opt for excellent legal representation. Food poisoning starts with an upset stomach and becomes something much worse. Also… Read more »