Do Personal Injury Caps Exist for Injury Claims in Indiana?

When you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, such as in a traffic accident or a medical malpractice case, you would typically pursue legal action to recover compensation for damages. These cases involve personal injury claims that consider the victim’s damages to determine how much money they are owed. So, are there personal injury… Read more »

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Is My Landlord Responsible For an Electrical Fire, and can I sue?

Electrical fires are often worse than regular fires because they can happen out of nowhere. With a normal fire, there are often obvious warning signs that make the fire easily preventable. However, electrical fires often occur as a result of faulty wiring, which can be hard to detect, meaning they can happen at any time… Read more »

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Foodborne Illnesses: Who Is Liable?

What you’ll learn from reading this article: How to recognize the signs of food poisoning Possible culprits of foodborne illnesses What to do if you need to hold somebody liable for your illness You have probably experienced an upset stomach after a night out, especially after over-indulging. However, what if you experience more than a… Read more »

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Who Is at Fault for a Car Accident Caused by Snow or Ice?

What you’ll learn reading this article: Snow and ice create dangerous driving conditions that affect roadways as well as visibility. There are several steps Hoosier drivers can take to prepare their vehicles and themselves for safer winter driving.  Indiana is an at-fault state, which means that even if weather conditions contribute to an accident, at… Read more »

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What You Should Know About PTSD From A Car Accident

Most people have heard of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, but many do not know all that it entails.  For example, most people associate PTSD with veterans due to the very traumatic things they experience during combat and war. And while combat is traumatizing, one of the leading causes of PTSD in the United States… Read more »

Why is My Insurance Settlement Offer Lower If I Ask Myself Than If I Use an Attorney

Why is My Insurance Settlement Offer Lower If I Ask Myself Than If I Use an Attorney?

What you’ll learn reading this article: Statistics show that attorneys can negotiate much higher payouts for personal injury claims than those who forgo representation. Insurance companies actively work to keep from paying you the settlement you deserve.  Noneconomic damages for pain and suffering aren’t a given in an insurance company settlement agreement but hiring an… Read more »

Increase in Indianapolis Pedestrian Accidents

Increase in Indianapolis Pedestrian Accidents

What you’ll learn reading this article: Fatal pedestrian accidents are on the rise throughout the entire United States. Indianapolis has one of the most dangerous areas for pedestrians in the U.S. Several ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from pedestrian accidents in Indianapolis. Warmer weather means an increase in walkers and bicyclists, and… Read more »

What are the Different Types of Auto Accident Claims in Indianapolis?

What are the Different Types of Auto Accident Claims in Indianapolis?

Being involved in a car accident can result in serious injuries and substantial damages for victims and their families. If you or a loved one is injured in an Indianapolis traffic accident, you may receive compensation for your injuries and losses by filing one or more auto accident claims. You may receive compensation for your… Read more »

What Compensation Can I Receive for a Spinal Cord Injury?

What Compensation Can I Receive for a Spinal Cord Injury?

Spinal cord injuries can be the result of many different types of accidents and negligence. Motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, falls, ATV accidents, DUI accidents, and other personal injury accidents. A spinal cord injury can be devastating. Depending on the severity of the injury, a person may be paralyzed for the rest of his or… Read more »

Preventing Deaths of Children in Hot Vehicles This Summer in Indianapolis

Preventing Deaths of Children in Hot Vehicles This Summer in Indianapolis

How does it happen? How does a child get left in a vehicle and die from vehicular heatstroke? It seems unthinkable, but about 38 children each year die in hot cars in the United States. Roughly 800 children have died from vehicular heatstroke since 1998, with 2018 being the worst year for deaths in hot… Read more »