Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys
When someone suffers an injury due to another's negligence, their injuries can turn their life upside down. Not only do they have to deal with the financial burden of medical care, but they must also face the added stress of pain and disruption of their life. In these...
The convenience of home deliveries continues to rise, with services like UPS, FedEx, DoorDash, and Instacart catering to our diverse needs. Delivery workers, the backbone of these services, are often exposed to potential dangers, including the threat of dog attacks....
Whether a claim is a case of ordinary negligence or medical malpractice is important because it is one of the deciding factors determining if a case is subject to the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act. (Ind. Code §34-18-et seq. referred to after as “the act”). The second deciding factor is whether the defendant provides proof of financial responsibility with the Commissioner…
Did you know that if you are injured while receiving medical treatment in Indiana, compensation can be significantly limited in your case? Indiana has had a damage award cap for many years. Doctors and the insurance providers rendering care their malpractice coverage have been able to reduce damages to very small amounts, with only a small portion of the claim…
All negligence cases are not created equal. While some medical malpractice cases seem cut and dry, others can be difficult to pin down. Medically related premises liability cases are often mistaken for medical malpractice. Still, most do not meet the standard to fall within the Act (Ind. Code §34-18-et seq. referred to after as “the act”). Determining whether a case…
Civil Parental Liability In Indiana, a parent is liable for the actions of their child if those actions are done knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly and cause harm to a person or their property. To be liable, however, the parent must have custody of the child and the child must be living with the parent. The limit of a parent’s liability…
When Juul Labs first came out with their product line a few years ago, like many companies that have targeted American youth over the years, their marketing ploys lured underage audiences with candy-inspired flavors and launch parties more suited to young teens than 18-and-up customers. Their stated goal is to provide vaping products as a healthier alternative to smokers, but…
When an individual suffers a personal injury, it is possible that the liable party has insurance that covers the incident. The insurance company may assign an insurance adjuster to evaluate and resolve the claim. However, there are certain considerations that individuals in Indiana and other states should keep in mind when dealing with an adjuster for their claim. Written statements…
Delays in construction zones are common occurrences on roadways in Indiana and across the country. Drivers generally get warnings about upcoming construction zones and expect traffic backups and delays. A new study suggests that there is a much better way to warn drivers and control traffic to reduce accident rates in construction zones and backed-up traffic. Adaptive real-time data better…
IKEA is facing yet another lawsuit over the death of a toddler underneath a tipped over Malm dresser after settling 3 earlier suits for $50 million. The two year old boy died underneath the dresser in May 2017. The parents filed suit in Pennsylvania state court in Philadelphia County. The propensity of the entire Malm dressers’ ability to tip-over became…