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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…
Rob Dassow received a verdict of $11,600,000 in Gulf Shores, Alabama on behalf of our 24 year old client who was rendered a quadriplegic after diving into shallow water while on vacation with a group of friends. Our client rented a condominium with a group of friends through the short-term rental website VRBO. The VRBO listing for the property highlighted…
For Indiana residents, going out on the road these days for a trip to run errands can be a stressful event, especially when someone changes lanes suddenly, goes through a four-way stop, or drives 20 miles over the local speed limit. While the reported incidents of distracted and risky driving have gone up across the country, teen drivers who are…
We often think of medical malpractice as involving severe errors, such as wrong-site surgery, but in fact many cases of medical malpractice involve more subtle mistakes. Among the most common are medication errors – prescribing or administering the wrong medications, or the wrong dosages. While not as sudden or shocking as a mistake on the operating table, these errors can lead to…
Auto accidents and road safety are common concerns in Indiana and across the United States. While legislators, law enforcement and drivers themselves need to do their part to avoid crashes, injuries and fatalities, there is always room for improvement. Toward that end, keeping track of research can be beneficial. A recent report split states into three categories with red representing states with…
When reviewing case histories of patients who were injured by medical errors, one of the most common factors you will see is a failure of communication. According to one study, communication problems were behind as many as 59% of all reported medical error injuries. Many of these events are the result of medical personnel failing to communicate effectively with each…
Vigilant Indiana drivers will follow the rules of the road when behind the wheel. That goes beyond paying attention, being sober, maintaining alertness and behaving predictably. It extends to the simplest fundamentals like using turn indicators. Turn indicators are not just to tell others on the road of the driver’s intentions. It is a question of safety. For example, if…
Hovde Dassow + Deets is pleased to announce that Boyd Hovde, Rick Hovde, Rob Dassow, and Nick Deets have all been named to the 2022 list of The Best Lawyers in America©. Boyd Hovde and Rick Hovde were named in the areas of Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Litigation-plaintiffs. Rob Dassow was named in the area of Mass Tort Litigation and…
If a person has a couple drinks at a restaurant or party in Indianapolis, they may think it is OK to drive themselves home. This may not be the case. Even having a slight “buzz” from alcohol could make it dangerous to drive and could even lead to a drunk driving accident that could put the injured party in a…
Every motorist knows that the potential for an accident is always present. To prevent them, you drive safely and focus on the task at hand. Unfortunately, not all accidents can be avoided and too many of them occur due to negligence or oversight by a trucking company. And due to the sheer size of the vehicles involved, these accidents can…