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Truck driver fatigue is dangerous and can lead to truck accidents which can result in catastrophic injuries and damages for victims. Truck accident victims should know how they are protected following a truck accident. The effects of fatigue Truck driver fatigue can be especially dangerous for those sharing the roadway with a truck driver who is driving with inadequate rest. Inadequate…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS, has recently announced new initiatives to protect nursing home residents. Specifically, CMS has committed to expanding state surveys of nursing homes. Guidance to state surveyors In recent guidance, CMS gave state surveyors instructions on how to address their significant backlogs of recertification surveys. CMS also advised them to more critically examine the…
Medical misdiagnosis can severely harm patients and may even result in a preventable death. For that reason, it is essential that victims of medical malpractice, and their loved ones, are familiar with the dangers of misdiagnosis and legal protections available to them with they have been misdiagnosed. 12 million victims annually Each year in the United States, 12 million victims are impacted…
In 2020 more people worked from home, only ran necessary errands, and in general stayed home rather than travel for entertainment or vacations. This led to a decrease in traffic that year compared to 2019. However, one number that did surprisingly go up in 2020 were traffic fatalities in Indiana. How did 2020 traffic fatalities compare to 2019 traffic fatalities? Traffic…
Motor vehicle accidents are incredibly common in Indiana and throughout the country. Fortunately, most of these accidents are so-called “fender benders.” But, we all know that some motor vehicle accidents can be quite severe – even deadly. According to a recent report, that was the case in a head-on collision that occurred just north of Indianapolis, in Carmel. The reports indicate…
Surgical procedures come with risks, but medical professionals and facilities can avoid many of preventable problems that harm victims when they exercise reasonable care and take protective measures. Unfortunately, Indiana residents suffer serious and sometimes life-threatening harm when their nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals fail to meet their standard of care and commit surgical mistakes. There are many ways that…
We trust our doctors and other medical professionals to care for us properly. After all, the health and lives of their patients are on the line. When they fail to do their jobs properly, it may be necessary to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to hold them responsible for the injury they cause. But there is a time limit to…
A serious car crash on I-65 began with a loose mattress. According to news reports, SUV was traveling along I-65 with the box spring mattress tied to its roof. Unfortunately, the soft, cushiony pad would come loose around mile marker 101, unleashing a series of events that would leave three cars badly damaged and three men hospitalized. The mattress fell into…
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…
A 2013 Toyota Corolla and a 2017 Ram 1500 pickup truck collided Sunday night near the 7600 block of Hancock County Road 300 North. The cars where traveling in opposite directions prior to the crash and slammed into each other after the pickup truck drifted over the center line. The driver of the Toyota, 61, was pronounced dead at the scene. The…