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Texting and Driving

January 31, 2010 | Comments Off

Semi tractor Trailers are huge powerful engines driving our economy.  We depend on them for the abundance that is the American way of life.  Other trucks join in making us the envy of the world. However, because of their size, when they collide with a passenger car in a highway accident, the results can be [...]

Jan

31

Do I need a Will if I Die As A Result Of Negligence?

January 31, 2010 | Comments Off

If you are killed as a result of someone’s negligence, what happens to your will?  The first thing you need to know is that if you die, and you have a will, an estate will be opened to administer your estate.  This means that your Will is filed with the Court in the county where [...]

Jan

29

What Do I Do If A Loved One Dies in an Accident?

January 29, 2010 | Comments Off

If you are reading this because you need information about wrongful death, our family extends our sympathy for your loss.  We know firsthand the angst, sorrow, and numbing grief you are dealing with and we pray for your strength in the face of this tragedy. The first things you need to take care of are [...]

Jan

28

Negligence Liability for Following Too Close

January 28, 2010 | Comments Off

Rear-end collisions of various degrees of severity are a common occurrence on Indiana roads. In general, one of the most helpful driving hints for any driver who wants to avoid being a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit is to take your time and leave a lot of space between you and the driver in [...]

Jan

28

What if I am Hurt in an Accident and My Doctor Commits Malpractice While Treating Me?

January 28, 2010 | Comments Off

You are in an accident.  It does not matter how the accident happened.  It could be that you were in a car wreck with a drunk driver.  It could be you fell in a construction accident.  You might have had a highway accident with a semi tractor trailer. You might have been in a road [...]

Jan

27

If I am Injured in a Highway Accident, is Social Security Disability Possible?

January 27, 2010 | Comments Off

Every qualified injury attorney or accident lawyer knows that if their client is injured, the injuries may be permanent, or at the very least, likely to last more than twelve months. Some of these types of injuries include spine injuries and back injuries which cause paralysis, either paraplegia or quadriplegia.  Brain injury can be quite [...]

Jan

26

Owner Liability for Dog Bites

January 26, 2010 | Comments Off

Man’s best friend can sometimes be unfriendly. With the popularity of television shows such as Cesar Milan’s "The Dog Whisperer," who preaches rules boundaries and limitations for canine pets, proper dog training and behavior is near the top of the public agenda. Maintaining a dog in Indiana imposes on a dog owner the duty of [...]

Jan

26

How Does the Social Security Administration Decide If I Am Disabled?

January 26, 2010 | Comments Off

I meet with people who need Social Security Disability Benefits two to three times a week.  Usually, they have already applied, and have been turned down.  They are disappointed and frustrated.  They worry about how they are going to take care of their families.  Almost everyone says, in one way or another, “I know a [...]

Jan

25

What an Injury Trial is Really Like – Part 3

January 25, 2010 | Comments Off

Now that we have picked our six person jury, we are ready for the “Opening Statement”.  Please take note of the word statement as opposed to the word argument.  This is not an argument.  It is each party’s opportunity to tell the jury what they think the evidence will show. A good accident attorney or [...]

Jan

25

Brain Injuries Coming Under Increasing Scrutiny

January 25, 2010 | Comments Off

Congratulations to the Indianapolis Colts who are headed to the Super Bowl after their come-from-behind victory in yesterday’s AFC Championship game. Pro athletes make a great living, and fans in Indiana and across the country derive a tremendous amount of enjoyment from following their favorite teams. But there is a downside:  For example, more retired [...]

Jan

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What an Injury Trial is Really Like – Part 2

January 24, 2010 | Comments Off

When we last left off the jury had seen the video and was on its way to the court room to see if they were going to be on the jury. For those of you who missed our first in this series, I offer a little review. I’ll begin by resetting the stage: You are in a [...]

Jan

23

What an Injury Trial is Really Like – Part 1

January 23, 2010 | Comments Off

A civil injury jury trial is nothing like what you see on TV.  Usually there is no one in the gallery.  The press is usually not stationed outside the door.  The lawyers are not usually yelling at each other, the witness or the judge.  If the trial is being conducted by a competent Judge, and [...]

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