Feb
26
Multiple People Injured by One Persons Negligence
February 26, 2010 | Comments Off
We have spent a lot of time talking about injuries to one person, but what happens when many people are injured by the negligence of one person? Often times multiple people are injured in accidents with tractor trailers, highway accidents, traffic accidents with drunk drivers, big truck crashes, and other vehicle accidents. Smart accident attorneys [...]
Feb
25
Suing for Medical Malpractice – Final
February 25, 2010 | Comments Off
Let’s wrap up our current discussion of medical malpractice lawsuits in Indiana.
In addition to the factors that we’ve already discussed, the stress suffered by loved ones can also be an element of "non-economic" damages in a personal injury case. Indiana allows claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress for people that either witness a serious [...]
Feb
25
Bicycle Safety and Sidewalks
February 25, 2010 | Comments Off
As bicycle and bike use are increasing there are some things both the biker and the motorist need to know. First, as we all know, in a collision between a bicycle and a car, the car is going to win every time. These collisions can result in very severe injuries, including, brain injury, back injury, [...]
Feb
25
Can a Child Bring a Claim for Injury Compensation?
February 25, 2010 | Comments Off
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about injuries to adults, but this ignores about 20 percent of our population. Children are often injured in tractor trailer crashes, highway accidents, traffic accidents with drunk drivers, big truck crashes, and other vehicle accidents. Smart accident attorneys and accident lawyers know that the effect of severe injuries, [...]
Feb
24
Suing for Medical Malpractice – continued
February 24, 2010 | Comments Off
To continue our discussion of medical malpractice, Indiana law provides the following:
Recovery for medical malpractice in Indiana since July 1, 1999 is limited to $1,250,000;
All qualified healthcare providers carry $250,000 of insurance and also pay a surcharge to the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund. The Fund is then liable for up to an additional $1,000,000 in [...]
Feb
24
Suing for Medical Malpractice
February 24, 2010 | Comments Off
As discussed in prior blog entries, even doctors who have developed a great deal of expertise and who might be using advanced technologies unintentionally make mistakes. That’s where a lawsuit for medical practice comes in. Case in point: A patient went in for surgery due to pain in the legs. The surgery was to [...]
Feb
24
What Should I do if I am Injured in an Accident?
February 24, 2010 | Comments Off
Knowledgeable accident attorneys and injury lawyers know that the dangers of having an accident – be it a motorcycle accident, highway accident with a semi tractor-trailer, a large truck accident, a wreck with a drunk driver, a truck crash , a construction accident , a fall, or even a battery. Aggressive accident lawyers and injury [...]
Feb
23
Should I get a Police Accident Report?
February 23, 2010 | Comments Off
Many times people who are in automobile collisions do not think they are hurt or there is much property damage. They will not want to take the time to call the police and have a police report completed. This can be a very costly mistake if they later find out that they are injured or find more [...]
Feb
22
How Long Do I Have to File A Claim?
February 22, 2010 | Comments Off
“How long do I have to bring a claim?” is a question we often hear from potential clients. Generally in Indiana you have two years to bring a claim in court for negligence. Failure to either have settled your case or not filed in court within that two year period can mean you lose your [...]
Feb
22
I was in a Traffic Accident – What do I do?
February 22, 2010 | Comments Off
Today, you were in a traffic accident. It was your first, and you are injured. What do you do?
Experienced injury attorneys and accident lawyers know this is a scary time for you. You do not know the full extent of your injuries. You do not know how long you will be off work, and you [...]
Feb
20
What Is A Contingency Fee Agreement
February 20, 2010 | Comments Off
You were minding your own business when a drunk driver driving a large truck causes a large truck crash. Experienced injury attorneys and accident lawyers know trucking accidents are often the most dangerous. These types of traffic accidents result in serious injuries, burns and even wrongful death. Smart accident attorneys and injury lawyers know that [...]
Feb
19
If I am Compensated for an Injury – is it Taxable?
February 19, 2010 | Comments Off
Knowledgeable accident attorneys and injury lawyers know that you can will have medical expense and lost wages if you have a motorcycle accident, a highway accident with a semi tractor-trailer, a large truck accident, a wreck with a drunk driver, a truck crash , a construction accident , a fall, or even a battery. Your [...]


