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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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