Aug
28
After Fatal Accident, Indianapolis PD Considers Field-Sobriety Policy For Officers
August 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
John Young has written several blog postings about the firestorm surrounding IMPD officer David Bisard who was involved in a collision while operating his police cruiser allegedly under the influence of alcohol. A motorcycle operator lost his life in the accident. There was no field-sobriety test taken administered at the scene which is in part [...]
Aug
20
Indianan Personal Injury Lawyer
August 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment
At Young & Young, we perform the full range of services for Hoosiers who have been injured by the negligence of others, or who have a severe disability. John P. Young, practicing out of the Indianapolis offices of Young & Young was proud to talk about Social Security law with Denny Smith on WIBC on [...]
Jul
28
Indy Motorcyclist Loses Life In Utility Pole Accident
July 28, 2010 | Comments Off
A motorcyclist without a helmet tragically died in Indianapolis in the early morning hours on July 23 when he crashed into a light pole. According to witnesses, the man, 42, was going about 100 mph on Madison Avenue when he lost control. He died at the scene. Police indicated that alcohol did not appear to [...]
Jul
22
Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents
July 22, 2010 | Comments Off
As we have discussed previously, drivers must be extremely vigilant to avoid traffic accidents when the warmer weather brings out more motorcycle enthusiasts. Recently Indiana fatalities have established that point unfortunately. By the same token, for enhanced roadway safety, motorcyclists must also take care to operate their choppers safely and legally.
The Indiana State Police offers [...]
Jul
16
Indiana Injury Attorney
July 16, 2010 | Comments Off
What do you want in an Indiana Injury Attorney? If you want experience with serious injury cases, if you want experience all over the state, if you want a lot of trial experience, if you want a board certified injury attorney, then you want John P. Young of the Indianapolis Law firm of Young and [...]
Jun
30
Motorcyclist Without Helmet Killed In Evansville
June 30, 2010 | Comments Off
As we’ve blogged previously, even though a helmet is unpopular with many motorcycle riders, it is an essential piece of safety equipment to perhaps avoid a serious road accident or to minimize the consequences of one. There is no cure for a brain injury other than avoidance. A brain injury can leave permanent life-altering damage [...]
Jun
22
Helmets Reduce Risk of Serious Head Injuries
June 22, 2010 | Comments Off
As we’ve discussed previously, the most effective "cure" for brain injury is preventing or minimizing the injury in the first place. And one sure way to minimize most brain injuries is to wear a helmet while riding a bike or motorcycle to absorb the impact of a possible collision. As Michigan orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph [...]
Jun
16
The “Fast and Furious" Results in Fatal Accident
June 16, 2010 | Comments Off
Add high-speed road racing to the risks to roadway safety in Indiana. Last week, a Greene County jury sentenced a man to four years in prison for aiding in the reckless homicide in the death of an Indiana motorcyclist. In May 2009, he and another man were allegedly racing each other side by side (one [...]
Jun
8
NFL Player’s Brother in Stable Condition After Motorcycle Accident
June 8, 2010 | Comments Off
Mathias Kiwanuka, the New York Giants defensive end, and his brother Benedict, were riding their motorcycles in Indianapolis on May 28 when Benedict apparently crashed into a car pulling out of an apartment complex. Police indicate that Benedict was not wearing a helmet and was thrown some 100 feet by the impact. Media reports indicate [...]
May
27
Indiana Drunk Driving Developments
May 27, 2010 | Comments Off
John P. Young of the Indianapolis Injury Lawyer firm, Young and Young is your Indiana and Indianapolis Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer. As we keep our eye on how the law deals with drunk driving accidents, we observe the following developments.
John G. Wilson, III was sentenced yesterday to 12 year in prison. He was convicted [...]
Apr
22
Indiana Injury Attorney
April 22, 2010 | Comments Off
John P. Young has been practicing law as an Indiana, Indianapolis injury attorney for 22 years. He is part of a firm that has been in business continuously for 56 years and part of a family who has had a family member practicing law in Indianapolis, Indiana for 106 straight years. Mr. Young’s practice is [...]
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 [...]


