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By Marc Sedwick – Business Litigation Attorney Serving Southern Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky When commercial construction projects go wrong, the fallout can be massive. Just ask Holcim (US) Inc.—one of the largest cement companies in the world—who was hit with nearly $6 million in damages after failing to honor...

Today marks a significant development for highway safety and accountability in the logistics industry. In a much-anticipated decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has reversed a lower court's dismissal of a negligent hiring claim against a freight broker, holding that such claims are not preempted by federal law....

Indianapolis, IN - The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling in a medical malpractice case, Zainab Abbas, M.D., Morgan Mittler, R.N., and Methodist Hospital v. Hetep Bilal Neter-Nu, addressing key issues including hospital liability, jury instructions, and the calculation of prejudgment interest. The decision, handed down on June 26, 2025,...

The Indiana Court of Appeals recently revived a personal injury lawsuit filed by Kiera Isgrig, a student who was seriously injured when a window unexpectedly fell out of the wall and struck her while she was studying at Indiana University Bloomington. This decision provides an important reminder of property owners’ responsibilities to...

Gierek v. Anonymous emphasizes the scope of medical malpractice claims in Indiana, particularly concerning emotional distress claims in the context of potential physical harm. Here's a breakdown of the key points: * Medical Malpractice Act (MMA) Scope: The court determined that the MMA applies to all claims of medical...

If you've been injured in an accident in Indiana and are considering taking your case to a jury trial, you're likely concerned about the financial burden of your medical treatment. A big question on everyone's mind is: Will the jury see my medical bills? The answer, like most legal matters, isn't a...

While we do not handle criminal cases, we do deal with a lot of evidentiary issues oftentimes involving hearsay.  This is an interesting case summary about the “market reports exception” to the hearsay rule. Lawyers cannot offer out of court statements for the truth of the matter asserted unless the statement is...

There are many factors that lead to motor vehicle accidents, and negligence is one of the most common and dangerous causes. It's important to know what to do if you're involved in an accident caused by negligence. What is negligence? There are three elements to...

A recent car accident in Indiana may have left you with lifelong injuries. If this is the case, you have the right to file for compensation. The amount of your settlement will depend on a number of factors. Chief among them will be the extent of your injuries. The amount you receive...

Wrongful death laws exist to provide protection to families when someone loses their life because of the negligence or criminal acts of an individual or entity. While there's no way of reversing the damage done by a wrongful death, Indiana wrongful death laws give protection by helping with the financial burden of...

The CDC reports that about 2.8 million U.S. residents sustain a TBI annually. TBIs are the main cause of disability and death in ages 1 to 44. There are several types of TBIs that a person in Indiana or another state may experience. Overview of TBIs

If you've been in a motor vehicle accident in Indiana, you should know that insurance companies are not your friends. They are only interested in their bottom lines, and they will do whatever they can to avoid paying out on a claim. It's important to know how to deal with them to...