Court Reinstates Negligence Lawsuit Against Indiana University After Student Injured by Falling Window

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...
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Emotional distress claims and the interplay between the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act

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...
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Decoding Doctor’s Bills: What You Need to Know About Medical Expenses in Indiana Jury Trials 

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...
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“These are not products that, in Indiana at least, one can buy on a supermarket shelf.”

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...
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SedwickLaw Helps Greenville Students Learn about National Elections

The Indiana-based news and current events website Newsandtribune.com has published an article covering my recent visit to Greenville Elementary School. Last month, I spoke to a group of fourth-grade students about the political process in the United States. By focusing on the election process and history, and avoiding the controversies...
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Henryville, Indiana Bus Wreck involving Indiana Tech Bowling Team

On March 12, 2015, a private passenger bus, operated by Excursions Trailways, went off Interstate 65 southbound and wrecked just north of Henryville, Indiana. This bus was transporting students from Indiana Tech to a national bowling tournament in Smyrna, Tennessee. Multiple students and passengers were injured in the bus wreck and treated...
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