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...
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 Traumatic brain...
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...
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...
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....
Approximately one month ago, I was on my way home from work and was coming down a state highway towards the traffic control light. I was the last vehicle in a long line of traffic to turn left into a turning lane. Having previously been rear-ended in the past, I was...
There are two relatively important decisions by the Indiana Supreme Court over the past few months regarding medical malpractice cases. The first case involves the Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund and contesting, or re-litigating, a health care provider's...
Prejudgment interest is available when a demand is made within one year of filing a lawsuit, the settlement offer cannot exceed one and one third of the settlement demand, and the payment of the settlement amount is made within 60 days after the offer in accepted. On...
When you are looking for an attorney there are many out there to consider. Not all of them have the same skill set, qualifications or even are the right fit for you. It is important to do your research and make sure you are hiring an attorney that is not only...