Personal Injury

It can be upsetting for Indiana families to place loved ones into nursing homes. However, over time, if a family member’s condition requires the level of care you can’t provide, taking this step is necessary. Sadly, many nursing homes are understaffed, which leads to...

Being old comes with its own set of health issues, and broken bones are no exception. Elderly people in Indiana may be more likely to experience complications due to weakened bones and lack of physical activity. Pneumonia When a person breaks a bone, they often...

Many factors can cause car accidents on Indiana roads. One accident that isn’t immediately thought of involves a vehicle’s blind spots. Below are the causes of blind spot collisions and how to avoid them. Understanding blind spots Usually, when people think about...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report more than one out of four older adults slip and fall. However, these accidents aren’t limited to older people. An Indiana resident of any age can take a tumble. Slip and fall accidents can cause several types...

Elder abuse can take many different forms. No matter what form it takes, elder abuse is a crime, but it may go unreported when it occurs in a nursing home or similar facility in Indiana. Estimates indicate that as many as five million older Americans may suffer some...

Indiana law does not require cyclists to wear helmets, but a growing number of studies suggest that lives would be saved if it did. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that one in three bicycle accidents in the United States leaves the...

Slip-and-fall accidents happen in Indiana and other locales, sometimes in unexpected locations like the supermarket. Experiencing a slip or fall while grocery shopping can result in serious injuries, medical care and treatment bills and emotional distress. While each...

Indiana had more than 34,000 nursing home residents in 2022. Nursing home neglect is possibly a reality for some of those residents. The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law established the minimum standards of care for elderly and disabled individuals living in nursing...