Senior living communities include a wide range of facilities, from independent living apartments with very little hands-on assistance to nursing homes that offer 24/7 medical care and living assistance. Unfortunately, some residents of Indiana's senior living...
Personal Injury
What to do after a motorcycle/pedestrian accident
Although designated crosswalks are becoming more common in Indiana, the rate of motorcycle-pedestrian accidents has not reduced. One in six motorcycle accidents in the state is fatal, and they may be fatal to the rider and the pedestrian hit. Head, chest, brain and...
SUVs: Are they a danger to pedestrians?
Over the years, sport-utility vehicles have become sleeker and, in some cases, smaller vehicles. For many pedestrians in Indiana, this would seem like a good thing as they can avoid large bumpers, mirrors and doors while walking on the road. Unfortunately, this...
Visitor status and premises liability
Premises law indicates that property owners, public or private, have a duty of care to make their property safe. It holds them liable for falls and other injuries that occur on their property. Injured parties in Indiana may be able to sue to recover damages, but...
Pedestrian deaths on the rise, says GHSA report
Walking the streets of Indiana is becoming more and more dangerous. Nationwide, in fact, the number of pedestrian deaths is going up. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 2018 saw 6,227 pedestrian deaths, which was the highest that the number has...
Nursing homes: How they endanger patients
Nursing homes around Indiana are often placed in difficult positions as they struggle to find enough staff to handle the number of patients within their facilities. This issue has led to confidential interviews with state health inspectors, some of which have outlined...
Why are truck accidents so deadly?
Studies have consistently shown that truck accidents are some of the most fatal vehicle accidents in Indiana and across the country. In most cases, the people in the passenger vehicle end up being the ones to lose their lives rather than the truck driver. For this...
How to carry out conversations about elder abuse with your parent
You had your qualms about letting strangers care for your elderly parent rather than a family member. And now that it’s been while since mom or dad settled a nursing home, you sense that they might be facing neglect or abuse. It’s crucial to confront potential abuse...
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