Personal Injury

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...

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...

When an accident involving a tractor-trailer happens in Indiana, blaming the truck driver for the collision might be the immediate response. If the truck driver is liable for the impact, they can face a lawsuit. Sometimes, the truck driver's negligence caused the...

Drivers and passengers involved in a motor vehicle collision in Indiana might suffer from more than minor injuries. Accident victims might find themselves undergoing surgery. Sometimes, post-accident surgical procedures seek to save the victims from life-threatening...

The National Highway Safety Administration estimated 2022 traffic fatalities in Indiana and around the country decreased .2% in the first nine months of the year compared to the same time frame in 2021. Surprisingly, this is thought to be due to more cars on the road...

Summertime in Indiana means that more people are outside enjoying a wide variety of activities. However, certain types of injuries are common in the summer including dislocations and fractures. Causes dislocations and fractures A dislocation occurs when one of the...

If a car accident involves a pregnant mother, there is an increased risk of injury to the fetus. It is critical for expectant mothers to receive medical attention and follow-up care to avoid serious injury to both mother and baby. The unique risks of pregnant women...