Recent Blog Posts
Accident Caused by Driver Under Influence of Marijuana
A recent Indianapolis crash is believed to have been caused by a driver who admitted to using marijuana before getting behind the wheel, according to police. Read on to learn about the crash and the growing number of accidents caused by marijuana use. Contact an Indianapolis personal injury lawyer if you’ve been hurt in… Read More »
Patient Wins Appeal against Terre Haute Surgeon
In a recent decision by the Court of Appeals of Indiana, the judges upheld an award of damages to a patient whom a jury found had not been adequately informed of the risks involved in surgery on his hand. Read on to learn more about the case and the importance of informed consent, and… Read More »
Head Trauma Victim Files Claim against Lime Scooter Manufacturer
An Indianapolis woman who was seriously injured after being thrown from a motorized scooter is now suing the companies that owned and manufactured the scooter. Learn more about the incident and the woman’s claim for damages below, and contact an Indianapolis personal injury and defective product lawyer if you’ve been hurt in a scooter… Read More »
Indiana Supreme Court Rejects “Failure to Supervise” Claims Based on Teen Killed After Leaving School Grounds
Not every personal injury claim is clear-cut. In the easy case, a person is hit by a car and sues the driver. More difficult cases arise where someone is injured and another person may be indirectly responsible for the injury because of their failure to act responsibly in accordance with their duties. If your… Read More »
Tragic Semi-Truck Accident Results in Criminal Charges
A devastating local accident that took the lives of three people has now resulted in criminal charges against the driver who caused the collision. A Missouri truck driver with a long history of traffic citations has been charged with reckless homicide and at last report was being held on $100,000 bond in an Indianapolis… Read More »
Thousands of Uber & Lyft Drivers Ignoring Auto Safety Recalls
A recent investigative report on ride-share drivers discovered an alarming fact: One out of six Uber and Lyft drivers are apparently operating vehicles that are subject to outstanding manufacturer recalls. Many of the recalls involve dangerous safety issues. Learn below about the study and the implications for the millions of ride-share passengers in Indiana… Read More »
Crash at Indianapolis Intersection Leaves One Woman Fatally Injured
A crash on the north side of Indianapolis resulted in fatal injuries for a local woman. The crash between two cars occurred during a left-hand turn. Learn about the crash below, as well as the dangers posed by intersections, and contact an Indianapolis auto accident lawyer if you’ve been hurt in a left-turn crash…. Read More »
Head-On Crash in Kokomo Results in Death of Sheriff’s Daughter
A young woman was recently killed in a head-on crash on U.S. I-35 in Kokomo. The site of the crash has been the subject of debate over whether the road is safe or whether the design of the road makes drivers more likely to become involved in a crash. Learn more about the crash… Read More »
Wave of Hit-and-Run Crashes in Indianapolis
Getting into a car crash is a terrifying experience whether or not you were at fault. Drivers who caused the accident may (legitimately) fear that they are open to civil and even criminal liability from an accident, depending on the circumstances. Drivers who flee the scene of an accident, however, only put themselves at… Read More »
Study Finds Banned Doctors Continue to Practice in Other States
Many of us assume that a doctor who is licensed and works for a reputable medical facility must be a trustworthy and capable choice to provide our care. Mistakes and errors in judgment can still happen, but if doctors were already known to be a serious danger to their patients, they wouldn’t still be… Read More »
