Terre Haute, Indiana Law Blog
What should you do when you suspect medical malpractice?
You know when something is wrong with your own body. You also know when you think that your doctor may have contributed to or worsened that issue for you. For example, if you believe that your doctor misdiagnosed you or that they made a mistake with a procedure or...
These common car insurance mistakes may compromise a claim
Car accidents are stressful experiences. Between injury, vehicle damage and pending litigation, victims find considerable difficulty dealing with their insurance company. All these stressors can cause people to make costly mistakes when filing their claims. Though...
What to do after a slip and fall accident?
Being injured on another's property as a result of a slip and fall is a common occurrence. While not all slip and fall accidents create grounds for a lawsuit, there are several situations in which Indiana law could entitle you to compensation. There are some important...
Attacked by a dog? The owner could be held responsible
You love playing with dogs, and you’re an avid animal lover. When you saw a stray running down the street, your first thought was to catch it to prevent it from getting hit by a car or even further from home. You’ve done this before without trouble, but this time, the...
How to get your doctor to listen
You pretty much have to trust your doctor with your life, so it’s very disconcerting for patients who experience serious problems and troubling symptoms to realize that not every doctor is a good listener. Some of them may act like they’re barely in the room with you....
When can you modify your child support order?
As a divorced parent, meeting your children’s needs is likely your main priority. When you and your former spouse split up, they may have received an order to provide child support to help you do so. The order might have seemed fair upon your divorce. But its terms...
Why does adrenaline mask pain?
A car accident can cause an adrenaline rush. The wreck is frightening, sudden and traumatic. Your body reacts instinctively, and you have nothing to do with this chemical process. The downside to an adrenaline rush is that it can mask pain or make it harder to feel...
How will my brain injury affect me after a crash?
After a collision, many people suffer from brain injuries. How your brain injury is going to affect you depends on a number of factors, from how serious the injury is to the kinds of treatments you receive. The impact on your health may be significant. Sometimes,...
Surgical mistakes can lead to pain, worse outcomes for patients
Surgery is arguably one of the most stressful medical experience as a person can have. Even in the simplest and most straightforward of procedures, there are risks to the patient, such as the risk of infection, the risk of an adverse reaction to the anesthesia and...
How long does a medical malpractice case take?
When you woke up from your surgery and realized everything that had gone wrong, you knew immediately that you wanted to sue your doctor. When you tried to talk to them about the mistakes that led to your injuries, they acted like nothing out of the ordinary had...
