Terre Haute, Indiana Law Blog
Pharmacy errors: Things every patient should know
When you think about medical malpractice, you probably think about emergency room mistakes, surgical errors and primary doctors that miss the signs of a serious illness. You probably don’t think about your pharmacy. However, pharmacy errors are a huge source of...
What should you do following an Indiana car crash?
The things you do in the immediate aftermath of a car crash matter. Failing to do certain things is a criminal offense. Doing (or not doing) other things could weaken your bid for compensation or leave you vulnerable to lawsuits from the other party. Laws vary...
How do you tell your kids you’re getting divorced?
You've made the decision to end your marriage. At some point, you’re going to have to tell your children that you’re getting divorced. This can be a more complicated conversation than telling your spouse. Your spouse at least understands the issues in the marriage and...
What should you expect as a burn heals?
Burn injuries can happen without warning, in many different settings. Perhaps you work around open flames or sources of superheated steam as part of your job. You could be injured due to an equipment malfunction. You could also get hurt in a housefire on a dangerous...
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...
