If you’re a parent, you likely know all about telling young children to look both ways before they cross the road. It’s something that many parents have to repeat hundreds of times, for years, and the children still may not be as vigilant as you’d like. As an adult,...
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Retained Surgical Items Are A Leading Cause Of Malpractice Claims
One cause of medical malpractice claims is when a patient finds out that a surgeon has left an item behind inside them after a surgery. Items that don’t belong inside the patient following a surgery should never be left behind inside them, but it does happen. There...
How Should I Dress For Family Court?
If you’re fortunate, you won’t have to spend much – if any – time in court during your divorce. However, if there’s an issue that you and your spouse can’t resolve with the help of your attorneys, you may need to ask a family court judge to make a decision. The...
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...