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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
