Surgery is always a daunting prospect. No matter how routine the procedure, it’s difficult for patients to overcome pre-op anxiety. Fortunately, the marvel of modern medicine combined with the skilled hands performing operations often mean … [Read more...]
I Was Injured at a Business Conference. Who’s Responsible?
Indianapolis is no stranger to conferences of all types, and business conferences are no exception. Year after year, our city hosts events for businesses large and small, and if you’re participating in any of them, falling victim to undue injury … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Take After Getting Injured at Work
Any workplace carries the potential for injury. Warehouses and cross-docks constantly deal with hazardous materials and heavy machinery. Office spaces expose workers to aggressively lit screens and repetitive motions on a keyboard. Outdoor work … [Read more...]
I Have Cancer. Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits?
World Cancer Day is February 4, and everyone, if they haven’t experienced it themselves, knows or has known someone affected by some kind of cancer. Though cancer rates have been on the decline across the board in Indiana, it’s still a leading … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Injuries: Who’s Responsible?
Super Bowl Sunday is quickly approaching. In the heart of Colts country, we Hoosiers are no strangers to hosting the big game itself and throwing festivities to celebrate its arrival—even if we won’t see any horseshoe helmets on the … [Read more...]
Who Is Responsible If My Pet Is Injured?
At Hensley Legal Group, we love pets. Our staff members are dog lovers and cat lovers and we care about our animals as if they were part of the family. Both owners and their pets are protected under law against harm that causes economic and … [Read more...]
What Is Social Security’s Worn-Out Worker Rule?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) receives millions of applications for disability benefits each year. Although each person’s story involves hardship and struggle, the SSA simply cannot approve everyone for benefits. However, it has developed … [Read more...]
Can I Receive Disability Benefits for Cervical Cancer?
Women’s health advocates and statistical evidence name cervical cancer as the second most common cancer in women, led only by breast cancer. It occurs in women who have had HPV and causes death in over 4,000 patients every year in the U.S. … [Read more...]
When Are On-Call Doctors Liable for Medical Malpractice?
Medical emergencies are unpredictable, and doctors can’t be on-call every waking moment of their lives. That said, patients want to know their on-call physicians are being responsible even if there isn’t an emergency right in front of them. But in … [Read more...]
Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits If I’m Obese?
When it comes to both adult and childhood obesity, Indiana ranks in the top 15 in the nation. Obese workers are twice as likely to be injured on the job. They miss an average of thirteen times more days per year than their co-workers. … [Read more...]
