Distracted driving doesn’t only affect you. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving killed 2,841 people in 2018. That breaks down to: 1,730 drivers 605 passengers 400 pedestrians 77 bicyclists These numbers show…
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What is Indiana’s Adult Wrongful Death Act?
When a nursing home resident passes away due to abuse or neglect, their surviving family has the right to seek justice. In Indiana, you can file a wrongful death suit against the nursing home if their…
Medical Record Fees Put Hoosiers At a Disadvantage
When applying for Social Security disability benefits, you must show the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you have a qualifying condition and that you are receiving treatment. You prove that by submitting your medical history when…
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What if I Can’t Pay My Car Insurance Because of COVID-19?
Here in America while we fight to keep COVID-19 from spreading, many businesses have been forced to temporarily shut their doors and many workers have been furloughed or laid off. No work means no income, and…
Can a Nursing Home Transfer a Sick Resident Without Consent?
According to the US Institute of Medicine, 1.5 million Americans live in nursing homes. These long-term care facilities provide seniors with the medical attention they could not receive while living at home. And if your loved…
Misdiagnosing Ectopic Pregnancy: Is It Malpractice?
Innovations in medical technology have made childbirth much safer over the course of the past century, but complications still occur from time to time. It is important for expecting mothers to regularly attend appointments with their…
Staffing Shortages Leads to Nursing Home Neglect
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s easy for essential healthcare workers to become overwhelmed and buckle under the pressure. Who can blame them? They are dealing with a completely unprecedented crisis. No amount of training could…
Will Making a TikTok About My Car Accident Hurt My Claim?
Over the past year, TikTok has joined the ranks of popular social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. The app is known for its short, fun videos and catchy music. And, as is the case…
Should I Continue Medical Treatment During a Pandemic?
It’s perfectly normal to be apprehensive about going to the doctor right now. For weeks our television screens and social media feeds have been flooded with stories about COVID-19 horrors and an overwhelmed healthcare system. We’ve…
Injured While Quarantined Outside Your Home
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many states have issued stay-at-home orders and are advising the public not to leave their homes unless it is absolutely necessary. Depending where you were at the time, you might be…
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