When people think of workers’ compensation, they often picture laborers like construction workers or farmers who experience dramatic injuries with heavy-duty equipment. While these accidents can and often do result in workers’ compensation claims, … [Read more...]
Is It Legal to Perform a C-Section Without the Mother’s Consent?
In August 2018, a woman in California underwent a caesarian section after doctors couldn’t detect the baby’s heartbeat. Sounds fairly standard, right? The difference was the woman didn’t receive any anesthesia and passed out from the pain. When it … [Read more...]
Is It Too Late to File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?
Some diseases go undetected by doctors for years, and some disorders conceal their symptoms until they’re strong enough to survive our immune defenses. When asbestos was discovered to be causing sickness and cancer in many workers who were exposed … [Read more...]
Are Damaged Christmas Presents Included in a Car Accident Claim?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Minivans like Santa’s sleigh plow through slush and snow to bring home gifts that will soon sprawl out all over the living room. We all know by now that the holiday season is also one of the most dangerous … [Read more...]
Will I Get Social Security Disability by Christmas?
For applicants stuck waiting for their Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) to be approved, one of the best Christmas gifts would be their first check from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This would mean they can afford the basic … [Read more...]
Who’s Liable for Contaminated Food at Concession Stands?
Sports stadiums and other outdoor venues often provide meals and snacks for attendees, but many of these food preparation services take shortcuts in health and safety measures that may lead to illness. Even pro-league concessions face numerous … [Read more...]
When Your Mesothelioma Is Caused by Secondary Exposure
The number of men diagnosed with mesothelioma far outweighs the number of women. Far from being caused by any biological differences, this is in fact due to the industries that exposed the majority of workers to dangerous levels of asbestos: … [Read more...]
I Was Injured at College During a Holiday Break. Who’s Responsible?
The college class calendar keeps students busy with homework, extra-curriculars, and social lives for most of the four years that students typically attend universities across Indiana. As involved as some students are, they may even extend their … [Read more...]
Overworked Doctors May Increase the Risk of Malpractice
Indiana’s healthcare network of hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers cover Hoosiers with the treatment they need when they need it most. The rising demand both in our state and across the country for healthcare professionals and their services … [Read more...]
Can I Receive Disability Benefits for Prostate Cancer or Testicular Cancer?
According to the Movember Foundation’s website, men around the world die, on average, 6 years earlier than women. Some of the health risks that help cause this statistic include prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and poor mental health. Though it … [Read more...]
