We hear about slip-and-fall injuries a lot, especially when it comes to the elderly in our lives. This isn’t a coincidence: one in five falls across all age groups causes serious injuries. Even if you don’t have an older loved one who’s … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Help Prevent Slip and Falls
Serious falls, or falls that result in injury, are more common than you may think. In the United States one out of five falls causes injury or even death. Falls are also expensive. Indiana alone spends more than $850 million dollars on fall down … [Read more...]
Will My Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Car Accident Settlement?
Insurance companies will always try to pay the bare minimum for an injury claim. If you have any health issues or preexisting conditions, they may try to use that against you. But there is a rule in place to protect you if your pre-existing … [Read more...]
What Fees Come Out of My Personal Injury Settlement Check?
After your personal injury attorney has negotiated a settlement with the at-fault party's insurance, you don't get a check right away. These fees and expenses are taken out of the final settlement amount before you receive a check: Medical record … [Read more...]
What if I’m Injured at a Fourth of July Parade?
Everyone has an Independence Day tradition like cooking out with friends, watching fireworks, or catching a fun Fourth of July parade. If you're an avid parade-goer, you know that sometimes the festivities can be a little hectic, and might turn … [Read more...]
I was Injured on a Golf Course: Who’s Responsible?
Summer is the perfect time to get in a few rounds of golf. The greens and fairways are the healthiest they’ll be all year, and the sun stays up longer than any other season. Indiana has a wide array of courses for whatever suits your style and … [Read more...]
Who’s Liable if I’m Injured in a Parking Lot?
If you need groceries and decide to run some errands, often the last place you’d expect to be injured is the parking lot. Car accidents happen all the time on the road, and the grocery store aisles themselves often pose slip-and-fall risks, but … [Read more...]
Who’s Responsible for My Water Park Injury?
Water parks are a hot spot for Hoosiers this time of year. With students finishing up their school years and temperatures rising, water parks will be filling to the brim with visitors. They’re places to keep cool in a fun way, and the last thing you … [Read more...]
What Do I Do If My Landlord Won’t Fix My Heat?
Indianapolis has been an unfortunate target of a recent real estate scam that caused investors to lose millions and tenants to lose more than just money. In one case, a woman living in one of the properties involved in the scam gave birth prematurely … [Read more...]
If I’m Injured While Using a Tanning Bed, Who is Liable?
Summer is just around the corner and you may be thinking about getting a head start on your summer tan. If you’d rather forego the traditional methods of direct sun exposure for a tanning bed, and if you don’t have a tanning bed in your home, a salon … [Read more...]
