Nursing homes are supposed to be a kind of haven for our elderly loved ones, where they can live comfortably and safely while receiving medical care. Unfortunately, they are often vulnerable to acts of abuse or neglect from the very people we trust to take care of them.
Elder abuse is a crime. If you suspect your loved one isn’t receiving proper care or is being abused at an Evansville nursing home, you should report it right away. Signs of nursing home abuse or neglect include:
- Increase in depression or withdrawal from peers
- Weight loss despite no reported change in exercise or diet
- Not being bathed or showered regularly
- Unexplained bruises or infections
- Unexplained medication changes
Abusing nursing home residents is a heinous act. The personal injury attorneys at Hensley Legal Group are dedicated to fighting for your loved one’s rights. Call us at (812) 437-2000 for a free conversation about your nursing home claim.
Evansville Workers’ Compensation Attorney
If you were injured on the job, you should be covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Most of the time, work comp claims are straightforward. But if your claim is denied, or if a third party is responsible for your injury, getting compensation may not be so easy.
Insurance companies want to pay as little as possible for injury claims, including injuries at work. They may deny your claim for a multitude of reasons, including:
- Pre-existing conditions. Depending on your medical history, they may say that your injury already existed or worsened for reasons unrelated to the accident.
- Failure to report. You must report a work injury to your supervisor or manager immediately. Not only does this ensure you won’t miss any deadlines, but it also gives them fewer opportunities to say your injury occurred outside of work.
- Lack of medical evidence. Unless it is an emergency, you must go to the doctor that your employer approves through their insurance. Bills and medical records from your personal doctor will not be considered in your work comp claim. In Indiana, you cannot go to your own doctor unless the employer’s doctor agrees that they can provide you with treatment that they cannot.
Your claim may be denied even if it is legitimate. Don’t wait – contact the Evansville work injury lawyers at Hensley Legal Group for a free conversation about your work comp claim.
Evansville Dog Bite Attorney
Your dog might be your best friend, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe around everyone else. Dog bites can cause long-term disfigurement, disability, and are sometimes even fatal for children.
Indiana law allows victims of dog bites to recover medical bills, lost income, and non-economic damages from the dog bite owner within the bounds of Indiana’s “one bite” rule. If the victim can show evidence that the dog’s owner knew or should have known that their dog is likely to bite, the dog owner can be held liable.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from a dog bite, call Hensley Legal Group in Evansville at (812) 437-2000 for a free consultation.
Hensley Legal Group, PC
417 N. Main St Suite B
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 437-2000
