Many people mistakenly believe that a wrongful death lawsuit is only an option after someone dies in a vehicle crash. Auto accidents are a top reason the bereaved pursue a claim. However, events and situations that lead to a wrongful death vary widely. According to...
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When can you file a wrongful death claim in Indiana?
When you suddenly lose a member of your family, you may want someone to blame. In fact, it is quite natural for people to look for someone to blame even in circumstances where no one individual is clearly at fault. If there is someone that you can blame, it may be...
Escalators, efficient but still dangerous
At their best, escalators offer a much more efficient way to get people up and down floor levels safely. However, the technology is not full proof and things can go wrong. Studies indicate that over 6,000 people are injured in escalator accidents every year as well as...
Can you sue a driver who caused a crash by texting at the wheel?
Car crashes occur every day in Indiana, and each one is the result of unique circumstances. Police officers writing a report after a crash and insurance adjusters responding to a claim have to analyze a situation to determine who might be at fault and therefore which...
How does age affect driving?
It might sound ageist when someone moans about dangerous young drivers or says an older person should have hung up their car keys a long time ago. Yet, evidence suggests that those toward the extremes of driver age pose a greater danger to themselves and others. Here...
The Error in the Politicization of Judicial Retention Votes—Ind. Justice David
This morning, I read an article from the Greenfield Daily Reporter entitled “Critics call for 'no' vote vs. Ind. high court justice; say ruling denied 4th Amendment right.” In short, the article discussed the rising movement to persuade voters to vote against the...