Contrary to popular belief, you do not always have to file a lawsuit against your friend or a small business owner if you get hurt on their property. Some people prefer to keep their injuries to themselves because they do not feel comfortable demanding compensation....
When a group of people has suffered harm due to a business's negligence, they can file a class action lawsuit to seek compensation and help keep it from happening again. But in Indiana, this is not possible when the negligent party is a university or college and the...
Nothing is more heartbreaking than a medical treatment turning into a fatal tragedy. A Johns Hopkins Medicine study reveals that medical errors rank third in the leading causes of US deaths. The torment caused by substandard healthcare cannot be comparable to any...
As a tenant, you'd want nothing more than for your home to be a safe and welcoming space for both you and your visitors. However, accidents happen, and if your visitor gets injured while visiting your place, would your landlord be liable for the damages? Or are you...
People hurt due to negligence, reckless behavior or intentional misbehavior can file a personal injury claim against the individual or entity responsible for the injuries. But not all people are fortunate enough to recover justice in their lifetime. A wrongful death...
If your first interaction with low head dams is the title of this post, then you may think I was being hyperbolic by adding aka “Drowning Machines." Believe it or not, the dangers of low head dams are so well-established among those in natural resources and in dam...
Losing a loved one is never easy. When that loss is the result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, the grief and pain can be even more difficult to bear. While compensation will not bring your loved one back, a wrongful death claim can help you cover some of...
Getting involved in a car accident can shock you and leave you confused. However, you should stay calm and keep your emotions from getting the better of you. In these situations, you have legal obligations at the crash scene, no matter how minor it is. Here are some...
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, it may have been completely the other driver’s fault. For example, maybe they ran a red light and crashed into you as you were entering the intersection. Many crashes, however, are more complicated than that. Both drivers may...
All too often, a physician’s fear of liability will keep them from admitting to wrongdoing when they’ve made a mistake or otherwise subjected a patient to a subpar standard of care. When this occurs, patients may be either left in the dark that they’re now uniquely...