Indiana Injury and Family Lawyer Blog

Cruise control makes long trips and highway driving easier for motorists and is a very commonly used feature in vehicles. Because cruise control is found in so many cars and utilized by so many motorists, it is important to understand the impact that this feature can have on driver safety. Recently, the AP News Archive…

Our Highland malpractice lawyers know that you count on your doctor to provide treatment based on what is right for you, not based on what is going to result in the biggest payoff for the physician or the hospital. Unfortunately, many patients have undergone unnecessary cardiac stent procedures in the past decade because these types…

Coming to a decision about whether to divorce or stay together is not something most people take lightly. In some situations, couples take years before reaching their final conclusion. There is nothing wrong with not wanting to rush into anything. However, long-term separations absent legal protections could end up being detrimental to one or more…

Believe it or not, car accidents are responsible for most of the injuries that require some sort of hospitalization during pregnancy. And although the rate of seat belt use is on the rise, officials still estimate that 1 out of every 7 American adults isn’t buckling up during each and every car ride. According to…

Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently unveiled a new campaign that’s working to get parents to talk with the teen drivers in their family about five important driving habits. This effort is to help to protect our youngest, and most vulnerable travelers. The new campaign, “5 to Drive” has been launched…

Deciding to file for an Indiana divorce is almost never easy. Determining a fair division of property after the fact can be equally wrenching – and mired with both legal and financial pitfalls if you aren’t careful. Take for example the recent case chronicled by Reuters, in which a small business owner and his pediatrician…

Most people think of Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, about four times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween night compared with other night of the year. And falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on this spooky holiday. Many Halloween-related injuries can be prevented…

The Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” has become the center of a contentious political battle, leading to an uncompromising standoff resulting in a federal government shutdown that has left both sides bitterly divided and the nation in limbo. Whether you love or hate the act, it appears, at least for now, to be…

In a recent school bus accident on the Indianapolis’ Eastside, several Washington Irving Elementary School students were sent to the hospital. According to JC Online, the accident happened in the 800 block of North Rural Street at roughly 5:30 p.m. Eight people were taken to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health to be evaluated.…

One sure fact with the retirement of the Baby Boomers is that nursing facilities will struggle to meet the demand in coming years. According to NBC NEWS, the world is aging quickly. The Global AgeWatch Index shows us that there are a lot of countries out there that aren’t prepared to support the growing numbers…