Most people who hesitate to pursue a personal injury claim in Indiana do so because they are afraid of being blamed. They were moving fast, they were distracted or they were not entirely sure what caused the accident. Indiana law accounts for that reality. Shared...
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What if brain injury symptoms are getting worse?
If you are involved in an accident, such as a car accident or a slip and fall accident, you could suffer a traumatic brain injury. Even a concussion is an example of a TBI. Generally, your symptoms should get better over the next 24 hours, and many concussion symptoms...
How does the law determine a catastrophic injury?
When you suffer an injury that permanently changes your way of life and ability to do your job, the law may classify it as catastrophic. This blog explores how Indiana defines these injuries and why it matters. What qualifies as a catastrophic injury Indiana defines a...
Common mistakes that can ruin a personal injury case
After an accident, your primary focus is to recover and get on with your life. But what you do or don’t do in the hours, days, weeks and months after your accident can make or break your personal injury case. It’s crucial to avoid the following mistakes that can...
Can I recover damages if a car wreck injury led to depression or PTSD?
A serious injury from a car accident can change your life in many ways beyond physical pain. You might wonder if the law sees these mental struggles as real injuries. It's important to realize that many car accident survivors develop mental health problems like...
Hidden signs of a traumatic brain injury that doctors might miss
The emergency room doctor said you were fine, but you know something is wrong. Perhaps you were in a high-speed motor vehicle accident. The paramedics checked you over and the doctors ordered your scans, but everything came back clear. Yet, weeks later, you still...
Calculating lost wages for a wrongful death lawsuit
Wrongful death litigation provides recourse for those who have lost an immediate family member. A successful lawsuit may lead to a business or individual providing compensation after the courts declare them directly responsible for a recent tragedy. Both negligence...
Uber or Lyft accidents: Who is liable when you are injured?
Imagine stepping into an Uber after a long day, expecting nothing more than to get home safely. Instead, the ride ends in a crash, and suddenly you are wondering who will cover your medical bills, lost wages and the stress that follows. Liability in rideshare...
How grief can deny families civil justice after a tragedy
Grief is a complex emotion. It may present as a variety of other feelings, ranging from depression to anger. The grief that follows the loss of a close family member is one of the most devastating emotional experiences people may ever have. People who have lost a...
3 ways spinal cord injuries can affect household finances
People adjusting to life with a spinal cord injury often focus on their medical and practical challenges. They may have a variety of symptoms that they struggle to adjust to and also functional limitations that affect their day-to-day lives. Many people require mental...


