Indiana Personal Injury Lawyer and Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

The weather can certainly factor into a car accident. However, when drivers take weather and road hazards into consideration and take proper precautions, travel can be safe in winter or on slick roads. Despite safety precautions, some car accidents can still occur and innocent victims may find their lives upended because of the recklessness or…

A car accident caused by one car passing another on the roadway has recently taken lives. The Indiana state police indicate two victims died as a result of the crash. Car accidents caused by one car passing another can lead to injuries or death and completely upend the lives of the victims and the families…

When a group of college kids got a flat tire on their vehicle, they pulled over to attend to their disabled vehicle. When they did so, a car accident occurred that left three of them dead. The situation and resulting criminal charges may open the door to a wrongful death claim if the families of…

Semi-trucks traveling down the highway may have a difficult time coming to a stop if those trucks encounter stopped traffic. If truck accidents occur and several vehicles are hit as a result of a large truck not being able to stop in time, injuries can be extensive. An Indiana highway recently became the scene of…

Fire department personnel were shocked and dismayed to respond to a recent car accident because the victim was one of their own. An intern with the Indiana fire department was the victim, and he was helping with a tow truck alongside the roadway when the accident occurred. The 20-year-old died of his injuries, which may…

A multi-vehicle collision may create chaos on the road, leading to road closures as the scene and damages are assessed. But car accidents that involve vehicle fires can become even more dangerous and urgent for victims and anyone else around. One car accident in Indiana resulted in a road closure for a few hours, and…

A split-second reaction to a minor distraction can quickly lead to a car accident. Car accidents caused by these little distractions, such as a spilled drink, can have devastating results, as was the case recently in Indiana. A woman reacting to a spilled drink caused a bus to overturn and injure several of the bus…

Anytime there is a collision between a car and a motorcycle, there is a greater chance the motorcyclist will be more seriously injured due to the difference in the vehicles. Motorcycle and car accidents that lead to injuries can also lead to civil suits where victims can get the monetary damages they need to move…

While the death of a loved one is difficult under any circumstances, the loss may be made all the more devastating if it comes about as the result of someone else’s negligence. Despite the emotional upheaval and duress a family may suffer, a wrongful death suit filed in an Indiana civil court may be appropriate.…

According to a recent Evansville Courier and Press story, medical negligence is on the rise in Indiana as reflected by data collected by the Department of Health. According to the Courier story, the most common preventable medical errors were pressure ulcers aka bedsores, followed by incidents of foreign objects left in patients after surgery. And,…