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Every once in a while, we read a sad story about a drunk driver who got into a wreck and seriously injured or even killed an innocent driver. Drunk driving is an epidemic in Indiana. Since 2003, more than 2,000 people have died on Indiana roads due … [Read more...] about What Happens When You Are Injured in a Wreck With A Drunk Driver

In most United States lawsuits (unlike almost every other Western system of justice), each party is responsible to pay its own attorney’s fees, win or lose. This is called the American Rule. There are some important exceptions to the American Rule in … [Read more...] about Attorney Fees Recoverable for Wrongful Death in Indiana

If you’ve been in a car wreck in Evansville or Southern Indiana, you may try to represent yourself to determine if a fair settlement can be reached before you hire an attorney. Insurance companies are on the lookout for this so they can take a … [Read more...] about The Insurance Company Stopped Returning My Calls!

Many people may not know this, but if a loved one of yours is tragically killed in a work accident – including a truck accident or car accident – the family of the deceased loved one may be entitled to both worker’s compensation and wrongful death ben … [Read more...] about Worker’s Compensation and Wrongful Death

If you are injured in a car accident and it is the other driver’s fault, the other driver’s insurance company may want to settle with you quickly. One reason they may want to do this is because they want to pay as little money as possible. If they are … [Read more...] about I have a Personal Injury claim. Should I accept the insurance company’s offer?

If you get hurt at work in Indiana, Indiana’s Worker’s Compensation Law says that the employer has the right to choose your doctor. This may seem unfair, but the employer is given that right because it has to pay for your medical care regardless of wh … [Read more...] about Why Can’t I Choose My Doctor When I Am Hurt At Work?