Category: Accidents

Often in the legal world, people discuss the phrase “respondeat superior” when talking about companies and employees. Well, many people probably wonder what this legal doctrine is all about, so this blog will attempt to explain respondeat superior and offer some examples as to when it is used. The legal doctrine of respondeat superior states […]

In Indiana, much has been made of cases concerning a plaintiff’s medical bills, and whether the reduced amount paid by insurance can be admitted at trial. The chief cases in this regard are Patchett v. Lee and Stanley v. Walker. These cases addressed whether the reduced amount of medical bills paid by either insurance or […]

When you visit the doctor, medical records are created that document your visit and what occurred. These can be accessed by you at home, or by your doctor if necessary. These records are protected by HIPPA and people who are not authorized to access your records cannot see them. If someone does gain unauthorized access […]

With the Covid-19 Pandemic throwing everything into chaos, many people had to get used to working from home, using technology in ways they had never used it before. Whether this was using Zoom, a website and app most people had never heard of before the pandemic or figuring out how to set up audio and […]

Governmental entities can be held liable in certain instances, but sometimes are protected from liability by a state’s Tort Claims Act. In cases where there someone is acting in their official capacity as an employee of the state or federal government, and they cause injury to someone, the government agency can potentially be held liable […]

Roads can often be in poor condition due to weather. This can occur due to flooding, or snowy conditions, or ice. These road conditions can cause accidents, and generally this means that no one is liable for the accident, unless they were being negligent on top of the poor road conditions. In situations where the […]

After getting into an accident or being involved in a slip-and-fall, a person may suffer injuries, whether they be very serious or only minor in nature. After suffering these injuries, a person may go see a doctor, no matter the severity. The doctor may take one of several different paths in helping someone treat these […]

Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report detailing a rise in accidents across the country in the year 2020. From the beginning of the year until September, the number of crashes rose from roughly 26,000 in 2019 to roughly 28,000 in 2020. The NHTSA will not have data for the full year […]

When someone is injured at work, they are entitled to workers compensation under Indiana’s workers compensation statute. This statute states that if a person suffers personal injury or death when on the job, they or their family are entitled to compensation for the lost time and wages. However, cases have arisen in Indiana and other […]