As the holiday season approaches, you might be looking forward to visiting your loved one in a nursing home. The festive decorations and special activities bring warmth and cheer to residents' lives. However, these seasonal changes can sometimes create unexpected...
Year: 2024
Tips for driving safe on Indiana’s winter roads
Winter brings unique driving challenges that demand extra attention and preparation—especially in Indiana. As one of the top 15 most dangerous states for winter driving, Indiana's roads require drivers to take extra precautions. Your safety depends on proper...
What safety benefits does BIM provide in construction?
Construction safety is a top priority. The adoption of new technologies has helped make construction sites safer. Building Information Modeling (BIM) plays a crucial role in identifying hazards and preventing accidents before they happen. Identifying hazards through...
Understanding liability in commercial vehicle accidents in IN
Imagine driving on an Indiana highway when a commercial truck hits your car. The aftermath can be chaotic, but knowing who is responsible is vital for getting compensation. Here is what you should understand about liability in commercial vehicle accidents in Indiana....
Motorists: Watch out for these dangers of nighttime driving
Darkness brings extra challenges to Indiana's roads, even the ones familiar to you. These can increase the risk of devastating accidents for drivers. Rural areas with limited street lighting compound these hazards. Weather conditions and wildlife activity also play...
What are the dangerous complications of a TBI?
A car accident can leave you with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a complex and potentially life-altering condition. The effects of a TBI can be far-reaching, impacting your physical and emotional well-being, relationships and ability to work. You may experience...
Who can you sue for wrongful death after a car accident?
When death happens suddenly because of a motor vehicle accident, the loved ones left behind have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. This not only helps recover compensation for your loss but also gives you the opportunity to seek a form of justice. Drivers...
“Open to the public” does not mean “open to danger”
When property owners open their doors to the public, they assume a duty to protect the people who walk through them. This means the phrase "open to the public" is not just an invitation, nor does it give them a free pass to ignore safety hazards. The concept of...
Can you get workers’ comp for aggravating a pre-existing injury?
Compensation for workplace injuries isn’t just for completely healthy people. Many workers with pre-existing conditions or ailments experience accidents on the job and merit workers’ comp. However, a question arises when the injury itself is not a new wound or trauma:...
Tips for preserving evidence in workplace injury cases
The outcome of a workplace injury can be overwhelming due to medical bills, lost wages and a long road to recovery. Thus, preserving evidence can be crucial to building a claim. If you are an injured worker, what steps must you take to gather evidence to support your...