Now that the winter weather is here, Fort Wayne residents are at an increased risk for injuries due to falls on ice and snow. When that happens, who is responsible for the medical bills and other costs that arise from the incident? In many cases, it will be the...
Personal Injury
3 tips for autumn motorcycle riding in Indiana
As the cooler weather marches on, some motorcyclists are going to put away their motorcycles for the season. Others will decide to continue riding for as long as the roads are safe. Because not everyone stops riding at the same time, it's imperative that all drivers...
Why are falls a serious risk for the elderly?
It is not a myth that a fall can be seriously damaging for an elderly individual. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that one out of every five falls causes a serious injury, and that figure is for every fall regardless of age. When it comes to...
Dangerous property conditions and liability
Unless you never leave your own property, you are putting yourself in the care of other people. Whether or not they are liable if you sustain an injury on their property depends on a number of factors, though. Here is what the Cornell Law School's Legal Information...
The benefits of seeking personal injury representation
You might be unsure of where you should turn when you’ve suffered a serious injury in an accident. Do you take the first settlement an insurance provider offers? If you hire an attorney, will people think you’re greedy? The fact is, seeking personal injury...
Dogs and Halloween are not always a good match
Although the mercury on the thermometer might not be reflecting it yet, autumn is on its way. For many Fort Wayne residents, that means it's time to get out the Halloween decorations and prepare for another season of spooky fun. Halloween can be exciting for people of...
Dealing with a traumatic brain injury
If asked to define "catastrophic injury," you would likely describe in injury that drastically impacts one's quality of life going forward. A traumatic brain injury certainly meets this criteria, often leaving those who suffer them completely dependent on the...
Understanding catastrophic injuries
The dictionary defines “catastrophic” as something that involves or causes sudden great damage or suffering. By extension, therefore, a catastrophic injury does extensive damage to your body and causes you substantial pain and suffering. No statute or court case...
How can you pay bills after a personal injury?
You recently settled into recovery mode after your injury. Now, you must turn your attention to taking care of bills and your financial health. You cannot work right now, so how should you satisfy bill collectors? Securian Financial offers tips for those in your...
Is your job causing you to lose your hearing?
When you think about workplace injuries, hearing loss likely is not the first thing that comes into your mind. However, California Healthline reports that hearing loss represents the nation’s number one on-the-job injury according to the Centers for Disease Control...