There are nearly two million Americans that live in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities. Residents in these facilities are dependent on the staff to provide care and services which makes them vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Often, nursing home residents who are suffering abuse or neglect may be fearful or incapable of speaking
Uninsured Motorist Accident in Indiana Car accidents occur on Indiana roads each day as a result of drunk driving, texting, and speeding. These accidents can lead to serious injury and victims incur medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Insurance adjusters, mechanics, and doctor appointments are all scenarios that most people don’t
Workplace Injury Costs In 2017, employers in the United States paid out $161.5 billion dollars for injuries that occurred in the workplace. According to the National Safety Council, this number includes: Wage and productivity loss ($50.7 billion) Medical expenses ($34.3 billion) Administrative expenses ($52.0 billion) Employers’ uninsured costs ($12.4 billion) Damage to motor vehicles ($4.9
Premises liability is a legal concept that applies to personal injury cases in which an injury was caused by unsafe or defective conditions on someone’s property. This law holds property owners responsible for injuries when reasonable steps are not taken to prevent such accidents. After a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property in
One of the top questions of property owners is: Am I liable is a child is injured on my property? The answer is not cut and dry; it depends on the facts surrounding your case. When someone is injured on your property, you are not automatically liable. However, if someone is injured on your property
When you are injured in an accident, you will likely come into contact with an insurance company that represents the individual or business responsible. Insurance companies will go to great lengths to make it seem that they are on your side and care about your well-being above all else. It is important to always remember