Emergency departments have seen an increase in injuries due to the use of e-scooters and e-bikes over the past year. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that injuries associated with these and other micromobility devices increased by nearly 21 percent from 2021 to 2022. These types of injuries have continued to […]
Top Eye Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
Did you know that car accidents are one of the top causes of injuries in the United States? You may think of head injuries and broken bones as common car accident injuries, but eye injuries are also common. Shattered glass, the force of the airbag, and debris can all contribute to eye injuries. Trauma-Related Eye […]
Navigating Worker’s Compensation Claims: Protecting Your Rights After a Workplace Injury
Worker’s compensation laws protect and compensate employees who are injured while working. In Indiana, the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board oversees these laws. Worker’s compensation is paid for by employers and provides medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits to injured worked. The benefits are provided to help you return to work. If you die because of a […]
Car Accidents in Indiana
More than 800 people died in car accidents in Indiana in 2020, according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. In the same year, there were more than 175,000 total crashes in Indiana which resulted in over 38,000 non-fatal injuries. Distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and failure to obey traffic laws are some of the most […]
What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is a legal concept that is most frequently associated with personal injury cases where an injury was caused by unsafe or defective conditions on someone’s property. Landowners and businesses must make their property safe for guests, tenants, and customers. Failure to follow housing codes, national safety standards, or local ordinances can all lead […]
