Losing a limb can drastically affect your life, especially if the amputation was not planned for. Without the physical and mental preparedness, an amputation can have lasting psychological effects, which could lower your quality of life. It may be hard to adjust to a...
Many workers in Indiana have the benefit of employer-sponsored health insurance. Other workers pay for their personal health insurance policies entirely out of pocket. While you may have health insurance, that doesn't mean you should try to use that coverage if you...
Your ex-spouse was driving with your children in the vehicle when they got into a serious collision. You were shocked to find out that they’d been speeding well over the limit and had, potentially, been drinking as well. You always put your children first, so you were...
Often when driving, we focus on finding the fastest route. Yet if it involves a lot of left turns, it may be safer to choose a slower way. Left turns account for six in 10 of all intersections crashes. The problem with them is that you run the gauntlet across the path...
Whatever you assume the reasons for a car crash to be, claiming compensation will depend on more than an assumption. There are often several factors at play in a collision and the more you can unearth, the better. A quick look inside the other driver’s vehicle can...
Car accidents happen every day. While many are minor, leaving you with nothing more than a few bumps and bruises, others are more serious and may even cause long-term damages and injuries. However, no matter how serious (or simple) your car accident is, it’s important...
Car crashes are a leading cause of severe injury and death in the United States, including right here in Indiana. People of all ages are at risk of broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and other serious medical issues if they experience a collision out...
Social Security Disability (SSD) can be an invaluable lifeline if you have suffered an injury or received a harrowing diagnosis that renders you unable to work. SSD benefits are awarded based on several factors, such as the applicant’s degree of need, and this means...
After a car crash, it’s possible that a brain injury could cause major changes in a person’s personality. While many people realize that a brain injury could impact how someone moves or the way they speak, it’s not always discussed how significantly a person’s...
There are numerous scenarios that could lead to a successful Indiana workers' compensation claim. You could get hurt on the job because of a problem with equipment or a mistake by a co-worker. A doctor could diagnose you with a work-acquired medical condition like...
