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Blaming the Victim in Motorcycle Accidents
Despite what drivers of cars, trucks and other four-wheeled vehicles would have you believe, there is still an unspoken prejudice toward motorcyclists and their passengers. When an accident occurs involving a motorcycle and a vehicle, the other driver may be quick to assume that the motorcycle was speeding, driving under the influence or driving recklessly. […]
A Patient’s Best Interests? Michigan Senate Bill 1116
The Michigan state senate is currently considering a bill that would have grave consequences for medical malpractice law. The bill would absolve doctors of any liability if they make a mistake that leads to further harm if the doctors did “what they thought was best.” This law effectively gives doctors a disprovable defense in any […]
New Developments in Treating Paraplegics
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 225,000 Americans are dealing with the effects of a spinal cord injury. It is estimated that between 10,000 and 12,000 Americans sustain a spinal cord injury each year. Fifty-five percent of these victims are between the ages of 16 and 30 — more than 38 […]
The Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at the JW Marriott in Chicago
Three people have died of Legionnaires’ disease after they were exposed to the bacteria at the JW Marriott hotel in downtown Chicago. Approximately 10 people between the ages of 49 and 82 have contracted the disease, and many others have developed symptoms consistent with Pontiac fever and milder forms of pneumonia. Victims of this outbreak […]
Don’t Become a Statistic: Indiana Car Crash Records
Like all states, Indiana had its fair share of traffic crashes in 2010. In that year alone, 754 people lost their lives on Indiana roadways and 192,890 were injured or lost property. The report, compiled by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, did not differentiate between minor and serious injuries. However, the report did note that […]
How Families Can Help a Brain Injured Loved One Recover — or At Least Improve
People who have suffered a traumatic brain injury need intensive therapy and support from family to recover to the best of their ability. For the best possible outcome, your injured loved one should be evaluated in his or her home environment. While brain scans and neurological examinations provide valuable information, this isn’t enough to form […]
Recent Lake Michigan Boat Accidents: An Overview of What Went Wrong
Several boaters were injured or killed on the lake in July of 2012, which stressed again the need for watercraft safety. In one incident, a 23-year-old Michigan woman’s leg was partially severed when the inner tube she was riding in was pulled under the boat and made contact with its propeller. The accident occurred when […]
Injured on the Job? Follow These Steps
Workplace injuries are common. They are so common, in fact, that a system exists to help make sure that employees can get back on their feet and back to work without worrying about losing their jobs or paying medical bills. If you are injured on the job site, it is always important to follow the […]
How to File a Boating Accident Report
If you are in a boating accident, it’s important to file a report as soon as possible to get the proper compensation. Reports must be made within 24 hours of the accident. You need to notify the police, a sheriff or the closest conservation office as quickly as you can. By making a report as […]
Partly to Blame for Your Car Accident?
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may assume that you are unable to recover damages from the other party if you share blame for the collision. In Indiana, you can collect damages even if you were partially at fault for the accident, but under the comparative fault principle, your level of […]
