Tag Archives: negligence
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. […]
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 […]
Stand Your Ground
Self-defense or wrongful death? He liked computer games, hip-hop, and Miami Dolphin bed sheets. His Twitter handle was Slimm. He was a teenager who took care of his seven-year old cousin, and looked after a quadriplegic family member when needed. He liked girls, did not earn exceptional grades in school, but wanted to go to […]
Fatal Error
Wrongful death in Indiana Human life is fragile. An auto accident, mislabeled pills, or an act of violence can end a life far too easily and leave loved ones struggling both emotionally and financially to cope with the loss. Wrongful death—premature death caused by the negligence or misconduct of another—is a civil wrong addressed by […]
Prove It
Negligence in Indiana After an accident, the first question is whose fault was it? Was it another driver? A landlord? An employer? It is human nature to question harm—and it is the business of personal injury lawyers to protect the rights of those wrongfully injured. We represent people injured in all types of accidents, but […]
