Shopping centers, strip centers and professional office building parking lots are common locations for slip, trip and fall accidents. However, the business owner may or may not be responsible for injuries from the trip and fall injury in their parking lot. Before filing a slip and fall claim, y...
The first step in determining who is at fault for an accident with an Amazon delivery driver is to investigate the cause of the crash. Our Michigan City accident attorneys conduct a thorough accident investigation to determine how the collision occurred and which driver was responsible for the cr...
Generally, the value of your Michigan City personal injury is dependent on the nature and extent of your injuries. So, the answer the question is yes. Aside from increased medical expenses, surgery can increase non-economic or pain and suffering damages. Injuries that Can Require Surgery After ...
Can your deposition testimony be used in Court? Will a jury heart what you said in your deposition? Hi, I'm Dr. Guy DiMartino a Northwest Indiana personal injury lawyer, and I would like to answer that question for you because somebody recently asked me the same exact question. First as a re...
Car Accidents with US Mail Trucks So, how are you going to handle the situation if you've been involved in an automobile accident with a US mail truck? Today I'd like to explain a little bit about the situation because when you were involved in an accident with a US Mail truck, you are requir...
Car accident or trip and fall claims involving a fractured pelvis or broken hip are some of the most serious personal injury claims. Pelvic and/or hip fractures are known to have long term complications causing leg length differences, chronic pain, the inability to function and permanent impairme...
Losing a member of your family in a pedestrian accident can destroy the family members left behind. Family members are are forced to undertake medical and funeral costs associated with the accident. Additionally, family members have to overcome the lack of income, grief and the emotional toll ass...
After a car accident, a law enforcement officer will come out, do an investigation of the scene, and prepare a Crash Report. The reports are usually completed and ready to be released within a week. You can purchase a copy of your police report on buycrash.com or go to the police station. Once ...
Hi, I'm Guy DiMartino. I am a Northwest Indiana personal injury lawyer. And I'm going to answer that question for you. The best way to maximize your personal injury or car accident settlement is to avoid some of the biggest mistakes that car accident victims make. Giving a Recorded Statement ...
Folks injured in personal injury actions want to get on with the rest of their life. A common scenario is the victim goes to the hospital, the doctor says they don't have any broken bones or serious injuries, so they are tempted to skip doctors appointments thinking they will get better. Unfort...
Covid 19 has moved many things from in person to virtual. A video or virtual deposition is not new, however, it has become the norm as opposed to the exception in 2020/2021. Recently, we have seen depositions, mediations, hearings and even some trials conducted by Zoom or some other video confe...
I've been riding my bike pretty much every day. Traffic is increasing and many folks are out walking their dogs, taking walks, and riding their bikes. I've seen a concerning occurrence on multiple occasions and that is folks who are their bikes passing walkers, joggers, other bicyclists and dog...
If your expert witness says you don't have a medical malpractice case, can you still go forward with your medical malpractice case? The answer to the question simply is no. You may be asking - why Guy? Well, I'm glad you asked, let me explain why medical malpractice is different than some other...
I am an avid biker. You will see me along the lake around 7 a.m. most days and on Saturdays. It was busy this last week and I saw a number of bicycle accidents waiting to happen. This is the scenario - a biker comes up behind a couple of walks walking, or walking their dog, or on another bike, ...
Somebody was injured in a Northwest Indiana car accident, and the person decided to hire a big box Chicago law firm. The firm sent someone out to sign the car accident victim up, and then a week later they drop the person. Why? Because the insurance company on the other side of the claim is a p...
The weather has been pretty good since Memorial Day and now that folks are getting out, and out of staters are coming to our beaches there is a lot of traffic on Lakeshore drive in Michigan City, Long Beach, and Michiana Shores. When I'm on my bike, which is practically every day, if I don't hi...
We have all scene the video of the police officer kneeling on Mr. Floyd's neck and his subsequent passing away. We have also heard the outcry about criminal charges against the police officers involved. I am a civil trial lawyer who has handled civil rights cases on behalf of victims and have ...
Learning about hit and run accidents in Michigan City, Indiana can really save you much frustration with your accident claim, especially when it comes to hit and run accidents. Here are some reasons why drivers leave the scene after a hit and run accident. Reasons for Hit and Run Accidents If y...
There are a wide variety of injuries that can happen in an Indiana bicycle accident. If you're in an accident, you should attempt to do the following because it could mean the difference between getting reimbursed for your losses and not getting reimbursed. Call Law Enforcement If the acciden...
It happened to me a dozen years ago, I was on my bike on a rural road in Michigan and the next thing I know, a dog is on the right side of my bike. The dog jumps, pushes my bike over, and the next thing I realize I'm sliding down the road. I don't remember the surface area of my road rash today...
If you or a family member have experienced a burn injury because of the negligence of another person or company, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Here are a few things you need to know about burn injuries. Causes of Burn Injuries in Northwest Indiana A lot of fol...
Roundabouts are popping up all over the place, they are supposed to be safer but I've seen a number of accidents because folks get confused with the process until they get used to driving in roundabouts. Here are a few tips to prevent accidents in roundabouts: When you approach the roundabo...
This is a guest post by Minneapolis Estate Planing Lawyer Michael Redden. Sometimes, the news of a large settlement for an injury is bitter sweet. This is especially true for clients who may be receiving government assistance. Most commonly, this is Medicaid and SSI benefits. These two progr...
You were injured in a car or motorcycle accident, and you would like to know about your options. You're concerned that your medical bills may not get paid, the doctor is taking you off of work, which could cause you to get behind on your bills. Well, rest assured that the insurance companies are...
Summer is close. We are seeing a lot more motorcycles riding along the lake front. Here are a few safety tips for avoiding accidents. Michigan City Motorcycle Attorneys: Law Of Negligence Motorcycle crashes are filed and prosecuted under Indiana's negligence law. To prove negligence, a victim o...
