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...
Folks injured accidents frequently want to know how much their case is worth? In fact, this is possibly one of the most common questions asked by personal injury clients. As Michigan City, Indiana injury lawyer, Guy S. DiMartino wants you to understand exactly what goes into determining the value...
When another driver who was not paying attention hits you and takes off, it can be stressful You know you were minding your own business and you were not at fault, you know someone else did this to you, but you're concerned you will not be able to prove what happened. Fortunately, under Indiana l...
Accidents are very scary events that can affect people physically, mentally, and emotionally. Especially when a person has a pre-existing medical condition, showing proof of the underlying condition can prove to be a challenge. Some people are born with pre-existing medical conditions and others...
Being involved in any type of accident is a very scary event, and could require a visit to the doctor to make sure that there are no serious injuries sustained in the accident. However, even though going to the doctor to get checked out can prove to be very beneficial to the person involved, peop...
We hear a lot about drivers in car accidents being injured but what about passengers. The truth is that passengers are also injured in car accidents. According to 2015 report by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, there were a total of 12,628 occupants killed, of that number,...
A recent video released by the San Luis Obispo Tribune of an inmate that died in 2017, highlights several problems with Jail Deaths. The information provided here is from the newspaper report. The video shows a violation of the inmates civil rights as well as negligence, which is probably why th...
When you lose a loved one due to someone elses carelessness or negligence, it can be heartbreaking and leave your entire family feeling lost and confused. Unfortunately, Indiana law doesnt give you a lot of time to grieve before important decisions have to be made. Suddendeath.org suggests that...
You and a family member or friend were having lunch at a fast food restaurant, and you have to use the restroom. You get up and walk toward the restroom, and you lose your footing all of a sudden and fall right to the floor. The moment that you hit the floor, you feel a searing pain in your hip. ...
If you were injured in a car accident, and the other driver has no insurance or not enough insurance to cover your medical expenses, you will not be compensated for your injuries. Today, insurance companies offer uninsured motorist insurance coverage, which will protect you if you are injured in ...
You may see me tooling around Michigan City, LaPorte and SE Michigan on my bent this summer. When I find something that I like, I usually have two. In Florida, I ride my 2002 in Rans V2 - in NW Indiana I ride by 2010 Rans V2. I have two beige Camry Hybrids, and up until the last couple of years, ...
The longer I deal with insurance companies and the more personal injury claims I handle, the more patterns I see. In Indiana personal injury claims, I have noticed three typical defenses that insurance companies and their lawyers argue. All three defenses are not in every case but we see and hea...
The Accident A client is walking in a parking lot. The next thing he realizes is a car backing out of a parking space and doesn't see him. The client tries to move out of the way and the car clips his leg at the level of the knee. He falls to the ground and feels instant pain on the outside of t...
Northwest Indiana medical malpractice lawyer discusses 3 tips that can help avoid malpractice. One of the common reasons for medical malpractice in a Northwest Indiana hospital is a breakdown in communication between the staff, miscommunication between the hospital staff and the patient, and lac...
