Indiana State Supreme Court Rules on Wrongful Death Trial Court Order Balancing Conflicting Constitutional Interests | Indianapolis, IN In Estate of Meux v. Cozmanoff, the Supreme Court upheld the trial court order that Defendant be required to answer Plaintiff’s Complaint…
The insurance company blames me for the accident. Can a personal injury attorney recover compensation for an at-fault client? Most people are involved in a car crash or traffic incident at some point in their lives, and, if you find…
Medicare Update on Indiana Hospital Lien Statute – Legislation Benefits Medicare Recipients With Indianapolis, IN Personal Injuries Changes in Hospital Lien Statute Benefit Injured Medicare Recipients In January I wrote an article about the Indiana Hospital Lien Statute and how it…
Attorneys Use Contributory Negligence as Affirmative Defense in Motorcycle Accident Claims A person injured in a motorcycle accident that is a direct result of another driver’s negligence, requires legal representation by a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney that understands and can counter…
Legal claims involving high-profile companies, products and big jury awards always draw the attention of media. The latest being $7M in damages awarded a man for injuries involving a potentially fatal lung disease called “popcorn lung.” Toxic chemical found in…
Why do Indianapolis, IN personal injury attorneys advise that you see a physician immediately after an auto, motorcycle or trucking accident? “I just walked away from the accident. No broken bones! Not even a headache!” These words ring all too familiar…
‘Negligence’ Defined We all have an idea of what negligence means. For example, we know a neglected child when we see one, we can all identify that one neglected house on our street, and we know what happens when we neglect our…
If you drive children to school, you should know about Indiana’s Guest Statute and how it may affect your family I would like to explain how the Guest Statute law leaves you and your family unprotected from personal injury damages—not…
The Indiana Guest Statute prohibits family members and hitchhikers from receiving compensation for injuries Indiana’s ‘Guest’ statute, Indiana Code 34-30-11 makes it clear that unless the owner, operator or person responsible for the operation of a motor vehicle is willfully or wantonly reckless in their driving…
This article is Part I of a series. It addresses the principal of sovereign immunity and reform of English common law, specifically caps on tort claims against Indiana governmental entities and their employees. Part II will focus on tort reform…
Talk to an Expert
Client Review
"I worked with and have known Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers for over 25 years—simply the best personal injury lawyers!!!! Calls every year on my birthday"
Kathy C"