Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?
| July 6th, 2020 | Personal injury
After an injury that wasn’t you fault, getting compensation for your expenses is likely a big priority for you and your loved ones. You may be too hurt to work, and that means no paychecks for weeks, months, or years. In addition, your injuries may require extensive medical treatments. With no income, it can be…
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Who is Considered Liable For a Trucking Crash?
| March 23rd, 2020 | Truck accident
After a motor vehicle accident, getting much-needed compensation is the most pressing concern for victims and their loved ones—especially when the crashes were caused by negligent or reckless drivers. Victims often face resistance from the insurance company, but when there’s sufficient proof that shows they weren’t at fault and that they were seriously injured in…
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The Leading Causes of Motorcycle Crashes in Indiana
| March 16th, 2020 | Motorcycle accident
Indiana motorcyclists know that they face risks each time they get on their bikes. But how great are those risks compared to other motorists, and what are the leading causes of motorcycle crashes in Indiana? The motorcycle crash experts at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin have heavily researched this issue and compiled the key takeaways.…
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What You Should Know About Takata’s Renewed Airbag Recall
| March 9th, 2020 | Defective product
Buying a car, truck, or SUV in 2020 means having access to safety features that were either unthinkable a few decades ago or only available on high-end luxury vehicles. Today’s vehicles are equipped with lane departure warnings, blind spot indicators, stability control, standard backup cameras, and more. These features keep drivers, passengers, and others on…
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How Much Do You Know About Brain Injuries?
| March 4th, 2020 | Brain injury
Every year in the U.S., there are approximately 2.87 million emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths related to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). There is a chance that you or someone you love has suffered or will suffer a TBI at some point in your lifetime. To be prepared to deal with a brain injury when…
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How to Handle Medical Bills While Waiting for a Settlement
| February 24th, 2020 | Auto accident
When it comes to unexpected expenses, few things are more devastating to a family’s savings than an auto accident. Crashes often result in serious injuries, and that means ambulance rides to the hospital, emergency treatments, overnight stays, and physical rehabilitation long after the initial treatment. Every step in the recovery process has a hefty price…
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What is a Birth Injury?
| February 19th, 2020 | Birth injury
Infants and toddlers are fragile and easily injured. Newborns are even more so, especially at the moments immediately before, during, and after delivery. If you don’t have an experienced and careful doctor, the risks for injury are even greater. When a baby suffers bodily damage before, during, or after birth, it is considered a birth…
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3 Reasons to Be Hopeful (and Worried) About New Vehicle Tech
| February 17th, 2020 | Auto accident
Over the years, road safety has improved in several ways thanks to innovations in vehicle technology and safety laws. For example, drunk driving deaths have decreased by a third in the last 30 years. And thanks to certain technological advancements, such as rearview cameras and lane departure warnings, vehicles are largely safer than they’ve ever…
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An Introduction to Picking the Right Nursing Home
| February 11th, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
Nursing homes offer many services to residents, many of whom require a facility for long-term care. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes provide the same services or the same level of care. When searching for a nursing home, you want to be sure you get the best available care from a facility that meets your specific…
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Stay Safe on Super Bowl Sunday
| January 27th, 2020 | Auto accident
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest drinking events of the year, right behind New Year’s and Thanksgiving. But as much fun as it is to kick back with a beer or two (or more) and watch the game with friends, neighbors, and family, all that alcohol consumption also means Super Bowl Sunday is…
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