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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Get the Facts on Road Rage
| January 20th, 2020 | Auto accident
Being a safe driver requires full concentration on the task at hand and a calm mindset. Unfortunately, not all drivers stay focused and calm behind the wheel. Whether it’s because they’re running late or because they believe another driver slighted them in some way, some motorists fall prey to road rage. Road rage is a…
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Do You Know How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Cold Temperatures?
| January 13th, 2020 | Auto accident
Harsh winters are a part of life in many parts of Indiana and Illinois. And while they can make roads more dangerous to drive on due to snow and ice, cold temperatures can also do a number on vehicles. Whether you own a car, truck, or SUV, it’s important to protect it from the elements…
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Your Social Media Posts Could Reduce Your Compensation After an Accident
| January 6th, 2020 | Personal injury
Most of enjoy sharing our thoughts and daily updates through at least one social media platform, and probably more than one, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or another. However, you have to be extremely cautious about what you post and how you post if you’ve been in an accident and you plan on filing a…
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December 2019 Firm Newsletter
| December 30th, 2019 | Newsletters
In our December 2019 newsletter, we learn about the challenges and rewards of major lifestyle changes from Kathryn Fleschner McMullen, share the experience of 28 of our employees working with the Salvation Army, and highlight Caleb Fleschner’s recent swearing in with the Supreme Court of the United States. We also celebrate Vikkie Russell, our accounting…
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Winter Driving Tips
| December 30th, 2019 | Auto accident
Whether you live in Indiana or Illinois, you’ve undoubtedly experienced the worst of the Midwest’s winter weather. And while bitterly cold temperatures, strong winds, and iced over windshields can make winter an unpleasant time of year to be outdoors, it can be even worse when you’re in your vehicle. That’s because winter weather poses serious…
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