Personal Injury
How to Safely Put Up Holiday Decorations
| December 11th, 2019
Decorating for the holidays is a tradition for many families, but it can also be dangerous. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that people putting up their own holiday decorations during the 2017 holiday season resulted in around 240 injuries per day. Because putting up holiday decorations often involves working in high spaces, such…
Read MoreTips for Deep Frying Your Thanksgiving Turkey
| November 25th, 2019
Deep frying the Thanksgiving turkey isn’t a new method of cooking the holiday meal, but over the last several years, it has become increasingly popular. But for every new recipe and advocate for this method, there are twice as many “deep fried turkey fails.” The internet is full of videos of people causing large fires…
Read MoreTailgating Safety
| November 11th, 2019
The road to the playoffs has begun for the 2019 football season, and that means it is prime tailgating time. There’s no better way to pass the hours before a big game than by grilling burgers and hotdogs, catching up with friends and family, and even catching the scores of other games across the country.…
Read MorePremises Liability and Halloween
| October 28th, 2019
Halloween is soon upon us, and all across Indiana and Illinois, people are celebrating the holiday with trips to pumpkin patches and haunted houses, all leading up to trick-or-treating on the big night. It’s lots of fun, but that stops the moment someone gets hurt. That’s the kind of scary no one wants on Halloween.…
Read More7 Big Myths Told About Personal Injury Lawsuits
| September 25th, 2019
Would you ever hire a personal injury lawyer? Do you know someone who has? A lot of us have opinions about personal injury lawyers, but there are also many untruths going around about what personal injury lawyers do and why someone might need to hire one. We want to make sure that no one…
Read MoreWho Are You Actually Suing?
| September 11th, 2019
At Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin, we help injured victims get compensation after accidents or injuries that weren’t their fault. Our Indiana personal injury lawyers handle a wide variety of injury claims, and that means we typically know right away who is liable for our clients’ expenses and where their settlement money will come from after reviewing all of the facts.…
Read MoreWhen Is a Car Accident Not a Driver’s Fault?
| July 31st, 2019
After a car accident, most people assume either one driver or another is at fault, but this isn’t always the case. Studies show that driver error is responsible for 90% of crashes. So who’s to blame the other 10% of the time? When the Government is Responsible Poorly maintained roads or defective highway designs may…
Read More3 of the Most Common Post-Accident Mistakes
| July 24th, 2019
After an auto accident, you are likely to be in shock and pain, especially when the accident was not your fault. The most important thing you can do in this situation is keep calm, because the actions you take immediately after a collision can impact whether you are eligible for compensation and how much you…
Read MoreJuly Fourth Safety Tips Everyone Needs to Know
| June 26th, 2019
Fourth of July is coming up! Some of the most common Independence Day activities include cruising on the water, spending time on the beach, and grilling out with family and friends. As you plan your July Fourth festivities, it’s important to remember the serious safety hazards those activities can pose. Keep yourself and your loved…
Read MoreWhat to Expect: Social Security Disability Claims
| June 19th, 2019
If you become disabled and unable to work, your ability to provide for yourself and your family can feel at risk. But if you’ve been paying into the Social Security system, you may be eligible to receive benefits before retirement age. Under certain circumstances, your spouse and child may also be eligible for Social Security…
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