April 19, 2016
NFL Concussion Settlement: COA Affirms Compensation for Former Football Players
By: Daniel S. Chamberlain, Attorney On April 18, 2016, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the largest class action settlement in United States history. The class action involved allegations that professional football players were knowingly put at risk of repetitive brain trauma, including dementia, Parkinson’s and other degenerative brain conditions by their employer, the… Continue Reading »
April 18, 2016
The Challenges of Filing a Dental Malpractice Suit – Part II
By: Kelley J. Johnson, Attorney As a malpractice attorney, I receive many calls from potential victims of dental malpractice. As I explained in Part I, unfortunately, dental malpractice cases are tough because they are expensive to bring and can take years to resolve – just as a medical malpractice case. This means that dental injuries… Continue Reading »
April 8, 2016
The Challenges of Filing a Dental Malpractice Suit – Part I
By: Kelley J. Johnson, Attorney The Dentist. For most, those words just mean a routine dental appointment for check-ups and cleanings with the occasional follow up appointment to fill a cavity or have a root canal performed. For some, though, that routine trip to the dentist can turn into a complication that can change a… Continue Reading »
April 4, 2016
Do Bigger Semi-Trucks Make Roads More Dangerous for Drivers?
By: Alexander C. Trueblood, Attorney It doesn’t take a deep dive into semi-truck accident statistics to learn that the sheer size and weight of these vehicles contributes to the devastating impact and severity of injuries suffered by occupants of passenger vehicles involved in a crash. According to Indiana State Police crash records, fatal injuries involving… Continue Reading »
March 22, 2016
Identity Theft on 2015 Top Five Consumer Complaint List
By: Lynn A. Toops, Attorney Complaints about identity theft rounded out the top five consumer complaints received by the Indiana Attorney General in 2015. This comes as no surprise given the increase in data breaches over the past few years. One of the first major data breaches occurred at Target stores. In 2013, Target stores… Continue Reading »
March 1, 2016
What Effect Does Direct-To-Consumer Drug Advertising Have on Patient Safety?
By: Jeff S. Gibson, Attorney Consumers are bombarded daily by advertisements for pharmaceutical drugs via television commercials, magazine advertisements, banner ads displayed on their computers, and emails. How does this constant stream of information impact a person’s decision to seek medical advice or inquire about a particular drug? What impact, if any, do these advertisements… Continue Reading »
February 17, 2016
Mediation Assistance Program Provides Valuable Experience to Attorneys While Helping the Underserved
By: Aaron J. Williamson, Attorney The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) encourages attorneys to promote equal access to justice through pro bono work for underserved residents. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has a growing need for volunteer attorneys to assist pro se litigants. This Court also provides a vehicle… Continue Reading »
January 26, 2016
How to Help Sexually Abused Children Suffering from PTSD and Other Psychological Injuries
By: Gregory L. Laker, Attorney Tragically, we have seen an alarming increase in the sexual abuse of Indiana children recently. We shook our head in amazement when we read about the depraved sexual escapades of Jared Fogle, the formerly likeable Subway pitchman recently sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography… Continue Reading »
January 18, 2016
Is My 401(k) Plan Ripping Me Off?
By: Lynn A. Toops, Attorney Do you know whether your 401(k) plan administrator is making decisions in the best interests of your financial well-being? One group of Indiana employees has asked that question and now is taking action to protect themselves. In December 2015, some Indiana residents with 401(k)s alleged in a class action lawsuit… Continue Reading »
December 7, 2015
Tea Leaves About Testimonials
By: Arend J. Abel, Attorney Despite what many Indiana lawyers believe, client testimonials are no longer absolutely barred by the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct. They used to be, until January of 2011, when a set of amendments to the rules took effect. Until that time, former Rule 7.2(d)(3) expressly prohibited “use of any form… Continue Reading »
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