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Recreational Use Statute Can Act to Limit Government’s Liability for Negligently Maintained Areas

| Nov 16, 2015 | ,

Earlier this month, an appellate court determined that a woman who injured herself while on a government-owned playground was not entitled to compensation under a premises liability theory. In ruling against the plaintiff, the court cited the state’s “recreational use statute.” The Facts of the Case According to the court’s written opinion, the plaintiff was a young girl who injured…

Volunteer Poll Worker Struck and Killed in Indianapolis Accident

| Nov 9, 2015 | ,

Earlier this month, a volunteer poll worker was struck and killed by a passing motorist as he was attempting to collect some items that had fallen out from the back of his van. According to one local news source covering the accident, the tragedy occurred near the intersection of Banta Trail and South Meridian Street in Indianapolis. Evidently, the man…

Indiana State Trooper Struck by Passing Motorist While Responding to Accident

| Nov 2, 2015 | ,

Earlier this week, an Indiana State Trooper was injured when he was struck by a passing vehicle as he was responding to the scene of an accident. According to one local news source, the original accident occurred around 6:00 in the evening on Interstate 80 eastbound, near the Interstate 65 exit. Evidently, the Trooper was on the scene of the…

10-Year-Old Girl Killed in Miami County Car Accident; Alcohol Suspected

| Oct 19, 2015 | ,

Earlier this month in Miami County, a 10-year-old girl was killed when the car that she was riding in was struck by another vehicle after that driver ran a stop sign. According to one local news report, the accident took place near the intersection of Miami County Road 1200 North and Miami County Road 100 West. Evidently, the young girl…

Lawsuit Claiming Gun Manufacturer Was Negligent for Failing to Recall Faulty Trigger Mechanism Moves Forward

| Sep 30, 2015 |

Earlier this month, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decided a case in favor of a woman whose husband was killed when a gun in his friend’s possession accidentally discharged. The court’s opinion in the case, O’Neal v. Remington Arms Company, held that the plaintiff submitted enough proof of negligence on the part of the gun manufacturer for the case to…

Medical Malpractice Plaintiff’s Case Dismissed Based on Late Filing

| Sep 23, 2015 | ,

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Mississippi dismissed a case brought by the husband of a woman who died while in the care of the defendant because the plaintiff re-filed the case after the applicable statute of limitations had expired. In the case, Thornhill v. Ingram, the plaintiff alleged that the defendant’s failure to diagnose and treat his wife…

Principal and Student Killed by “Erratic Driver” On the Way to School

| Sep 16, 2015 | ,

Earlier this month in Wayne Township, an elementary school principal and one of his students were killed when their vehicle was struck by an SUV. According to one news source, there were four other students in the car, each of whom was also injured in the morning rush-hour accident. Evidently, the principal would pick up children on his way to…

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