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Seatbelt Non-Use Cannot Be Used to Show an Accident Victim Was Contributorily Negligent in an Indiana Car Accident Case

| Oct 28, 2019 | , ,

Recently, an Indiana news report covered a fatal car accident that occurred on I-70. According to Indiana State Police, the accident victim was driving on the highway when he swerved into another car. The driver died on impact, and the other driver was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries. Investigations revealed that the accident victim was not wearing a…

Liability in Indiana Swimming Pool Accidents

| Oct 21, 2019 | ,

Swimming pools provide Indiana residents with an enjoyable way to spend time with family and friends. However, as with many recreational activities, swimming pools can pose significant dangers to users. In fact, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Indiana swimming pool accidents rate among the highest in the country for drownings involving children under 15 years old.…

The Open and Obvious Doctrine Is Not an Absolute Defense in Indiana Slip and Fall Lawsuits

| Oct 14, 2019 |

When a person slips, and falls on another’s property in Indiana, the fall victim may be able to collect damages for the injuries they sustained. Indiana premises liability law establishes when a property owner is responsible for an accident victim’s injuries. Thus, it is important that slip and fall victims understand the state’s statute of limitations, duties, defenses, and damages…

The Validity of Arbitration Agreements in Indiana Negligence and Wrongful Death Lawsuits

| Oct 7, 2019 |

Indiana arbitration agreements are commonplace, and many people agree to the terms without fully understanding what arbitration entails. Arbitration is an out-of-court method to resolve disputes among parties. It is designed to cut costs and allow the parties to reach an agreement without a trial. However, arbitration clauses generally favor the businesses that include them in their contracts. And it…

Drunk Driving Listed as the Suspected Cause of Fatal Indiana Car Accident

| Sep 26, 2019 | ,

Earlier this month, a 26-year-old man was killed in a tragic car accident in Indiana County. According to a local news report covering the accident, the crash occurred around 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of Ofman and Shellbark Road in West Wheatfield Township. The driver, who is presumed to have been driving too fast, failed to stop at an intersection…

Indiana Dump Truck Driver Admits to Snorting Heroin Before Fatal Collision

| Sep 17, 2019 | ,

Earlier this month, a husband and wife were killed in a fatal Indiana dump truck accident involving a total of eleven vehicles. According to a recent news report covering the tragic accident, the crash occurred near the intersection of U.S. 36 and South County Road 625 East, at around 3:30 in the afternoon. Evidently, the dump truck rear-ended an SUV…

Indiana Construction Accident Claims Are Subject to Strict Time Limitations

| Sep 11, 2019 | ,

Understanding the limitations of Indiana personal injury law is essential. A lack of understanding can result in filing a claim that is a waste of time and money. A state appellate court recently dismissed a personal injury case that the court found was filed two years too late. According to the court’s opinion, in June 2016, the plaintiff filed an…

Parr Richey Partners Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson Have Been Named To The 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

| Aug 28, 2019 |

      Parr Richey is pleased to announce that attorneys Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson have been named to the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their work in Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers uses a transparent peer review methodology to…

Federal Court Overseeing Indiana Rules on Validity of Expert Testimony in Products Liability Action

| Aug 27, 2019 | ,

Recently, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on a case stemming from an Indiana motorcycle accident. The two plaintiffs were embarking on a cross-country trip on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle. While going through Nebraska, the couples’ bike tire sustained a puncture and deflated. The quick deflation resulted in the husband losing control of the motorcycle and crashing into…

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