From hospital bills to unpaid leave from work, recovering from car accident injuries can wreak havoc on your finances. If the accident was somebody else’s fault, then you probably have the right under Indiana car accident law to recover compensation to help cover your costs. What is the Average Personal Injury Settlement for a Car […]
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Attorney Doehrman Achieves Re-certification With The National Board Of Trial Advocacy
The law office of Doehrman Buba Ring is pleased to announce that Attorney Thomas Doehrman has successfully achieved re-certification through the National Board of Trial Advocacy in civil trial and civil practice advocacy. The NBTA was formed out of a strong conviction that both the law profession and its clients would benefit from an organization […]
Concussions/Traumatic Brain Injuries: Causes and Effects
When you hear the term “blunt force head trauma,” your mind almost certainly turns to thoughts of violent assaults. In reality, blunt force head trauma can be caused by just about any non-penetrating blow to the skull. The Leading Causes of Blunt Force Head Trauma Some of the most common causes of blunt force head […]
Semi-Truck Rollover Accidents
For decades, Americans have relied on trucks and truckers to bring them their food, home goods, and other products. When the trucks arrive on time and the system runs smoothly, most people pay no attention to the importance of the industry. When a truck accident occurs, however, things can get messy in a hurry. The […]
What Are Coup & Contrecoup Brain Injuries?
Coup and contrecoup brain injuries are both terms that are used to describe traumatic brain injuries. They are commonly caused by falls, car accidents, and blunt force trauma. However, you may also pick up one of these injuries while playing sports. Understanding the Differences Between Coup and Contrecoup Injuries The main difference between coup and […]
What is a Bobtail Truck and Why is it Dangerous?
Semi-trailer trucks are not hard to spot on our roads and highways, with over 200,000 registered in Indiana alone, and more just passing through. Bobtail Trucks are vital to our economy, but they also pose a risk to the safety of other drivers. Due to their massive size, semi-trailer trucks often cause catastrophic injuries when […]
What Are My Rights After A Paralyzing Injury?
A paralyzing injury is a scary, traumatic experience. Not only are you worried about your physical state, but you may also have expensive medical bills to pay and legal questions to ask an attorney. Here is some information to help you understand paralyzing injuries and your rights after a serious accident: What Is A Paralyzing […]
Are Infant Seizures After Birth a Sign of a Birth Injury?
Seeing your baby suffer a seizure can be a terrifying experience for a parent. Once the initial shock has worn off and your child has returned to normal, you will probably begin wondering why the seizure happened in the first place. Unfortunately, seizures may be caused by a birth injury. What is a Birth Injury? […]
Brain Injury Recovery Stages
Learn how the brain heals after a serious head injury… The human brain is a remarkable thing, and doctors are still working to learn about how it changes, adapts, and heals — particularly after a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The science in this area has made enormous advances in the last few decades. Still, […]
Concussion Symptoms Days After an Accident
Delayed-onset headaches and other symptoms could be signs of a serious concussion… If you are experiencing concussion symptoms days after an accident, it might be a good idea to see a doctor right away. Sometimes, injuries don’t cause symptoms right away. Instead, the symptoms develop slowly over days as inflammation sets in (or as the […]
Hit-and-Run Accidents Are on the Rise in Indianapolis
New Data Reveals Alarming Spike in Hit-and-Run Injuries & Deaths in Marion County, IN The very worst of human nature comes out when people think they can get away with something, or if they know no one is looking. Leaving the scene of an accident is irresponsible and unlawful. The physical and emotional toll of […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Why We Focused on Changing the Way We Think About Concussions in March
How to spot an “invisible injury” & take action to protect your rights after a concussion… At first glance, the whole idea of a “Brain Injury Awareness Month” can seem a little odd. “If I had a brain injury,” you might think, “I’m pretty sure I’d know it.” But that’s precisely the point. Brain injuries […]
Ranking Indiana’s Most Dangerous Counties for Drunk Driving
Counties Where IN Drivers Are at Highest Risk of Being Hit by a Drunk Driver No matter where you live in Indiana, each time you hit the road, you risk sharing it with drunk drivers. But some parts of Indiana have a bigger drunk driving problem than others. Below, we analyze state-specific data from the […]
Why You Should NEVER Sign a Release After an Indiana Accident
Following a car crash in Indiana, make sure you write down the names, addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, insurance and license plate information of all the other motorists involved in the automobile accident, and provide your information to them. In addition, write down the make and model of each vehicle. If there are witnesses […]
Is Indiana a No Fault or At Fault Accident State?
There is nothing more jarring than to be driving down the road and then feel the sudden impact of a car slamming into the side of the vehicle or into a bumper. Car accidents can happen to anyone at any time for a range of reasons. Someone may have been distracted and failed to stop. […]
In an Accident Not At Fault but No Insurance. Can You Still File a Claim?
In 2016, the most recent year for which there are statistics, the Indiana University Public Policy Institute published a Highway Safety Fact Book, Indiana Crash Facts. In that year, 821 people lost their lives in Indiana car crashes. Another 52,591 people were injured, some of them so severely, their lives will never be the same. […]
How Dangerous Are Indianapolis’ Public Trails?
What You Need to Know Before Your Next Bike Ride or Run The public walking trails in Indianapolis are the result of tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer investment, and they’re responsible for getting millions of residents and tourists up off the couch and on their feet each year. The trails are popular and […]
Car Accidents Involving an Undocumented Immigrant
Getting into a car accident can be a harrowing experience, but when the other driver is an undocumented immigrant with no license and no insurance, it can take your breath away. What do you do when you are in a car accident with an undocumented immigrant? Read on to find out. An Undocumented Immigrant Hit […]
Indianapolis Electric Scooter Laws: What Happens When Someone Gets Hurt?
Establishing Some Law & Order in the Wild, Wild Midwest of Electric Scooters (and Rights for the People Injured by Them) Downtown Indianapolis sure looks different than it did last summer. I don’t know about you, but I remember a time way, way back in… the spring… when people walked around on two legs and […]
Petition: Protect Indiana Cyclists with Safe Passing and “Dooring” Laws
Indiana Bike Safety Standards in Critical Need of Improvement According to a comprehensive independent study from the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program, Indiana is the 12th least bicycle-friendly state in the country. While three out of four US states have adopted straightforward yet comprehensive Safe Passing Laws that meet BFA standards, […]