What is Hip Pain? Hip pain is a fairly common complaint as people get older. However, among service members, hip pain can be a life-altering condition that impacts the quality of life. Military service-related injuries on any part of the body can ultimately cause stress on the hips. If you were injured during your military career and have hip...
Continue ReadingAlthough nobody wants to think about birth injuries as something that occurs, they do from time to time happen. Sometimes they occur simply due to nature, and sometimes they occur because of human error during the birthing process, because of an accident on behalf of the nurse or the physician who is responsible for the birth. If you recently...
Continue ReadingWere you seriously injured by a medical professional? Thinking about filing a lawsuit? Before getting to the courthouse, you first need to think about Indiana’s statute of limitations. A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a deadline by which a lawsuit must be filed. Indiana has a special statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases. The medical...
Continue ReadingWhen you go to the doctor, you want to believe you’re getting the best care possible. You probably don’t make an appointment expecting to leave the office more seriously injured than when you came in. But every day, doctors and other medical professionals injure patients due to negligence or incompetence. Known as medical malpractice, this represents a failure to...
Continue ReadingAre you a veteran who can’t keep your eyes open? If so, you might be suffering from a serious medical condition called narcolepsy. This illness causes excessive daytime sleepiness, nighttime sleep problems, and other circadian rhythm issues that make everyday life a challenge. Veteran sufferers may be surprised to find that there is a narcolepsy VA rating for this...
Continue ReadingAny auto accident has the propensity to be traumatic, but collisions with large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks can be especially devastating. The experience alone is enough to rattle even the strongest nerves, whether or not you suffer severe physical injuries. While you heal from your injuries, you also need to look into your options for initiating a semi-truck accident...
Continue ReadingWorkplace injuries can be life-threatening. If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re probably wondering how to get well and still make a living. One way is to file for workman’s compensation, or workers’ comp. When seeking Indiana workman’s comp settlements, there are many factors that go into determining how much you will get. Some factors considered include the...
Continue ReadingLiving with cancer or chronic disease is, for many, a terrible reality after active duty military service. Exposure to toxic chemicals on base or while deployed has been linked to a number of cancers and diseases. Many veterans survive combat, only to come home with a kidney cancer diagnosis. Kidneys seem particularly vulnerable to developing cancers if exposed to...
Continue ReadingAs a Vietnam War veteran, you have a story to tell. Often, that story includes Agent Orange exposure. In fact, so many Vietnam veterans like yourself were exposed to the toxic herbicide Agent Orange that by the 1980s and 1990s, widespread health issues among veterans caused serious public concern. In response, Congress passed the Agent Orange Act of 1991....
Continue ReadingAre you wondering, what is the average Indiana car accident settlement amount? Are you unsure how to begin the process of starting a claim for your injuries? Unfortunately, there is no average car accident settlement amount in Indiana. Your settlement will depend on the circumstances of your individual case. Your Indiana car accident attorney will help you navigate the...
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