| Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

Vicarious Liability and how it effects YOU

Your car is, well, yours. You’re going to be behind the steering wheel nearly every single time that vehicle goes out on the road. However, there will be moments when someone else is driving your car. Perhaps your teenage son or daughter needs to take the car somewhere with their friends. Or maybe a friend or employee needs to...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Community and Safety

Amusement parks: When fun is dangerous

It’s fair season. States and counties all across the country are pulling out the stops to celebrate the industries and the people who make them unique. One thing that tends to be common to them all, however, is the amusement park. There is an art to this particular industry. The gauge of success, according to one legacy carnival operator, is how...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

A settlement or collection… which is better?

Anyone who has been in a minor car collision in Indiana probably knows the drill. The crash happens. You and the others involved exchange essential data. Insurance company name and policy number, vehicle registration material, and personal contact information. However, sometimes conditions warrant police to the scene. In most cases, a settlement becomes a matter of negotiation with the...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | news

DENIED: Overcoming the Challenges of SSDI

Did you know that most people find getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to be quite the challenge? Well, it’s no secret to our legal team, because we handle SSDI cases everyday. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies almost everyone the first time they apply. So, don’t feel too disheartened if the SSA sends back your first claim...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Personal Injury

Brain injury in Owensboro? We've got you.

A traumatic brain injury can happen when you least expect it and has no age boundaries. When you or a family member suffer a traumatic brain injury through no fault of your own, it is imperative that you find help. An Owensboro traumatic brain injuries lawyer from Gerling Law will help you deal with the process of getting what...

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| Read Time: < 1 minute | Defective Consumer Devices

Study Reveals Risk Of Glyphosate

February 2019–In February 2019, researchers at the University of Washington studied the relationship between non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and high, long-term exposure to glyphosate. They found that high exposure to glyphosate increased a person’s risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by 41%. Reference:  Moncivais, Katy. “Roundup Cancer Lawsuit: 2020 Updates & Settlements.” Consumer Safety, 8 Jan. 2021, https://www.consumersafety.org/product-lawsuits/roundup/

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| Read Time: < 1 minute | Dangerous Drugs

Valisure Petitions FDA About Ranitidine

2019 — In 2019, Valisure was the first to petition the FDA regarding ranitidine after finding the body’s potential to create millions of ng of NDMA.  Reference:  “Zantac Lawsuit Leads for Attorneys: Drug Injury.” Broughton Partners, 12 Jan. 2021, https://www.broughtonpartners.com/products/zantac-lawsuit-campaigns-for-attorneys/

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Social Security Disability

Benefits Denial: When Social Security says "no"

At Gerling Law, we know first-hand how stressful it can be to apply for social security benefits. In addition to being unable to work, most individuals also have anxiety that stems from the possibility of social security benefits denial. What does this mean, exactly? Simply put, some people are denied their benefits. However, learning why can be beneficial to...

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| Read Time: < 1 minute | Defective Medical Devices

DePuy Settles Multi-state Lawsuit

DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson owned company, agreed to settle a hip implant lawsuit for $120 million. The suit, brought by the attorneys general of 46 states, accused the company of mis-marketing its hip implant product. In addition to paying damages, the settlement also dictates that DePuy must reevaluate its marketing and advertising strategies for its hip implants. Source:...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Social Security Disability

You Need a Social Security Benefits Attorney

Applying for and obtaining social security benefits in Indiana can be challenging. The best course of action is to start by getting help from an Indianapolis social security benefits attorney from Gerling Law. We can start the application process by making sure that nothing is missed. Also, we can ensure that you are on the right track to approval....

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