At Gerling Law Injury Attorneys, we’ve always believed in the power of community. It’s not just about providing legal services; it’s about being actively involved in the neighborhoods and cities we serve. That’s why we’re proud to announce our sponsorship as a “Downtown Champion” by the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District. As a law firm deeply rooted in Evansville,...
Continue ReadingCongrats to Destiny Danks for winning Gerling’s 2023 Scholarship! For the scholarship, students had to create an outstanding blog post summarizing the most positive or influential “Experience” they’ve had thus far in their education. Here is Destiny’s entry. Senior year is the year of change for every high school student. Preparing for college,becoming independent, and leaving all we know...
Continue ReadingA personal injury accident can be a stressful, troubling experience. Thousands of people die every year as a result of negligent drivers. Tens of thousands of injuries occur as a result of a property owner’s negligence. Personal injury accidents become even more severe if you suffer an injury while pregnant. Not only do you fear for your safety, but...
Continue ReadingA crucial aspect of recovering a car accident settlement is establishing who is responsible for causing an accident. One source many parties use to argue who caused the accident is the accident report created for the incident. However, there are other ways to demonstrate whose actions led to the collision. For example, we can hire a crash reconstruction expert...
Continue ReadingService members who file a claim for disability benefits may wait many months before receiving a decision from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If the VA ultimately awards benefits, it typically owes the veteran back pay for the period between the effective date of the claim and the decision granting it. But how long it actually takes...
Continue ReadingWhen a service member gets injured on active duty, their eligibility for disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is apparent. But what about former service members who develop illnesses years later? Can these individuals apply for VA disability benefits? The answer is yes. For many service-connected disabilities, there is no deadline to apply. Indeed, the...
Continue ReadingIf you are a United States Veteran who was deployed overseas after 9/11, you are probably familiar with the use of burn pits and the hazards they cause. Many veterans over the past several decades have become sick or ill as a result of exposure to the toxic fumes. Burn pits emit hazardous toxic waste when trash and sewage...
Continue ReadingIf you are a veteran who has been receiving disability benefit payments from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for over 10 years, you will be happy to know that the VA cannot terminate your benefits absent a showing of fraud. The 10-Year Rule Explained The VA awards monthly compensation to veterans with persistent medical conditions and debilitating...
Continue ReadingDue to the risk of severe and potentially life-threatening CPAP machine side effects, the FDA recently announced the voluntary recall of some CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices manufactured by Phillips Respironics. A design and manufacturing flaw causes these devices to expose users to potentially lethal particles and gasses. As a result, users could develop cancer, organ failure, and other...
Continue ReadingMultiple lawsuits are outstanding against Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals and Janssen Pharmaceuticals after patients taking Elmiron developed permanent retinal injuries. Elmiron, which is used to treat interstitial cystitis, is also known as pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS). Individuals currently taking Elmiron should obtain an eye examination. The pharmaceutical companies have yet to release a statement on the apparent connection between...
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