317.582.0000Monthly Archives: May 2018
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP, BUT YOU MUST BE KEPT SAFE
“Online shopping has never been easier. But the majority of American consumers want the tactile experiences offered by physical stores,” writes Sandy Skrovan in Retail Dive. The ability to see, touch and feel products as well as to take items home immediately rank highest among the reasons, according to Retail Dive’s Consumer Survey. The… Read More »
ASSAULTED? YOUR ATTORNEY CAN HOLD PROPERTY OWNERS LIABLE
When crimes and violent acts happen away from home, the attorneys for injured parties can hold the owner or manager of the property liable under an area of the law called negligent security. That’s because possessors of property have a duty to offer reasonable security measures to protect lawful visitors from crimes by third… Read More »
TALCUM AND OVARIAN CANCER– HAS THE PROBLEM BEEN SOLVED?
“Does talcum powder cause cancer? A legal and scientific battle rages”, reports Jen Christensen of CNN. More than 4,800 women and their families have now sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming their ovarian cancer traces back to their use of the company’s talc-based product, Johnson’s Baby Powder. Other lawsuits have been brought against: Valeant… Read More »
WHEN A DOG BITES, WHO PAYS FOR THE PAIN AND SUFFERING?
Dog bites and other dog-related injuries accounted for more than one third of all homeowners liability claim dollars paid out in 2017, costing almost $700 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute. The Institute had very bad news for Hoosiers – on the organization’s color-coded map of “Dog Bite Liability Claims by State”, Indiana… Read More »
WHEN THE DOG BITES (AND WHEN PERSONAL INJURY COSTS STING)
“When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when you’re feeling sad,” Julie Andrews sings, “You simply remember your favorite things and then you won’t feel so bad”. Nice song, but here at Ramey & Hailey, we know that in the real world, when the dog bites, it’s not quite that easy… “Each day… Read More »
