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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS MUST PASS GO BEFORE GOING TO COURT
“Above all, do no harm.” That’s part of the Hippocratic Oath that medical students take. But, sometimes, harm is done, and when a hospital, doctor, dentist, or other health care professional causes injury to a patient, either through a negligent act or omission, that’s called medical malpractice. The malpractice might be the result of… Read More »
WAS IT A GUN OR A PERSON THAT HURT YOU? CAN YOU RECOVER A SETTLEMENT?
Did you know – if you or someone close to you was unintentionally injured by a firearm, there may be financial recourse available. But, you wonder, if you win your case, who will pay? It depends. Your Indiana personal injury attorney will first need to know one thing: was it a gun, rather than… Read More »
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE – THE 3 TYPES OF CLAIMS, 7 TYPES OF WINS
You’re convinced you’ve been discriminated against at work, treated unfairly simply out of prejudice. Things have gotten to the unbearable point, and you’ve decided to file a claim. It might have been about age discrimination, racial prejudice, or a disability. It might have to do with childbirth, pregnancy or family leave rights. Whichever the… Read More »
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE – IT’S AGAINST THE LAW!
“No fair!” As school children, that’s what we used to say on the playground when someone broke the rules, depriving us of our turn to play. That’s the same reaction we have as adults when someone in our workplace deprives us of the sort of treatment and respect we deserve, based upon their prejudice…. Read More »
INDIANA PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS PLEAD WITH DRIVERS – DON’T TEXT!
Distracted driving remains one of the most under-reported traffic incidents in our country, according to the APB Foundation, a Florida-based organization established in memory of Anthony Phoenix Branca. The Foundation is dedicated to spreading awareness and saving lives. At Ramey & Hailey, our message is the same as APB’s: Don’t Drive Distracted. Any activity… Read More »
PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS HORRIFIED BY SEXUAL ABUSE IN INDIANA SCHOOLS
PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS HORRIFIED BY SEXUAL ABUSE IN INDIANA SCHOOLS It’s maddingly ironic, we often complain to each other here at the Ramey and Hailey law firm. Schools exist to train and educate our young people, yet if we’re failing as a community to protect those same youngsters from harm, what have we accomplished?… Read More »
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE – SOME STARTLING STATS
In a recent study of families involved in child sexual abuse investigations, a primary complaint by parents was that not enough was being done to prosecute the offenders. That’s certainly not because of a lack of interest or effort. Everybody – from district attorneys to legislators, from parents to police – is on the… Read More »
WHY A BLOG ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT?
In my line of work, which includes helping victims of sexual assault and abuse, I’ve learned that life can be brutal, but the process of seeking legal remedy need not be. I figure, who better to debunk all the myths and all the fear about coming forward about sexual abuse than a husband/wife attorney… Read More »
HANDS OFF THE CELL PHONE AND ON THE WHEEL – THAT’S THE LAW!
It’s a fact: No state bans all cell phone use for all drivers. However, as the National Conference of State Legislatures notes, 14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands do prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. Also a fact, but a bit more encouraging, is that… Read More »
