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Do I have to use the doctor my Evansville employer picked?
The ER may tell you to follow up with your regular doctor, but Indiana workers' comp may treat that visit as...
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Did waiting months after my Evansville bike crash ruin my Indiana injury case?
If you were hit on Green River Road near Eastland Mall during spring riding season and tried to "tough it out" for...
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Can I get my own doctor after the insurer's exam in Carmel?
$500 to $2,000 is a common range for an insurance medical exam, and the mistake people make is treating that doctor...
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I was hurt in a Carmel Uber crash what do I save right now?
If the ER told you it looks like a head injury, neck strain, burns, or internal trauma, save every word of that,...
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What evidence do I need after my child slipped at a Hammond daycare?
What the ER or your child's doctor writes down will shape the case; the daycare's insurer will read those records...
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Can my Indiana boss brush off PTSD after a Hammond work crash?
Picture a summer blowout on I-80/94 by the Cline Avenue exit in Hammond: traffic stacks up, a work truck gets hit,...
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Why is my Bloomington boss shoving my health insurance after a tire blowout hurt me?
File an Application for Adjustment of Claim with the Indiana Workers' Compensation Board within two years, and give...
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What evidence do I need to prove my Hammond crash injuries?
The mistake that costs people the most money is not creating proof in the first 24 to 72 hours. If you do not save...
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Is an Indianapolis Uber passenger injury claim worth the hassle for a collapsed lung?
What the insurance company does not want you to know is that yes, an Indiana Uber passenger claim can be worth it...
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Can I fire my lawyer after an Evansville Uber crash and hire a new one?
In Kentucky, a similar crash claim runs into a one-year injury deadline; in Indiana, yes - you can fire your lawyer...
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Can a Bloomington trucking company delete the black box after crushing my husband?
What the insurance company does not want you to know is this: some trucking records can legally vanish in just 6...
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Is a Bloomington burn injury claim even worth it if I'm undocumented?
The adjuster is about to ask who you work for, where you live, and whether you have papers. That matters to them...
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Key Terms

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surgical error
What trips people up most is that a bad outcome after surgery is not automatically a surgical error. Some procedures...
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medication error
A mistake with medicine can turn a manageable health problem into a much more expensive and serious one, adding...
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delayed diagnosis
What trips people up most is that a delayed diagnosis is not the same as a wrong diagnosis. The problem is timing: a...
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lack of informed consent
A patient faces a lack of informed consent when a medical provider performs or recommends treatment without giving...
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loss of chance doctrine
Did the medical mistake take away a real chance of survival or recovery, even if a full recovery was never...
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captain of the ship doctrine
You might see this phrase in a medical malpractice complaint, an insurer's denial letter, or a lawyer's explanation...
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standard of care
Insurance companies and defense lawyers often use this phrase like a shield. They may argue that a doctor, nurse,...
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strict liability
Do you have to prove someone was careless to hold them legally responsible? Not always. Strict liability is a rule...
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medical review panel
A medical review panel is not the same as a hospital peer review process. A peer review is an internal check by a...
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hospital-acquired infection
Defense lawyers love this phrase because it can sound like bad luck instead of bad care. They use it to blur the...
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informed consent
The worst-case version is waking up after a procedure and learning a serious risk, alternative treatment, or even...
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screening panel
People often confuse a screening panel with a medical review panel, but they are not always the same thing. A...
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res ipsa loquitur
People often mix this up with negligence per se, but they are not the same. Negligence per se means someone violated...
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contributory negligence
A small share of blame can cost real money in an injury case. If your own actions helped cause the accident, your...
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certificate of merit
You just got a letter that says your case needs a certificate of merit before it can move forward. Stripped down,...
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eggshell plaintiff rule
Think of a cracked windshield: a small impact that might barely mark one car can cause major damage in another that...
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expert affidavit requirement
Think of it like needing a mechanic to sign off that a car problem is real before a warranty fight can seriously...
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driver's license suspension
Missing a court notice or assuming a ticket is no big deal can leave someone legally unable to drive overnight,...
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pecuniary loss
Under Indiana Code 34-23-1-1, a family can lose a wrongful death case for major parts of their claim if they do not...
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dram shop liability
People often mix this up with social host liability, but they are not the same. Dram shop liability is the legal...
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borrowed servant rule
Defense lawyers and insurance companies often bring up this rule to dodge responsibility: they argue the worker who...
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points system
People often confuse a points system with a fine or a license suspension, but they are not the same thing. A fine is...
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