Distracted driving is a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents. Indiana legislators took action to reduce distracted driving incidents in the state by enacting a law that bans holding a cell phone while driving. Since the law went into effect in July of 2020,...
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Getting through the difficult times of divorce
When Indiana couples decide to divorce, they may struggle with the aftermath of the end of their relationship. A divorce can mean complicated co-parenting, difficult interactions with mutual friends or a serious sense of loss. This is, after all, why so many people...
Coverys: surgery the second leading cause of malpractice claims
Surgery-related errors are the second leading cause of malpractice claims, according to a report from Coverys. The medical liability insurer analyzed all of its closed claims from 2014 to 2018 and discovered that surgery was involved in 25% of them. Indiana residents...
What is diffuse axonal injury?
One of the most devastating types of traumatic brain injury is also, unfortunately, one of the most common. Its name is diffuse axonal injury and it can result from motor vehicle accidents. DAI is serious for a number of reasons. The prognosis for recovery often is...
Why do construction workers suffer so many back injuries?
As an Indiana construction worker, no one need tell you that most of the jobs you do require you to move, lift and/or carry heavy tools and materials. Not surprisingly, the older you become and the longer you work, the more your back rebels. Ultimately you can wind up...
Is divorce mediation right for me?
Mediation is an alternative to divorce that many couples in Indiana find beneficial. However, for some couples, it is not recommended, as it requires both parties to work together to reach an amicable solution. Lifehacker provides a few examples of when divorce might...
How can I tell my spouse is cheating?
For most couples in Indiana, infidelity is a deal breaker issue. Because cheating is so serious, even the suspicion that your spouse is being unfaithful can cause endless strife in your marriage. While they may not apply to every couple, Very Well Mind explains some...
Consequences for juvenile drug possession in Indiana
Indiana has been fighting the war on drugs for decades, which is why the state doles out strict penalties for those who so much as possess a controlled substance. It is also why the state does not take a lax stance on juvenile drug possession. According to Indiana...