Smith, Carrillo & Reeder
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When you visit a doctor, you expect a certain level of care. In Indiana, doctors have a legal duty to provide treatment that meets accepted medical standards. If they fail in this duty and cause injuries or other harm, they may be held liable for medical malpractice. ...
Prescription drug abuse has become a significant problem in the United States. This is why it is illegal to sell prescription drugs. The government controls who can use these products and only the person who has the prescription is allowed to do so. Selling extra...
If you are involved in a car accident that leads to a spinal cord injury, the costs can be overwhelming. For example, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation estimates that the average lifetime cost of paraplegia for a 50-year-old is $1,516,052. If the same injury...
One very interesting thing that DNA evidence has exposed is the frequency of false convictions. Groups that study this have identified hundreds of individuals who were falsely convicted of crimes they never committed, and some of them have been exonerated. A trend...
For most crimes, you have to take a distinct step to break the law. To be accused of selling drugs, you have to have illegal substances and sell them to someone else. Until you do it, you are not going to face charges. But conspiracy charges are different. You do not...
Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be a devastating experience, especially when the driver responsible leaves the scene without providing aid or information. Victims often sustain physical injuries, emotional distress and financial burdens, all while...
Adult children often inherit their parents’ assets. If someone dies intestate (without a will), the division of assets is done according to state law. If the person has an estate plan, that plan will generally be followed, and the estate administrator will divide the...
While you can litigate your divorce, it isn’t necessarily the best option. There are collaborative alternatives such as mediation. Mediation is a low-conflict method of divorce that focuses on finding mutual resolutions peacefully. What are some of the key advantages...
If a police officer begins questioning you, you may feel as if you have no choice but to answer. They clearly expect you to respond, and they’re in a position of authority. They may pressure you by telling you that you’re making things worse for yourself if you don’t...
Searches are typically how police officers and other investigators obtain evidence of criminal activity. Many times, the most compelling evidence comes from the residence of the person accused. Items ranging from drugs to journals can help the state build a compelling...