“Defamation” is a term which covers the ways a false statement made about someone can damage their reputation. These types of cases can also be referred to as “defamation of character” or “disparagement”.

Injuries that occur at the workplace are unavoidable and unfortunately all too common. Typically work-related injuries are resolved through Workers’ Compensation Insurance, but in many cases this compensation just isn’t enough.

The National Cancer Institute has placed women in the age group of 55-64 at the highest risk of contracting breast cancer. The percentage of new breast cancer cases by age for the years 2008-2012 was 25.6%.

Corporate America has a new shield: forced arbitration. Most every time you buy a cell phone, subscribe to a cable television service, or place a loved one in a nursing home, corporate America is requiring you to give up your rights.

Thousands of folks in Indianapolis live with medical devices implanted in their bodies – heart defibrillators, artificial joints, and surgical mesh. If you’re one of them, you hope that such devices are tested for safety and effectiveness.

On October 15th Volkswagen announced it would recall 8.5 million cars across the European Union.

Personal Injury is an umbrella term that encompasses any physical injuries as well emotional or psychological damage that occurred as the result of an accident or incident.

Of interest to class action lawyers is the case of Campbell-Ewald Company v. Gomez currently pending before the United States Supreme Court.

Anyone who has suffered a personal injury has many things to consider both immediately after the incident and in the weeks that follow. Immediately following an accident, it’s very important to seek medical care for your injuries.

Medical Malpractice can be confusing and difficult to actually prosecute. In any Medical Malpractice case, you need to prove the negligence or fault of the medical professional, and you also have to prove that their negligence or fault resulted in injuries on your end.

As consumers, we place trust in the prescription medicine and products that we purchase to fulfill the intended use for us and to be safe. Unfortunately, this is often not the situation and negative outcomes can occur from using even commonly-used daily products.

Accidents and serious injuries have the ability to change one’s life in an instant. Whether the result of an automobile accident, a workplace accident, or a defective product, if someone has suffered severe injuries they will likely be faced with mounting medical bills and other related expenses.

Workplace injuries are inevitable and while preventable, occur frequently, especially in industries where the workforce performs manual labor. Industries or jobs requiring employees to operate heavy machinery or equipment pose a greater risk to employee safety.

When you’ve been in a car accident, you have a lot on your mind. Aside from any emotional turmoil and stress, you have to deal with your injuries, damage to your vehicle, handling your claim, and other issues.

It appears that decision makers in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) may be on the verge of requiring expedited recalls for car makers and suppliers impacted by the rupture prone Takata air bag.

Today, the Court of Appeals issued a decision striking a blow against the trial tactics of the insurance industry. Here in Indiana, when someone is injured by the negligence of another that person is entitled to the “reasonable value” of the medical treatment she was forced to undergo.

Medical malpractice is a lawsuit claim resulting from a medical provider’s mistake. This mistake can come in the form of the misdiagnosis of an illness, an incorrect treatment of a patient, or a mistake in a surgical procedure.

Personal Injury can refer to numerous situations, and may be the result of either an intentional action or an accident. If someone is injured in some way through no fault (or limited fault) of their own, it is likely they qualify to receive compensatory damages.

Medical Malpractice refers to an event or circumstance in which a healthcare professional’s actions or lack of, result in injury or harm to the patient.

Suing for defamation can be extremely hard lawsuit to battle. According to dictionary.com, defamation is “false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another, as by slander or libel”.