Recent Blog Posts
Alcohol a Suspected Factor in Fatal Indianapolis Head-on Collision
Two people died and another person was sent to the hospital following an Indianapolis car crash earlier this month. The accident occurred near the intersection of Fall Creek Road and Sand Key Lane on the northeast side of the city near the Geist Reservoir in Hamilton County. The head-on collision occurred around 10:30 at… Read More »
Retail Giant Wal-Mart May be Liable to Tracy Morgan for Truck Accident Injuries
On June 7th, actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike when the Mercedes Benz Sprinter limousine bus he was riding in was rear-ended by a semi tractor-trailer owned and operated by Wal-Mart. Morgan was severely injured in the accident, suffering several broken bones and being transported to the hospital… Read More »
Independent Study and Insurance Industry’s Own Testimony Belie Need to Cap Damages in Medical Malpractice
Earlier this year, the Florida Supreme Court stuck down the state’s law imposing caps on noneconomic damages (pain and suffering) in wrongful death medical malpractice cases. The court in Estate of McCall v. U.S. held that the law was unfair, arbitrary and unconstitutional. In addition, the court took great pains to deflate the argument… Read More »
Indiana Eliminates Medicaid Spend-Down, Eases Eligibility for Aged, Blind and Disabled
Beginning June 1st, individuals applying for Medicaid in the aged, blind or disabled categories will be automatically enrolled in the program, provided they have received a determination of eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Technically, Indiana is transitioning from a 209(b) state to 1634 status. In plain English,… Read More »
Social Security Administration Announces Expedited Processing of Disability Benefits for Certain Disabled Veterans
The process for receiving social security disability (SSD) benefits can take many long months, but a new initiative launched by the Social Security Administration (SSA) promises an expedited process for certain disabled veterans. Effective March 17th, veterans with a VA compensation rating of 100% permanent and total (P&T) from the Department of Veterans Affairs… Read More »
Was There Ever Really a Medical Liability Insurance Crisis?
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Florida knocked down the state statute that imposed caps on noneconomic damages in wrongful death cases arising out of medical malpractice. The court ruled that the cap violated the Equal Protection clause of the Florida Constitution (Article I, Section 2) by treating wrongful death claimants in an… Read More »
Physicians Group Lauds Indiana’s Medical Liability Environment
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has just released its report card of emergency medicine for 2014, grading each state and the nation as a whole for how well it performs in the areas of Access to Emergency Care, Quality & Patient Safety Environment, Medical Liability Environment, Public Health & Injury Prevention, and… Read More »
Fatality Results in New Years Day Drunk Driving Car Crash in Indianapolis
As reported online in the Indy Star on January 2nd, a crash occurred at two in the morning on New Years Day in the Southside of Indianapolis when a 2002 GMC SUV collided with a 2001 Ford van. The driver of the Ford was a 77-year-old woman who died as a result of her… Read More »
Oklahoma Court Rules in Favor of Equitable Subrogation between First-Level and Second-Level Insurers
Earlier this year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit certified a question to the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Steadfast Insurance Company v. Agricultural Insurance Company, asking if a second-level excess insurer can assert a claim for equitable subrogation against a first-level insurer when the insured has already agreed… Read More »
Celebrate Indiana Adoption Month by learning more about adopting a child in Indiana
November is National Adoption Month, and Governor Pence has declared November to be Adoption Month for the state of Indiana as well. In support of the event, the state held an Information & Awareness Adoption Fair on November 13th at the Indiana Statehouse. The Indiana Adoption Program is planning more events throughout November in… Read More »
