South Bend Personal Injury Law Blog

Sadly, accidents do not happen only to adults. Children often suffer injuries in accidents as well, and some of them suffer permanent health issues as a result. Even so, parents often want to provide their children with the most "normal" life possible. This includes tending to their needs in a variety of areas, and one of them is education.

This may be the position that you are currently in after learning that your child will be wheelchair bound. Part of any normal child's life includes an education. Regardless of your child's age, you can find educational services and programs for him or her.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

This law gives your child the right to a "… Read Full Post

You probably are aware that a motorcycle is one of the most dangerous vehicles to drive on Indiana roadways. You are at risk every time you ride for an accident that could seriously injury or even kill you. While following safety procedures can help protect you from injuries and accidents, your best defense is understanding the common types of accidents.

According to Ride Apart, there are several types of common accidents both involving other vehicles and only the motorcycle. Motorcycle only accidents are most often caused by not driving safely and not paying attention to road… Read Full Post

Your ability to operate a vehicle provides unparalleled freedom and flexibility to make traveling from place to place easy and convenient. However, it is important to remember that driving can be risky if you are involved in certain behaviors behind the wheel. At Gardner & Rans P.C., we have helped many Indiana residents deal with the complications of car accidents.

Your involvement in a car accident could stem from a variety of factors including mechanical failure, inclement weather and distraction. One of the most dangerous things you can do while driving is using your phone. Whether you are texting, calling or checking an address, manipulating your device means your attention is… Read Full Post

From broken bones and other serious injuries to death, motor vehicle collisions can be devastating for different reasons. In Indiana, these crashes can also affect victims in other ways, which also interfere with their quality of life. For example, you may be going through numerous financial hurdles following a wreck. At Gardner & Rans, our law firm knows how these financial problems can make recovery even more challenging, especially for victims who have debilitating injuries or families who lost someone who was close.

Auto crashes often result in medical bills, which can be incredibly costly. However, they may bring other financial ramifications. For example, a car accident victim… Read Full Post

If you are one of the many truck drivers who travel Indiana roads each day, you may be familiar with the risks and dangers of your job. Often, many motorists fail to recognize that truck drivers like yourself require additional space, consideration and time to safely operate and maneuver such a large vehicle on the road. At Gardner & Rans P.C., we are familiar with the complexities of truck driving.

According to Esurance, you can take several responsible precautions in your efforts to operate your truck safely and in compliance with the law. Here are some of the things you can do:


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If you have injuries from a recent slip-and-fall accident in Indiana, the one question on your mind may be what kind of compensation can you recover. Not all slips and falls lead to serious injuries. However, the ones that do can have a major impact on your life that you may not be in a financial position to deal with. It is important for you to understand how compensation is determined for slip-and-fall accidents. Even though you are hurt, there are factors that can affect the amount of compensation you can recover… Read Full Post

The inherent risks that accompany driving privileges can expose anyone to danger, even if you are the safest driver on the road. You may find that driving around big trucks can be extra disconcerting because of their luminous size and ability to cause extreme destruction and harm in an accident. At Gardner & Rans P.C., we are familiar with the complications of truck accidents in Indiana.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are several precautions you should take when driving near a big truck to keep yourself safe. These include the following… Read Full Post

When a person loans their vehicle willingly to another driver in Indiana, the car insurance usually follows the vehicle. This means, according to Esurance, that should someone borrow a car and get into an accident, it is the car owner’s insurance that will pay. However, as with any situation, things are not always that cut and dry. There are some other circumstances that could alter the liability in an accident.

To begin with, if the person who borrowed the car is not at fault for the accident, then the at-fault driver’s insurance will usually cover the costs of any damage. Another situation that could absolve the vehicle owner of liability is if the borrower did not get permission to… Read Full Post

If you have been involved in an accident with a commercial truck in Indiana, you may be wondering if you will be dealing with the driver or the company that owns the truck. Whether the truck owner is responsible in part or in whole for the accident, depends on the circumstances.

According to the Huffington Post, there is the concept of vicarious liability to consider. Because federal law has stated a truck bearing a company’s name or license number is partially responsible for the actions of the truck, in many cases, the company is automatically liable in some sense. This… Read Full Post

You will likely never forget the expressions on your loved ones' faces when they stepped into your hospital room and saw you for the first time after your accident. You could see in their faces that they had already begun to think of you differently, and you may have worried that they now saw you as a patient instead of the vibrant and vital part of their lives you once were.

The accident that damaged your spinal cord changed your life forever. Not only did it rob you of many physical abilities, it may also have filled you… Read Full Post