http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/ Published by Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson en-us 2010-02-26T07:35:01-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2010/02/i65_speed_limit_change_in_boon.html The Boone County Sheriff's office has been spreading the word about recent speed limit changes on portions of I-65 in Boone County. A major road construction project is set to begin on I-65 between Indianapolis and Lebanon. A third lane... Highway & Traffic Safety indianainjuryblog-1 2010-02-26T07:35:01-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2010/02/indiana_super_lawyers_for_2010.html Super Lawyers magazine recently released its 2010 list of attorneys to be recognized in Indiana. Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson is proud to have six attorneys from its office recognized on this prestigious list. Attorneys Pete Obremskey, Paul Kruse... Peter Obremskey indianainjuryblog-1 2010-02-18T16:27:37-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2010/01/federal_ban_on_bus_drivers_tru_1.html On Wednesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a federal ban on drivers of commercial vehicles, including buses and semi-trailer trucks, from text-messaging while driving. Click here to read an article on the ban posted at www.washingtonpost.com. This ban comes... Highway & Traffic Safety indianainjuryblog-1 2010-01-27T07:08:23-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2010/01/estates_attorneys_fees_in_wron.html In Hillenbrand v. Supervised Estate of Charlotte Fern Large, 914 N.E.2d 846 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009), Charlotte Fern Large was killed in a motor vehicle accident and a wrongful death action was pursued by the personal representative of Large’s Estate.... Wrongful Death indianainjuryblog-1 2010-01-26T07:07:27-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2010/01/indianas_journey_account_statu.html In EADS v. Community Hospital, 909 N.E.2d 1009 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009), Plaintiff brought a medical malpractice claim against a hospital after receiving treatment for a broken ankle. Following her treatment, plaintiff’s request for a wheelchair was denied. She was... Indiana Laws indianainjuryblog-1 2010-01-14T06:56:46-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2010/01/med_mal_trial_tactics_cases_to.html In Spar v. Cha, M.D., No. 45S05-0906-CV-273 (Ind. 2009), plaintiff patient brought a medical malpractice claim against defendant doctor after the patient suffered complications and infections following laparoscopic surgery. The Indiana Supreme Court (“ISC”) held, in part, that the defense... Medical Malpractice indianainjuryblog-1 2010-01-06T07:01:29-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2009/12/know_indiana_medical_malpracti_1.html Indiana's Comparative Fault Act does not apply to medical malpractice actions against qualified health care providers. I.C. § 34-51-2-1(b)(1). Consequently, the common law principles of negligence apply to medical malpractice claims, and contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff,... Medical Malpractice indianainjuryblog-1 2009-12-28T07:42:57-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2009/12/tony_patterson_named_to_indian.html Congratulations to Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson law office partner Tony Patterson for having recently been named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team. The Silver Anniversary Team annually recognizes the best Indiana high school basketball... Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson indianainjuryblog-1 2009-12-14T10:18:52-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2009/12/oklahoma_woman_seeking_redress.html The New York Times recently wrote an article about an Oklahoma woman who has filed a lawsuit against a major cellphone company. The woman's mother was killed in a motor vehicle accident last year when a pickup truck crashed into... Civil Litigation indianainjuryblog-1 2009-12-08T07:06:18-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2009/12/abcs_good_morning_america_host_1.html IU-Indy law Professor Eleanor Kinney recently appeared on ABC's Good Morning America to weigh-in on the recent national debate surrounding patient care and medical malpractice reform. She was joined by U of Penn Professor Tom Baker who authored the book... Medical Malpractice indianainjuryblog-1 2009-12-04T07:20:21-06:00