http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/ Published by Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson en-us 2012-02-01T16:09:55-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2012/02/indiana_supreme_court_holds_ps.html In Bennett v. Richmond (No. 20S03-1105-CV-293), the Indiana Supreme Court held the trial court was correct in allowing a psychologist to testify that the plaintiff in a Elkhart County, Indiana truck accident case had a brain injury that was caused... Indiana Supreme Court Decisions indianainjuryblog-1 2012-02-01T16:09:55-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2012/01/did_you_know.html Indiana Trial Rule 75 provides that the county where a motor vehicle collision or train accident occurs is a county of preferred venue. However, Indiana Trial Rule 75 does not provide for the location of an injury for other personal... Indiana Laws indianainjuryblog-1 2012-01-19T08:57:00-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2012/01/attorney_paul_kruse_admitted_t.html Parr Richey attorney Paul Kruse was recently admitted as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership to this group is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards or settlement. Congratulations Paul!... Million Dollar Advocates Forum indianainjuryblog-1 2012-01-03T07:53:55-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2011/12/tony_patterson_inducted_as_a_f.html Parr Richey attorney Tony Patterson was recently inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship in the College is by invitation only to experienced trial lawyers in practice more than 15 years and is selected... American College of Trial Lawyers indianainjuryblog-1 2011-12-25T07:27:31-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2011/12/new_indiana_case_on_negligent.html In a recent opinion (Spangler v. Bechtel, cause number 49S05-1012-CV-703), the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that the parents’ claim for damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress from experiencing the stillbirth of their child was not barred by the Indiana... Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress indianainjuryblog-1 2011-12-16T07:53:16-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2011/12/ppi_rating_admissible_at_perso.html In Carter, the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a damages award, ruling that permanent partial impairment (PPI) normally used in worker's compensation cases is acceptable medical evidence for quantifying the level of a person's impairment in a civil injury action.... PPI Rating indianainjuryblog-1 2011-12-14T07:47:42-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2011/12/state_of_indiana_to_release_5.html Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced that the State of Indiana would begin distributing its settlement money to victims and family members of victims from the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. It was announced on Tuesday, December 6,... Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse indianainjuryblog-1 2011-12-12T09:07:57-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2011/12/intentional_or_reckless_action_1.html The Indiana Supreme Court addressed conflicting decisions in cases involving sports activity injuries, finding that in such cases, reasonableness may be found by the court as a matter of law. If the defendant's conduct is within the range of ordinary... Sports Activity Injuries indianainjuryblog-1 2011-12-04T16:18:03-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2011/11/accident_vehicle_photos_are_ad.html In Flores, plaintiff sought to exclude a photograph of plaintiff's car that showed little or no damage to the vehicle. The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with the trial court's finding that the damage, or lack thereof, to plaintiff's "vehicle... Civil Litigation indianainjuryblog-1 2011-11-01T13:54:53-06:00 http://www.indianainjuryblog.com/2011/10/indystarcom_reporting_tragic_d.html Indystar.com is reporting at least 7 people are dead in a tragic collision between a semi and minivan occurring along the Indiana Toll Road near Bristol, Indiana. Early reports indicate the minivan may have been stopped or slowing after hitting... Highway & Traffic Safety indianainjuryblog-1 2011-10-28T08:21:20-06:00