Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog

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 by the crash. The Court explains, in Bennett, the plaintiff underwent a neuropsychological evaluation with Dr. Sheridan McCabe, a psychologist. Plaintiff had been suffering from headaches and memory loss sinice the crash, but had not been diagnosed with a brain injury.

Dr. McCabe reviewed plaintiff's medical records and deposition, interviewed plaintiff and his wife, and administered a "battery" of neuropsychological tests to plaintiff. After which, Dr. McCabe testified that plaintiff had "experienced a traumatic brain injury in the accident."

In reaching its holding that it was appropriate for Dr. McCabe to testify plaintiff had suffered a traumatic brain injury caused by the crash, the Indiana Supreme Court reasoned that psychologists and neuropsychologists may provide such testimony if they are qualified under Indiana Evidence Rule 702 (qualified based on certain knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education).

Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson attorney Kent Frandsen recently advanced to the second round of the 2011 USGA Senior Amateur golf championship. Prior to commencing his second round play, Michael Trostel/USGA, featured a great article on Mr. Frandsen and his various golf achievements throughout the years. Please click here to read the full article at the USGA website. (Image attributed to Steven Gibbons/USGA)

Super Lawyers magazine recently released its 2011 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 and Tony Patterson were selected as 2011 Indiana Super Lawyers based on their excellence in representing personal injury victims. Parr Richey attorney Kent Frandsen was also selected as a 2011 Indiana Super Lawyer for the outstanding representation he has provided as a civil litigator, while Larry J. Wallace and Jeremy Fetty were recognized as a 2011 Indiana Super Lawyer and Rising Star in the utilities practice area, respectively.

Super Lawyer candidates are evaluated based on a number of things, including verdicts, settlements and experience. The Super Lawyers list is limited to only 5% of the attorneys within their jurisdiction. Parr Richey has been represented on the Indiana Super Lawyers list by at least one of its attorneys every year since its inception.

Nothing says springtime like sunshine, warmer temperatures, and leisurely bike rides. But with springtime fun comes the need for safety awareness. Don't let a preventable injury get in the way of enjoying the outdoors.

Parr Richey knows the importance of bicycle safety and will present "PedalPalooza" as part of the nation-wide YMCA's Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30th which raises public awareness and promotes healthy lifestyles among youth and families. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Witham Family YMCA, 2791 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana and is FREE and open to the public. To promote bike safety, Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson will pass out 100 free children's bicycle helmets, bike reflectors, and will give away one boys bicycle and one girls bicycle at their "PedalPalooza" booth.

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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 players who graduated 25 years ago and continue to make significant contributions to the game and to society.

Tony guided his L & M High School basketball team to a #1 ranking in Indiana his senior year. The team captured national attention that year, as it was one of the smallest schools (enrollment 132) to ever be ranked #1 under Indiana's old single-class system. Following his senior season, Tony was named to the Converse All-American team, selected to play on the Indiana All-Star team, and was a first team All-State pick in Indiana.

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Tony Patterson and Pete Obremskey of the Indianapolis and Lebanon Indiana law firm of Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen and Patterson were again named as Indiana Super Lawyers in the area of personal injury law for 2009. This recognition marks the fifth consecutive year both attorneys have received the designation. Tony Patterson and Pete Obremskey, along with their partner Paul Kruse, represent accident and injury victims across the state of Indiana. A complete listing can be viewed by viewing the Indiana Super Lawyer magazine or in the March edition of Indianapolis Monthly

The Indianapolis and Lebanon Indiana law firm of Parr Richey Obremskey & Morton has been renamed as of January 1, 2009. The firm's new name will be Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson. While the name has changed, the firm will still offer the same services and continue representing personal injury victims. Pete Obremskey, Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson are the firm's accident and injury lawyers and have combined experience of over 80 years helping accident victims and their families.

This past Friday, September 5th, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (“ITLA”) presented an all-day seminar entitled “Personal Injury Trials from Start to Finish” at the ISTA Conference Center in downtown Indianapolis.

Tony Patterson (seminar chair) and Paul Kruse, both attorneys from the law firm Parr Richey Obremskey & Morton, as well as six other central Indiana attorneys addressed roughly twenty attendees on a range of topics associated with personal injury trials. Topics included: motions in limine and pre-trial evidentiary issues; presenting compelling opening statements; effective uses of lay witness testimony and dealing with defense and surprise witnesses; trying a personal injury case from the defense perspective; utilizing technology exhibits on a budget at trial; choosing your experts and effectively presenting testimony; dealing with the defenses’ medical examiners; and effective use of testimony, jury instructions and demonstrative evidence during closing argument.

A Greyhound bus carrying 41 passengers crashed on Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana. According to the Chicago Tribune, 29 of the passengers required medical treatment. The bus was on its way from Chicago to Nashville Tennessee when it flipped on its passenger's side and came to rest near the median. It is unsure why the crash occurred, although witnesses said the bus appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed and it is suspected that the driver may have fallen asleep.

Tony Patterson was named Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year at the November 1, 2007, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association ("ITLA") 43rd Annual Institute at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. The annual award is given to an attorney who exemplifies the foundation of ITLA's mission and who has shown distinguished service to the citizens of Indiana and the United States as a leading member of the Indiana Trial Bar and dedication to the rights of the injured under the laws of the State of Indiana and the United States of America. Congratulations Tony!

The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association overwhelmingly supported a proposed addition to the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct which would prevent lawyers from contacting potential injury victims through direct solicitation for at least thirty days following an accident. ITLA Board Members, Peter Obremskey, Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson of PARR RICHEY all voted in favor of the proposed rule.