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).

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.

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 and Tony Patterson were selected as 2010 Indiana Super Lawyers based on their excellence in representing personal injury victims. Parr Richey attorney Kent Frandsen was also selected as a 2010 Indiana Super Lawyer for the outstanding representation he has provided as a business litigator, while Larry J. Wallace and Jeremy Fetty were recognized as a 2010 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.

Yesterday marked Attorney Pete Obremskey's 45th anniversary of practicing law at Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson LLP. Pete celebrated with the members of his firm, recalling stories from his time spent practicing at Parr Richey. Congratulations Pete!

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.

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.