Indiana Injury Blog

The chicagotribune.com reported recently that more Indiana motorcycle deaths has caused a renewed debate over Indiana's lack of a mandatory motorcycle helmet law. According to the report, while Indiana does not have a mandatory motorcycle helmet law, 20 states currently do. The Indianapolis based Indiana Criminal Justice Institute states that since April of this year, at least 12 Indiana motorcycle crashes have resulted in deaths and motorcycle deaths have risen 80 percent in the last 10 years.

Click here to review the complete article from the chicagotribune.com.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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