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Apr

Indiana Boy Seriously Injured In Lawn Mower Accident

April 4, 2012

With the weather getting warmer, the grass is starting to grow throughout Indiana, which means it’s time to bring out the lawn mower. However, it’s important to remember that thousands of people are injured every year because of negligence while using a lawn mower.

A University of Missouri study found that approximately 75,000 people in the U.S. are injured each year in lawn mowing accidents, and approximately 10,000 of the victims are under the age of 18.

Most recently, a 5-year-old boy from Elizabethtown, Indiana, suffered serious injuries after a fall off of a riding lawn mower his father was driving. WISHTV 8 News says that the accident happened Tuesday afternoon at the child’s home on 11th Street. His father was giving him a ride on the lawnmower when the child dropped a wrench. He reached down to grab it, but instead fell, getting his foot trapped beneath the blades. Neighbors were able to help stop the bleeding until rescue crews could arrive.

The boy was taken to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis and is listed in good condition today.

In order to keep children safe around these machines, the American Academy of Pediatrics not allowing children under the age of 12 near lawn equipment.

The Indiana Slip and Fall Lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers would also suggest wearing sturdy shoes along with hearing and eye protection whenever you use lawn equipment.

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Mar

Elderly Indiana Man Viciously Attacked By Dogs In Local Park

March 28, 2012

A 71-year-old man from Lebanon, Indiana, was seriously injured after he was attacked by two dogs as he walked his dog in a local park. According to WISHTV 8 News, the attack took place Monday morning in Lebanon Memorial Park.

The man told police that he was walking his Yorkshire terrier when he was approached by the other animals. The man picked his dog up, but the two other dogs jumped up and pulled the animal from his arms, attacking and killing it. The dogs then turned on the elderly man, biting and clawing at his arms and legs. He was eventually able to fight the animals off and call for help.

When police responded to the scene, one of the dogs approached officers in an aggressive manner and was shot and killed. A man who was watching the dogs for the owner eventually caught the other animal and explained the dogs had escaped from a nearby residence.

The dogs were not up to date on their rabies vaccines, prompting animal control to take the surviving dog into custody for observation.

The elderly victim of the attack remains at a local hospital in stable condition.

The Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers understand just how dangerous and debilitating dog bites can be. That is why the firm would like to wish the victim a swift recovery from his injuries.

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14
Mar

Brownsburg Man Killed When Train Collides With His Pickup Truck

March 14, 2012

A 25-year-old Brownsburg, Indiana, man tragically died Tuesday after his pickup truck collided with a train at a rarely used railroad crossing. An article released by WISH-TV 8 News says the accident happened around 7:00 a.m. where train tracks intersect with the road at 800 E. Main St.

Co-workers said the man had taken a short break to go to the gas station to pick something up in his Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck. Moments later, the truck would be pushed roughly 40-50 feet down the train tracks after it collided with a train. Investigators said the young man was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision and was thrown from the vehicle. He died at the scene a short time later.

Police believe fog that had settled over the area may have played a role in the collision. Witnesses stated that they heard the train’s whistle blowing just before the accident.

The man was also a volunteer coach for a local high school’s rugby club. Both staff members and players were still in shock when interviewed earlier this morning.

The Federal Railroad Administration found that there are 2,547 train accidents annually, and that 75 percent of those involve the train hitting another vehicle.

The Indianapolis Auto Accident Lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers would like to send their thoughts to the family and friends of the young man who was tragically killed.

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7
Mar

Indianapolis Man Sentenced For His Part In 2009 Car Crash

March 7, 2012

After a plea agreement was reached with prosecutors in the Henry County Court, a 27-year-old Indianapolis, Indiana, man received a three-year sentence in connection with a DWI crash he caused that injured a woman and killed her unborn child. According to reports from the Courier-Times, as part of the agreement, the man will only serve two-years of home detention, one year of which was suspended, followed by another year of probation.

The accident occurred on November 23, 2009, along Interstate-70. It was there that the man was driving a rental truck east when he accidentally swerved across the median and struck a westbound Honda CRV. The 32-year-old woman driving the small SUV was taken to Methodist Hospital to undergo surgery to repair a broken leg. The woman was also seven-months pregnant at the time of the crash and eventually lost the child due to complications caused by the accident.

The man was originally charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the charges were reduced to causing serious bodily injury while under the influence of a Schedule I controlled substance.

In addition to his house arrest and probation, the man was also ordered by the judge to pay all court costs and to attend a victim impact panel.

The Indianapolis Car Accident Attorneys with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers hope that this conviction will help bring peace and closure to the woman who was injured and lost her child in this tragic accident.

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Feb

Yaz® Birth Control Blamed For More Than 50 Deaths And Thousands of Injuries

February 29, 2012

Women across the United States are being warned against the dangers that one of the best-selling birth controls on the market may present to users. WTHR 13 News stated that 50 patients died and thousands of others had suffered serious side effects after taking the birth control medication, Yaz®.

One patient reported taking the medication for nearly two years before she began to experience unexplained swelling in her legs. The woman had an ultrasound preformed where doctors discovered blood clots developing in her legs. While 18 months of treatment alleviated the clots, the woman was left unable to have children after the procedures.

Other patients taking the drug reported symptoms similar to that of a heart attack. After visiting a doctor it was determined that the patient’s gall bladders were not properly functioning. This required surgery to remove the organ.

The drug’s maker, Bayer, also came under heavy fire from the Food and drug Administration in 2008 after the agency said the manufacturer was making false advertising claims by saying the drug could be used to alleviate acne and PMS. The company has since been ordered to air corrective ad campaigns.

The Indiana Yaz® Birth Control Injury Lawyers with Stewart & Stewart Injury Lawyers are available to answer any questions you may have if you have been caused serious harm by taking the birth control medication Yaz®. Contact us today for a free consultation of your case.

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22
Feb

New Blood Tests Ordered In Metro Officer’s Drunk Driving Case

February 22, 2012

Prosecutors in the highly publicized vehicular homicide and drunk driving case against an Indianapolis Metro Police officer said Friday that they want a second vial of the officer’s blood tested. According to reports from WTHR 13 News, the testing is being done in hopes of solidifying a case against the officer accused of hitting a group of motorcyclists, killing one and critically injuring two others.

The accident happened on August 6, 2010, when the on-duty officer was driving his squad car with a blood alcohol level of more than double the legal limit. The officer was arrested on drunk driving and vehicular homicide charges. Two weeks later, the drunken driving charges were dropped because an unlicensed lab technician took his blood samples.

In January of last year, a new prosecutor brought the charges against the officer again, only to have them dismissed by a judge a few months later. In October, a judge ruled that the tests could be used as evidence in the vehicular homicide and criminal recklessness cases against the officer.

That same month, the two surviving accident victims filed a personal injury lawsuit against the city, the Indianapolis Metro Police Department, and the officer for permanent injuries they suffered in the accident.

The Indianapolis Motorcycle Accident Attorneys with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers may be able to help you if you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence.

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15
Feb

Proposed Indiana Law Cracks Down On Drunken Boaters

February 15, 2012

When a person is injured or killed because of a drunk driver on a boat, are their costs less important than those who are involved in a collision with a drunk driver in a car? Most would say no. That’s why, according to an article released by WTHR 13 News, lawmakers in Indiana are proposing changes to the state’s laws regarding intoxicated boaters.

A bill that was unanimously approved by the state’s House of Representatives Tuesday by a vote of 94-0 proposes that the state laws for drunken drivers of boats should be the same as those for drunken drivers of cars. The bill also calls for expansion of the law’s definition of intoxication to include being under the influence of a controlled substance.

As the law stands, it’s only a misdemeanor to drive a boat with a blood alcohol content greater than .08%. A boater can only be charged with a felony if he’s a multiple offender or has an accident where someone is injured or killed.

The Senate approved a similar bill earlier. Now, a version of the proposed changes must be drafted and agreed upon by the legislature.

The Indiana Boat Accident Attorneys with Stewart and Stewart agree with the proposed change and are available to answer any questions you may have if you have been hurt in a boating accident that was no fault of your own. Call us today for a free consultation of your case!

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Feb

IOSHA Reports Causes Of Indiana Fairground Stage Collapse

February 8, 2012

The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) has released the report on the cause of the Indiana Fairgrounds stage collapse that injured and killed concertgoers last year. According to reports from FOX 59 News, three organizations–the Indiana State Fair Commission, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 30, and Mid-America Sound Corporation–have been issued citations by the Department of Labor in response to the report.

The Indiana State Fair Commission was fined $6,300 after the report found they created an unsafe environment for workers and those attending the concert after failing to conduct an “adequate life safety evaluation and plan.”

IATSE Local 30, a stagehand’s union, was given fines of $11,500 because they did not take safety precautions with employees by ensuring the stage’s roof was secure.

Mid-America Sound Corporation took the brunt of the blame after they were issued $63,000 in fines for showing “indifference” in properly setting up the stage, as well as it’s lighting and rigging.

Under Indiana state law, the organizations have up to 15 days to pay the fines or contest them in an Indiana Board of Safety review.

The Indiana premise liability lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers know that these promoters had a responsibility to provide concertgoers and staff with a safe environment. The firm contends that these companies’ failure to do so could allow them to be held responsible for compensating those who were injured during the incident.

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Feb

State Lawmakers Adjust Requirements To Abortion Pill Dosages

February 1, 2012

The Indiana Senate is examining laws regarding a dangerous abortion drug for a possible update. According to WTHR 13 News, a bill will go before the Senate today that would remove a requirement that forces doctors to give women seeking the abortion pill, RU-486, a higher-than-required dose of the drug. Proponents of the requirement say that women suffer from a greater risk of serious, and potentially deadly, side effects when such a large dose of the medication is prescribed.

Yesterday, lawmakers removed a section of the current law from the books that required doctor’s to give patients seeking the abortion pill a dosage three times higher than needed. Lawmakers agreed that the rules were outdated, and thus created a new bill, which requires a doctor to visit with the patient prior to prescribing the medication and schedule a follow-up ultrasound two weeks later to ensure all is well.

The large doses can lead to heavy bleeding and sometimes, deadly infections.

Other less serious side effects could include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Back Pain
  • Tiredness

Patients are warned to contact your doctor immediately if you suffer any of the following symptoms:

  • Heavy Bleeding
  • Abdominal Pain or Sick Feelings more than 24 hours after taking the medication
  • Fever

The Indiana drug injury lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers are available to speak with you anytime if you have been seriously injured by a medication that was prescribed to you by a doctor.

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Jan

Company Fined $2,000 For Worker’s Death In Indiana

January 25, 2012

An Evansville, Indiana, manufacturing company has been fined by Indiana’s Department of Labor in connection with the death of a worker in August of 2010. According to reports from Channel 13 News, the company responsible for the death, Bootz Industries, was fined $2,000 by the department for their part in causing the accident.

Records show that the 49-year-old worker was killed when a forklift he was driving hit a sidewalk and flipped over on top of him. It was determined that the worker was not wearing a seat belt and may not have been safe to operate because of leaking fluid lines. These findings prompted the Indiana Department of Labor to investigate, who mandated a $3,500 fine to the company. The fine was later reduced to $2,000 after the company agreed to take the forklift out of service and retrain drivers on forklift safety and use in the next 30 days.

No civil action has been taken against the company in connection with the death of the worker, but the statute of limitations on wrongful death cases is two years.

While the family may still have several months to file a wrongful death case against the company and others responsible for the accident, the Indiana wrongful death lawyers with Stewart and Stewart Injury Lawyers recommend filing a claim as soon as possible after the accident.

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