Engaging in activities out on the open water is an excellent way to beat the summer heat. For example, you can charter a boat and enjoy the area’s lakes and waterways. Many people also get together with others on a friend’s private boat to escape the heat. As we...
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The 1 thing people with boats can do to protect their passengers
Speed boats, sailboats, yachts and even manually powered paddle boats can be a great way to enjoy warm weather and sunshine. Unfortunately, they can also be a source of risk. Boating accidents can occur any time due to weather, mechanical issues with the vessel or...
What constitutes ‘wrongful death’?
Under Indiana law, the family members of loved ones who died as a result of the willful or negligent acts of another party may file a wrongful death claim. Courts award millions of dollars to victims of violent crime, medical malpractices, and car accidents in Indiana...
Wrongful death lawsuits filed over Bryant helicopter crash
Indiana basketball fans might be interested to learn that two more wrongful death lawsuits have been filed over the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others January 26. Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant,...
A primer on wrongful death claims
The sudden loss of a loved one is nothing short of tragic. The mere emotional devastation can be too much to handle, let alone the financial realities that often accompany such a loss. Sadly, when taken together, the damages suffered after a fatal accident often leave...
