http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/ Published by Montross Miller Muller Mendelson & Kennedy en-us 2012-01-10T13:45:56-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2012/01/most_medical_errors_in_hospita.html A new study by the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services finds that more often than not, staff at hospitals fail to report medical errors. In fact, according to the study, staff recognize and report just... Medication Errors indianalawyerblog-1 2012-01-10T13:45:56-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2012/01/post.html While there are a number of benefits from the use of medical and health technology, there are also a number of risks associated with the use of such technology. The ECRI Institute has released a list of the top 10... Medical Malpractice indianalawyerblog-1 2012-01-02T16:32:16-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2011/12/stronger_gdl_laws_could_save_4.html At least 49 teenage drivers could be saved every year if the state of Indiana improved its graduated driver’s licensing programs. In fact, according to a study by the National Safety Council, at least 2,000 lives of teenage drivers could... Car Accidents indianalawyerblog-1 2011-12-29T16:16:31-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2011/12/distractions_from_electronic_d.html Shopping on eBay, checking out airline fares, browsing the Internet and checking e-mails - these are just some of the activities that medical professionals in American hospitals are being caught in, even as medical procedures are underway. The New York... Hospital & Nurse Negligence indianalawyerblog-1 2011-12-24T07:50:28-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2011/12/increase_in_texting_while_driv.html Even as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that traffic accident fatalities across the country were at their lowest levels since 1949, there was sobering news from the agency. The number of people texting while driving has actually increased... Car Accidents indianalawyerblog-1 2011-12-19T07:03:50-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2011/12/women_are_the_new_drunk_drivin.html According to a study, the number of DUI arrests involving women has increased by 36% over the last decade. Men comprise the majority of all DUI arrests in the country, but women have been catching up. According to the study,... Alcohol-Related Accidents indianalawyerblog-1 2011-12-12T05:49:44-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2011/12/indiana_university_health_repo.html The Indiana State Department of Health has released its 2010 Medical Error Report. According to the report, Indiana University Health recorded some of the highest medical errors in 2010. Indiana University Health recorded a total of 19 serious errors in... Medical Malpractice indianalawyerblog-1 2011-12-04T19:44:48-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2011/11/trucking_accident_deaths_up_in.html For a while now, the trucking industry has been pushing for a continuation of the current Hours of Service for truck drivers, which currently allows drivers to operate a rig for 11 consecutive hours. The reasoning is that these work... Truck Accidents indianalawyerblog-1 2011-11-29T19:56:12-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2011/11/occupants_of_hybrid_cars_safer.html A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute reveals that occupants of hybrid vehicles may be much less likely to be injured in an accident than occupants of non-hybrid vehicles. However, hybrid cars are more... Car Accidents indianalawyerblog-1 2011-11-22T19:27:07-05:00 http://www.indianalawyerblog.com/2011/11/toxic_hazardous_toys_still_a_r.html With Christmas shopping season underway, parents and consumers around the country need to be vigilant about the kind of toys that they buy as gifts. A new report released just in time for the shopping season, warns consumers that while... Serious Personal Injury indianalawyerblog-1 2011-11-15T18:54:18-05:00