Monthly Archives: September 2019
YES, SEX TRAFFICKING IS HAPPENING IN INDIANA
“The report of a case of sex trafficking came as a shock in this middle-class residential neighborhood of manicured lawns and stylish homes,” reported Rich Van Wyk of WTHR, referring to Whitestown, Indiana. Two have been charged in the sex trafficking investigation involving a 16-year old girl. A loaded gun, drugs and drug paraphernalia… Read More »
BIRTH DEFECTS – THE MOST TRAUMATIC INJURIES OF ALL
One of the saddest occurrences imaginable is a child born with a birth defect. If the condition is a birth injury, at least partially caused by the negligence of healthcare workers, legal action can be filed to seek compensation for the family and cover the costs of caring for that child. Common… Read More »
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT ARE BOTH NO-NOS UNTIL TITLE IX
The definition of sexual assault includes rape, but there are other examples, equalrights.org explains, including: inappropriate touching groping attempted rape forcing you to perform a sexual act penetrating any part of your body with a part of their body or with an object Sexual harassment, on the other hand, includes any behavior that is… Read More »
FILING A COMPLAINT WHEN INJURED ON A COMMON CARRIER
With the brand new rapid transit Red Line service launched only days ago in Indianapolis, it’s important to understand how to stay safe when riding a “common carrier” – and what recourse riders have in the event an injury happens. There have already been incidents of automobiles involved in crashes with IndyGo Red Line… Read More »