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IN THE NEWS – SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIM RULED OUTDATED
As we know all too well at Ramey & Hailey Law, priest child abuse stories are not a thing happening “somewhere else” – abuse is very much an Indiana phenomenon. We were saddened by a recent court ruling in the state of Pennsylvania that underscores the importance of speaking up and speaking out about… Read More »
DRIVING PHOBIA PTSD CAN BE GROUNDS FOR A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT
Not only can a car accident result in terrible physical injuries, but you could also be scarred emotionally, as one Savannah, Georgia lawyer points out. Sleeplessness, depression, along feelings of anguish and anxiety often show up in victims of a serious crash; obviously, fear of getting behind the wheel can have devastating results on… Read More »
CAN IMPROPER CPR LEAD TO A LAWSUIT?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, known popularly as CPR, is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when a person’s heart stops beating. Keeping the blood flow active extends the opportunity for a successful resuscitation once trained medical staff arrives. There are two commonly known versions of CPR: chest compressions combined with mouth=to-mouth breathing hands-Only CPR The Mayo Clinic… Read More »
GET BACK IN THE WATER, BUT BEWARE SWIMMING POOL DANGERS
As the pandemic mandates are being lifted, we’re all eager to enjoy the pleasures of summertime swimming once again. Unfortunately, as we have learned at Ramey & Hailey, “pooltime” can be the most dangerous of times, particularly for our children. Sobering poolside truths from the Centers for Disease Control include: More children under the… Read More »
IN THE NEWS: VEHICULAR HOMICIDE RESULT OF IMPAIRMENT AND SPEED
An oh-so-tragic story out of Cincinnati serves as a reminder of the extent to which careless driving can forever impact the lives of innocent people… After the driver of a four-door sedan lost control of his vehicle, the car hit a telephone pole, then careened onto a sidewalk, hitting a pregnant 20-year old woman… Read More »
FOR LACK OF A NAIL, A KINGDOM LOST. FOR LACK OF PROPER CARE, AN EYE
“For the want of a nail the shoe was lost, For the want of a shoe the horse was lost, For the want of a horse the rider was lost, For the want of a rider the battle was lost, For the want of a battle the kingdom was lost, And all for the… Read More »
COULD A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT BE ON THE MENU?
Slip and fall? Why, that can happen anywhere, to anyone, any time. But during this particular summer of 2021, as we get busy shedding masks and heading out for lunch or dinner with family or friends, it’s important to keep in mind – a favorite restaurant has the potential to become an accident waiting… Read More »
IN THE NEWS: ESTATE OF MAN KILLED BY POLICE SUES INDIANAPOLIS
Two years ago, the Indianapolis Star reports, after a van in which he was a passenger was pulled over by police in connection with an alleged drug deal, DeShon Downing was shot and killed by police officers. Now Downing’s estate is bringing a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Indianapolis. The account of… Read More »
IN THE NEWS: CEMENT PLANT TO PAY $700K FOR SPEWING POLLUTANTS
A Greencastle, Indiana cement plant has not only been ordered to upgrade its facility but is being fined more than $700,000 after nearly ten years of Clean Air Act violations, Northwest Indiana.com reports. In the process of producing its primary product, Portland cement (a substance used in the construction industry to manufacture concrete), that… Read More »
IN THE NEWS: SHAQUILLE KELLY SHOT BY POLICE IN FT. WAYNE
The personal injury law firm of Ramey & Hailey is representing Melina Dominguez, mother of Shaquille Kelly’s four children, in a lawsuit against the Ft. Wayne, Indiana Police Department and Officer Christopher Hawthorne. On May 22, 2019, Kelly was shot and killed by police. As the Allen County prosecutor’s office announced that no charges… Read More »
