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Indiana Governor Signs Texting While Driving Ban
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed a bill Wednesday prohibiting people in Indiana from texting while driving. It’s an effort to cut on down on distracted driving which causes thousands of Auto Accidents every year. The ban goes into effect July 1st. As reported by www.fox59.com in the article, “Statewide Ban on Texting and Driving Takes Effect July…
U S Supreme Court Might Change Medical Malpractice Law for Military
Indiana residents and people throughout the country who are veterans or are in the military might soon have new options when it comes to Medical Malpractice. Currently, a 1950 Supreme Court ruling protects military medical personnel from medical malpractice lawsuits. But, that could soon change. As detailed by the Associated Press in the article, “Military Faces Challenge…
Workers Compensation System in Illinois Near Change After Lawmakers Vote
Workers in Illinois who suffer an On the Job Injury might soon confront a new Workers’ Compensation system. Wednesday, an Illinois House committee voted to get rid of the state’s current Work Comp format. Instead, employees who suffer a work related injury would go to a circuit court. That’s where they would deal with their…
A Patient’s Rights As an Indiana Nursing Home Resident
Deciding which Indiana Nursing Home to select is often a very difficult decision for the soon-to-be residents and their families. After a nursing home is chosen, residents should enter it armed with the knowledge to protect themselves fromNursing Home Abuse or Neglect. A United States federal government website, www.medicare.gov, lists numerous expectations and rights for…