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		<title>Indianapolis Slip and Fall Accident Victims can now seek legal help here</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workplace accidents are very commonly occurring in Indianapolis. They are very hazardous and they usually occur in construction sites. The victims of Indianapolis slip and fall accidents are increasing by the day. Generally these accidents occur when the workers slip and fall while walking up and down buildings that are not fully constructed and hence [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Workplace accidents are very commonly occurring in Indianapolis. They are very hazardous and they usually occur in construction sites. The victims of <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/slip_and_fall_accidents.shtml"><strong>Indianapolis slip and fall accidents</strong></a> are increasing by the day. Generally these accidents occur when the workers slip and fall while walking up and down buildings that are not fully constructed and hence lack safety. But these <a href="www.mayoclinic.com/health/fall-prevention/HQ00657">accidents</a> are very common in a office buildings, department stores, movie theaters, restaurants, or nearly any other place. These most often occur when you are careless while you walk or stand at a place that you are not very well acquainted with or you step on a faulty piece of construction.<span id="more-15"></span></p>
<p>Though they might appear trivial, some <strong>Indianapolis slip and fall accident</strong> injuries can be very serious, with long-lasting adverse effects on the injured persons. The effects might be as bad as spinal cord or brain damage. In the elderly they cause irreparable damage, such as permanent hip fractures.</p>
<p>You can find many good <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/">Indianapolis accident lawyers</a> who can tell you exactly what to do in case you suffer the misfortune. <strong>Dennis Wegner, Attorney at Law</strong>, for example, is your best web resource for slip and fall injuries and provides good information on the legal and other aspects. Contact us at <strong>(800) 266-LAWS for free legal advice and consultation. </strong>You can trust <strong>Dennis Wegner, Attorney at Law</strong> to fight on your behalf on any legal case and see that justice is metered out to you.</p>
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		<title>Indianapolis Assault And Battery Crime</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Assault and Battery Charges are on the rise in Indianapolis. When someone threatens you unlawfully to cause bodily injury or creates situations in which fear of impending danger is established in you or seems to implement threat if not prevented you are said to be a victim of assault. When someone touches you intentionally against [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Assault and Battery Charges are on the rise in Indianapolis. When someone threatens you unlawfully to cause bodily injury or creates situations in which fear of impending danger is established in you or seems to implement threat if not prevented you are said to be a victim of assault. When someone touches you intentionally against your wish that person is culpable for battery. In both the crimes it is not necessary that the defendant to actually caused any injury to the plaintiff in order to be charged with criminal offense.</p>
<p>If you are ever a victim of assault and battery you should know the most appropriate legal ways in which you should handle the situation. Do not try to handle the situation yourself because you might land up in further trouble in the hands of the defendant or the legal authorities. You should first educate yourself about <a href="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_(crime)">assault and battery crime</a>. Next you should consult an <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/personal_injury.shtml">Indianapolis personal injury attorney</a> who is an expert in this field.<span id="more-17"></span></p>
<p><strong>Dennis Wegner, Attorney at Law</strong>, a premium criminal defense firm in Indianapolis, is one of the best firms for seeking help in assault and battery charges. We are the legal information and advice experts and you will greatly benefit by contacting this experienced law firm at <strong>(800) 266-LAWS</strong>. We are an invaluable resource for victims of assault and battery in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Consult our extensive website today to know more about <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com">Indianapolis personal injury</a> and the services they offer.</p>
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		<title>Birth injury - Things you MUST know!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of Indianapolis personal injury cases are registered reporting birth injury. Shoulder Dystocia is one such birth injury often caused due to medical negligence.
Sometimes the baby may get stuck in the birth canal at the time of delivery. To tackle this emergency situation the doctor and the entire team of nurses and midwives are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/personal_injury.shtml">Indianapolis personal injury</a> cases are registered reporting birth injury. Shoulder Dystocia is one such <a href="www.helium.com/items/1268982-oxygen-depravation-legal-advice-childbirth">birth injury</a> often caused due to medical negligence.</p>
<p>Sometimes the baby may get stuck in the birth canal at the time of delivery. To tackle this emergency situation the doctor and the entire team of nurses and midwives are supposed to follow certain protocols. Still, the baby may encounter certain injuries,<span id="more-21"></span> which are referred to as brachial plexus network, resulting in some form of palsy. The injury may be of various types. The nerve may be completely torn from the spine, or may just be torn but can heal in a few months, or the tissue surrounding the nerve may be bruised or the nerve may just be stretched which can heal in a few weeks time. The first condition is the most critical one and may result in paralysis of the shoulder.</p>
<p>If you or any of your dear ones have encountered such an injury, be prompt to get an immediate appointment with an attorney. A <strong>personal injury law firm in Indianapolis</strong>, <strong>Dennis Wegner, Attorney at Law</strong>, is quite well know for dealing with such critical cases. You must gather all the relevant documents mainly the parental records, fatal monitor strip, and the birth and post birth records. Your attorney will determine the breach of standard if any. You have the right to know and you certainly have the right to claim compensations.</p>
<p>You can contact <strong>Dennis Wegner, Attorney at Law </strong>toll free at <strong>(800) 266-LAWS </strong>for an appointment. It is essential that you consult this <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com"><strong>Fort Wayne personal injury law firm</strong></a> to know about the worth of your case and how you can win it.</p>
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		<title>Indianapolis Personal Injury: Top Five Client Mistakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While no one expects all of us to have the expertise of an Indianapolis personal injury attorney - that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s so important to hire such an attorney if you&#8217;ve been injured - there is a certain level of knowledge that is very helpful for all. Remember, it CAN happen to you, so be prepared [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While no one expects all of us to have the expertise of an <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/">Indianapolis personal injury attorney</a> - that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s so important to hire such an attorney if you&#8217;ve been injured - there is a certain level of knowledge that is very helpful for all. Remember, it CAN happen to you, so be prepared and avoid these common personal injury mistakes:</p>
<p>1) <strong>Not seeing the doctor if you are in pain following your accident.</strong> It seems like a no-brainer (spoiler alert - most of the mistakes on this list do) - you get hurt and are in pain: you see the doctor. However, it&#8217;s not always that easy. For many of us, a doctor visit unless absolutely necessary is a significant financial hardship. However, the importance of professional medical documentation of your injuries cannot be overemphasized in substantiating your case. If a doctor visit presents a financial hardship for you, discuss the situation with your Indianapolis personal injury lawyer.</p>
<p>2) <strong>Not following your doctors instructions.</strong> Should have the wherewithal and financial ability to visit a doctor regarding your injuries, there is no more effective way to undermine the benefits of your visit - both to your health and your pending case - than by ignoring your physicians directions. Discuss concerns openly with your doctor and attempt to reach an understanding or compromise, rather than ignore his/her instructions.</p>
<p>3) <strong>Failing to keep your doctor&#8217;s appointments.</strong> Any good doctor will expect follow-up appointments to monitor the progress of your healing. Legally, this adds another dimension to the medical support for your injuries and therefore claims to damages. Documentation of your injuries at different appointments, through time, lends additional credence to your claims.</p>
<p>4) <strong>Discussing your case with anyone other  than your attorney or your doctor.</strong> While there is healing to be found in opening up about what you&#8217;ve been through, and while we&#8217;re not advocating repression or paranoia, watch who you talk to. The more times you discuss you case with various people, the more likely it is that the events can become skewed or jumbled (by you or, more likely, by the person you are talking to). This only serves to weaken your case, which is strongest with information only from those directly involved: you, any defendant(s), the doctor who examined your injuries.</p>
<p>5) <strong>Failure to report medical  problems/issues/complications resulting from the accident.</strong> This may refer to indirect or psychological injuries (insomnia, anxiety, etc) or conditions with a delayed set-in (neck pain that develops several weeks after a car accident). Often times, clients are hesitant to report such items, but any and all injuries stemming from your accident must be considered in your case, regardless of thier nature or when they developed.</p>
<p>It is obvious from this list how important medical attention is regarding your case, as well as openness and honesty about your injuries. Be sure to avoid these mistakes as well as the mistake of NOT contacting a <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/personal_injury.shtml"><strong>Fort Wayne personal injury attorney and law firm</strong></a> ASAP after your accident.</p>
<p>If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call C. Dennis Wegner &amp; Associates at (317) 576-0066 or toll free (800) 266-LAWS or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.</p>
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		<title>Traumatic Brain Injury</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indianapolis brain injury is so clearly, so obviously, a terrible and potentially debilitating injury that it seems barely worth mentioning. Yet it is, as it affects so many, especially overseas in this time of IED&#8217;s and roadside bombs. Our soldiers returning with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can expect recovery time spent putting their lives back [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/traumatic_brain_injury.shtml">Indianapolis brain injury</a> is so clearly, so obviously, a terrible and potentially debilitating injury that it seems barely worth mentioning. Yet it is, as it affects so many, especially overseas in this time of IED&#8217;s and roadside bombs. Our soldiers returning with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can expect recovery time spent putting their lives back in order. The jarring of an explosion is the perfect trigger for TBI, so often caused by violent rattling of the brain within and against the skull, to the point of bruising.</p>
<p>But soldiers on the front lines are far from the only ones who experience TBI. Car accidents, contact sports, and physical violence can all create the conditions necessary for TBI. Diagnosis can be difficult and symptoms odd and unpredictable, as the brain may sustain damage virtually anywhere, affecting virtually any aspect of its functioning. Swelling can create some symptoms; bruising or even bleeding can cause others. Sorting all of this out is the same process of observation and care, whether happening in the Middle East or closer to home.</p>
<p>Soldiers living with the aftereffects of TBI must accept it as a part of their job; private citizens who have been the victim of some trauma leading to Fort Wayne TBI have other options. Once immediate medical care has been provided and condition stabilized, you are well within your rights and best interest to contact an <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/" target="_blank">Indianapolis injury attorney</a>. This will allow for consultation and assessment of your situation at no cost to you.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/indianapolis-brain-injury-lawyer.php">Indianapolis Brain Injury Lawyers</a> at Wegner Legal, specialize in traumatic brain injury cases and have the knowledge of legal precedent and litigation experience to advise you on your TBI case. If you decide to proceed with a legal suit, we hope you&#8217;ll decide to stay with us for your legal counsel. Contact us, anytime at <strong>(317) 576-0066 </strong>or toll free at<strong> (800) 266-LAWS</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Debunking the Indianapolis Medical Malpractice Crisis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indianapolis is experiencing a current crisis in medical malpractice law. This is common knowledge for the man or woman on the street. Attorneys, medical professionals, and average citizens alike have picked up on the buzz across the country: the nation at large is experiencing an unprecedented abuse and overuse of the laws governing medical malpractice. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indianapolis is experiencing a current crisis in medical malpractice law. This is common knowledge for the man or woman on the street. Attorneys, medical professionals, and average citizens alike have picked up on the buzz across the country: the nation at large is experiencing an unprecedented abuse and overuse of the laws governing medical malpractice. Court dockets are clogged, tax dollars wasted, and the confidence of the average citizen in the legal system of this country is squandered and depleted.</p>
<p>Except for one thing: it&#8217;s not true. <span id="more-3"></span></p>
<p>It <em>is</em> true that each year medical mistakes account for a striking number of deaths. Most people would be surprised to learn that the total is more, even, than auto accidents.  Also true, and supported by <a title="Insurance Reform" href="http://insurance-reform.org/">recent research</a>, is that the virtual totality of medical malpractice lawsuits filed in this country have merit, being based on significant and serious errors in medical care, leading to injury or death. This flies in the face of the widely held belief that the majority of medical malpractice lawsuits are the result of the imagination (and, some would say, avarice) of medical malpractice lawyers in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and across the country. How can we account for this false belief in light of statistical evidence to the contrary?</p>
<p>That trial lawyers are responsible for a rash of frivolous lawsuits is an idea that has been effectively disseminated by the insurance industry, in the hopes of prompting &#8220;reform,&#8221; including tighter limits on filing criteria for medical malpractice cases. Far-reaching, overarching public perception that such reforms will provide necessary limits on attorneys notwithstanding, the fact is that the primary beneficiaries of such reforms will be those insurance companies who sell malpractice insurance to professionals in the medical field. Tighter filing criteria means fewer suits means fewer settlements means a better bottom line for insurance providers.</p>
<p>While it is clear to see who gains, perhaps we should consider who loses. Unfortunately, but perhaps not surprisingly,  it is the average citizen. When outlined in clear, plain language, which of us would favor limiting the legal options of the victims of medical malpractice, a phenomenon that kills more individuals than auto accidents? Furthermore, when we also take into account recent findings that virtually all medical malpractice cases have merit and are <em>not</em> frivolous, it seems a no-brainer. The medical malpractice laws of this country provide the necessary checks and balances to our medical system. Don&#8217;t be fooled. And if you&#8217;ve been the victim of a medical mistake, don&#8217;t  hesitate to exercise your legal rights.</p>
<p>If you wish to discuss a potential case or to speak with an attorney, <a href="http://www.wegnerlegal.com/contact_us.php">call or contact us</a>. We invite you to contact us via the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</p>
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