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DeKalb County Deputy Saved by Bystanders | Indiana Car Accident Lawyer

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Thanks to a few of Indiana’s good samaritans, a DeKalb County Deputy avoided major tragedy after a car accident Friday night. The incident occurred just before 8pm while the officer was on his way to assist Butler police, who were already responding to an emergency call of a house break-in.

He was en route along County Road 61 when his path was blocked by a train near the Steel Dynamics, Inc. plant. Not wanting to be slowed down on his way to respond to an emergency, the Deputy turned around now heading south on CR 61.

According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, as the officer entered the Indiana 8 and CR 59 intersection he didn’t manage to slow his cruiser enough to make the sharp left turn. He lost control, skidding through the intersection and barreling into a ditch where he smashed into a large culvert.

The Deputy’s ribs were bruised and his right ankle was shattered in the impact, leaving the officer injured and dazed inside the damaged car.

Three bystanders saw the crash and immediately rushed to help the injured officer. They quickly pulled him from the cruiser shortly before it burst into flames.

DeKalb County Deputy Pulled From Car FireIndiana Police Light and Siren Policies

There are several policies in place to make sure that when Indiana police respond to emergencies they don’t cause car accidents with civilians. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s General Order on “Emergency Operations” states, ‘When operating a police vehicle under emergency conditions, the emergency lights and sirens must be utilized.’

Police are also allowed to make ‘silent runs’ in certain situations, meaning responding to emergencies with lights but without sirens. Often this is utilized when police need to avoid alerting the criminal. However, in a silent run the officer must stop at all traffic signals and stop signs before proceeding safely. Violation of these policies can result in liability for the Police Department.

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If you’ve been hurt in an Indiana car accident, contact the Ken Nunn Law Office. Ken Nunn has been fighting for the rights of accident victims in Indiana for 42 years. Contact them today for a free case review of your car accident claim.

Indianapolis Dog Bite Lawyer | Lebanon Man Mauled in Dog Attack

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A Lebanon man ended up in the hospital after being viciously attacked by two dogs in Lebanon Memorial Park. The 71-year-old man was walking his Yorkshire terrier through the park when two boxers charged at him. The man, fearing for his small dog, picked his pet up to protect it from the crazed animals.

Despite the man’s best efforts, the boxers tore the terrier from his arms. The tiny dog was killed, and the boxers quickly turned their attention to the 71-year-old.

Dogs Attack Lebanon ManThe boxers attacked the man, dragging him to the ground and ripping at his arms and legs. The man attempted to fight the animals off by kicking them, but they were relentless. When an officer arrived the dogs were still attempting to maul the man.

The officer called to the dogs to get their attention away from their victim. It worked, and the boxers rushed at the policeman. The officer shot one of the dogs, killing it, and scaring the other away. He referred to the dog attack as “…definitely the worst one that I can remember in Memorial Park… probably one of the worst ones I have seen in my career.”

The dogs had escaped their Lebanon residence on Grant Street where they had apparently gotten free from the person who was watching them. He eventually showed up at the park, looking for the runaway dogs, and was able to get the second boxer under control.

The two dogs were not current on their vaccines. The surviving dog was taken to a veterinarian for observation, while the corpse of the deceased dog will also be tested for rabies.

The dogs’ owner was charged with two counts of harboring a non-immunized dog.

Responsibilities of Dog Owners in Indiana

In Indiana, dog owners have the responsibility to keep their pets from roaming freely. They can be held liable if their pets attack, even if they’re unaware of their dog’s dangerous nature. If state or federal workers, like mailmen, are attacked by pets while performing their jobs, the dog owners are responsible for the person’s injuries.

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If you or a loved one have been the victim of a Indianapolis dog bite or attack, contact the Ken Nunn Law Office. You can get free, no obligation legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer. Attorney Ken Nunn proudly fights for the people of Indiana who have been injured due to the fault of someone else.

Slip and Falls a Leading Cause of Indiana Injuries

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It may seem like just another clumsy moment, but slip and fall injuries can be serious and even deadly. Falling is one of the leading causes for injury among children and older adults.

Every day, about 8,000 children visit the emergency room with a fall-related injury, the CDC reported. That’s nearly 2.8 million children per year.

To protect your children, follow these tips from the CDC:

1. Check playground equipment to make sure it’s properly designed and has a soft landing surface below.

2. Use safety devices in your home like second-story window guards, stair gates and guard rails to prevent your child from a dangerous fall.

3. Your child may not like the way protective gear looks when he or she is playing sports, but make sure they always wear a helmet, wrist guards and knee or elbow pads when appropriate

4. If your child is playing around stairs or on a playground, supervise them at all times.

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The CDC also reported that more than 19,700 adults over 65 died in 2008 from an unintentional fall injury. Most of these falls turn deadly when the individual suffers a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, which accounted for 46% of all fatal falls in 2000.

If you are over 65 or have a loved one who is, share these tips from the CDC with them:

1. Exercise regularly. Exercises that focus on increasing leg strength and improving balance are especially helpful if their difficulty level is increased over time. If you are unable to perform strenuous exercise, try a Tai Chi program, which is gaining popularity with older adults.

2. Ask a doctor or pharmacist to review all medications you take so you’ll be aware of any side effects that could cause you to fall, like dizziness or drowsiness.

3. Get your vision checked at least once a year by a doctor and make sure your prescription stays up to date. Glasses with single vision distance lenses can help your vision while walking outside, and the better you can see, the less likely you are to fall.

4. Improve your home’s safety by reducing tripping hazards, installing grab bars in the bathroom and keeping all areas well lit.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, call personal injury attorney Ken Nunn.

“When you are hurt in a slip and fall accident, the insurance company may try to give you a tiny check. If the insurance company offers you money, how will you know it’s fair?” asks Ken. “We’ll go after every dollar you deserve – every dollar.”

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Fort Wayne Good Samaritan Saves a Life in Fiery SUV Crash

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Last Friday night, a New Haven man nearly lost his life in a vehicle accident near Creighton Avenue and Clinton Street here in Fort Wayne.

The injured driver has been identified as 49 year old Chris Plew. A Fort Wayne Police spokesperson stated that the accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. and may have involved another car.

Authorities say that Plew’s SUV crashed into a retaining wall and burst into flames.

Ryan Shatzer, 33, was in his apartment nearby and heard the crash. He was the first on the scene and was able to pull Plew from the burning vehicle. Shatzer, a metal worker for Hoosier Metal recycling, saw that Plew was in immediate danger from the growing flames and saved the man’s life by getting him out of the SUV.

If it wasn’t for Shatzer’s heroic actions Mr. Plew very well may have lost his life. Once Shatzer was able to reach Plew he was helped by other good Samaritans. They got the badly injured man away from the wreck and quickly put out his burning clothes.

Plew’s remains in critical but stable condition, according to police. The accident is still under investigation.

Have you been hurt in a Fort Wayne SUV accident?

SUV accident with fire in Fort Wayne IndianaThere are many different types of injuries you can sustain in a wreck. Auto accident victims suffer burns, broken bones, whiplash, cuts and bruises, as well as head or brain injuries and amputations. Any of these accident injuries can be difficult to deal with. Not only are your medical bills expensive but there is also a great personal cost involved in being seriously hurt in a SUV crash.

If you need legal help with your accident injuries, contact Ken Nunn today. Ken is an Indiana personal injury lawyer with over four decades of experience.

The SUV accident injury attorneys at the Ken Nunn Law Office represent injured victims throughout the state of Indiana, including Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Indianapolis, South Bend, and Evansville.

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Free Health Screenings at Bloomington’s Children’s Expo

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The Fairview Elementary School gymnasium will be transformed into a fun-filled farmyard for this year’s expo theme Barnyard Bash.

Free health screenings are offered for preschoolers (ages 5 years and younger) including vision, hearing, dental, speech, developmental, scoliosis, and lead.

Among the festivities is a special performance by Kid Kazooey! This musically inspired storyteller encourages youngsters to use their imaginations and get excited about reading.

Free health screenings for preschoolers at Bloomington Children's ExpoWHERE & WHEN:

Fairview Elementary School

500 West 7th Street

Saturday, February 18th

1 to 4 p.m.

Admission is FREE.

Sponsors include the Indiana School of Optometry, United Way of Monroe County, Indiana University Health, Osmon Chiropractic Center, Bloomington Pediatric Dentistry, and Southern Indiana Pediatrics among others.

 

Winter Classic All-Breed Dog Show in Indianapolis Thursday through Sunday!

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An Indianapolis woman inspects a beagle during the Indiana dog showOn Thursday, Jan. 9, the gates of the Indiana State Fairgrounds will open for the Winter Classic All-Breed Dog Show!

The Indianapolis version of the famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Winter Classic will occur over the course of three days in the South and West Pavilions at the fairgrounds.

Over 2,500 dogs representing 135 breeds will compete for the “Best in Show” title.

The competition concludes Sunday, Jan. 12.

Gates open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Friday through Sunday, the competition will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Admission is $5

For more information, visit the Hoosier Kennel Club website.

Over 60 People Injured, 50+ Arrested During Super Bowl Events in Indianapolis

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A blurred image of a crowd in Indianapolis IN during the super bowlMetro Police in Indianapolis say 51 people were arrested in downtown Indianapolis during Super Bowl festivities on Saturday, Feb. 4

The majority of the arrests, all made between 7:00 p.m. Saturday to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, were for fighting or alcohol-related offenses.

Twenty-five injuries were reported.

Department of Public Safety officials adjusted their security and crowd control plans Saturday after Friday night’s crushing crowds got out of hand.

Other crowd control-related injuries were reported on Friday, Feb. 3.

About 50 people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 concert-goers flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor performance by the band LMFAO.

Two other people were injured Friday separate from the concert-going group. Indianapolis Public Safety Director Frank Straub said none of the injuries were serious, most involving shortness of breath or scraped knees.

Overwhelming “human gridlock” at Super Bowl village caused police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.

The poor weather conditions Saturday might have had something to do with that.

There was bumper-to-bumper traffic on some streets heading into downtown, but as of 10 p.m., police had not reported any injuries or arrests.

Police made a total of 22 arrests Friday night, mostly for public intoxication. One police car was damaged after concert-goers climbed on top of it to get a better view of the stage.

To make more room for people downtown, police closed down some streets completely and others just to inbound traffic. Additional officers were stationed near Super Bowl Village.

Rumors of stampedes, stage collapses and gunshots abounded on social-networking site Twitter as crowds grew Friday, and Straub said Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers investigated them all and found no problems. He said reports of officers using pepper spray, Tasers or force of any kind to control the crowd were all false.

Super Bowl Host Committee spokeswoman Dianna Boyce said despite its overwhelming size, the crowd was good-natured and caused few problems.

“It looked like a lot of people having a good time,” Boyce said. “When you have 200,000 people, you have to continue to keep everyone safe.”

Kaitlyn Blacha of West Lafayette and her friends went downtown to see LMFAO Friday night, but Georgia Street was already so packed that they couldn’t even see the stage. She said the crowd trying to get to the stage was mostly young, drunk, college-age kids. In the span of an hour, she was able to move about a block and was pushed from behind several times.

“At times, I was pinned so tightly I didn’t even have to hold my body up,” Blacha said. “Nobody could turn back. We were just stuck.”

Fort Wayne Youth Dies From Severe Head Trauma

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A tragic event occurred this past Saturday afternoon in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A father and his 12-year-old son were riding a snowmobile in their backyard when the boy lost control and hit a tree head-on. The boy later died from severe head trauma.

According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the boy was driving with the father’s assistance when something went wrong. The father was thrown from the snowmobile and the boy continued driving toward a wooded area where he hit a tree.

The injured boy was transported to Parkview Main Hospital and died several hours later. The DNR stated that neither the boy nor the father was wearing safety equipment or helmets at the time of the accident. Currently Indiana state law does not require snowmobile riders to wear helmets.

50,000 Americans die each year from traumatic brain injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Boy dies after severe head trauma in Fort Wayne IN

If you or a loved one have suffered a severe head injury in Fort Wayne, contact Indiana personal injury lawyer Ken Nunn. Ken has helped accident victims with severe head trauma and brain injuries throughout the state for more than four decades.

In the unfortunate event of the death due to severe head trauma, Ken can take the burden off of the grieving family and fight to get them the financial compensation they deserve for their loss.

If you have a severe head injury or brain injury from an accident, don’t wait. Contact the Fort Wayne head injury lawyer Ken Nunn today. You may be entitled to money for your injuries.

Ken Nunn represents injured victims with traumatic brain injuries and severe head trauma in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Lafayette, South Bend, Merrillville, Evansville, and across Indiana.

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Two Indianapolis Pedestrians Accidents

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This past Wednesday night, two Indianapolis residents were hit by cars in separate pedestrian accidents. One lost their life at the scene and the other is in critical condition.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, a woman was struck and killed by a car near Madison Avenue and East County Line Road at the Marion/Johnson County line around 7 p.m. The woman suffered massive trauma and rescue crews were unable to save her. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver that hit the woman is cooperating with police investigators.

The second pedestrian accident occurred less than one hour after the fatal accident. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of an accident at Lynhurst Drive and Seerley Creek Road, on the southwest side of the city.

Police said they found a semi-conscious teen with severe trauma and breathing trouble. The teen, 15-year-old Darius Queen, was riding his bicycle in the southbound lane of Lynhurst, in the Decatur Township, when he was struck by a southbound SUV. The impact threw Queen into the northbound lanes where a second vehicle struck him. The driver of the second vehicle fled the scene.

Queen was taken to the Wishard Memorial Hospital and is in critical condition.

Police are asking for anyone with information about the accident or the hit-and-run driver to come forward. They describe the second vehicle as a white Dodge Neon with a spoiler on the back and say it should show signs of damage to the front.

If you have any information about the pedestrian accident or Dodge Neon, please contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Hit-and-Run Office at 317-327-6549 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 (TIPPS).

Indianapolis pedestrian accident fatal and severe injuriesIf you or a loved one has been hit by a car, truck, or other vehicle, contact the Ken Nunn Law Office. Ken has served the public as a personal injury lawyer in Indiana for more four decades. He has the knowledge and experience to get you the money you deserve for your pedestrian accident injuries.

If a loved one has died from being hit by a car or truck, an Indiana wrongful death lawyer can help you in filing a claim.

If you’ve been hurt in Indiana, don’t wait. Get a lawyer on your side.

As an Indiana personal injury lawyer, Ken Nunn has represented pedestrian accident victims and their families throughout the state, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Merrillville, Lafayette, Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Evansville.

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Large Railroad Accident Involving Hazardous Materials in Indiana

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This past Friday, three CSX freight trains derailed in Indiana, causing officials to evacuate residents from their homes in fear of hazardous materials and dangerous smoke.

A representative for the Porter County Sheriff’s Office said that the railroad accident occurred 11 miles northeast of Valparaiso, IN, around 1:15 p.m. A train that was stopped on the westbound tracks was rear-ended by a second train, derailing many cars from both. A third train, travelling eastbound on a parallel track, then struck the derailed cars. Many of the cars were empty but a number of them carried hazardous materials.

Of the six crew members, only two were taken to the hospital with injuries.

Indiana residents returned to their homes early Friday night, according to Porter County Emergency Management Director Phil Griffith.

Since the railroad accident involved hazardous materials and were on fire after the wreck, the National Transportation Safety Board sent out hazardous materials teams and investigators along with local firefighters and EMS.

railroad accident with hazardous materials in IndianaHazardous materials and smoke can lead to severe, life-altering injuries, and even death. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a railroad accident, you need to seek the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Indiana railroad accident lawyer Ken Nunn has been fighting for the rights of injured victims for more than four decades. He has represented injured train accident victims in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Merrillville, Lafayette, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Evansville, and throughout Indiana.

If you need help, contact Ken today!

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