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Indiana Teen Pleads Guilty to Aggravated DUI | Bloomington Wrongful Death Attorney

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Indiana wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by family members or beneficiaries of any person who died needlessly. A wrongful death claim can be brought either from an intentional or unintentional act that causes a loss of life, and although there are many causes of wrongful deaths from medical malpractice to workplace accidents to prescription drug side effects, some of the most common in Indiana are a result of auto accidents.

A young man from Bloomington, IN lost his life earlier this year in a violent but avoidable auto accident, and after several months his family may soon get justice for his wrongful death. It stems from an incident in February when the 20-year-old was one of four Bloomington friends that went out for a night of drinking at a bar in Danvers, IN.

Whether the bar failed to check the IDs of the friends or turned a blind eye to their ages, the four were served drinks and then made the fatal decision to get into a pickup and drive home. The intoxicated, 19-year-old driver of the truck hit a curb and lost control of his vehicle, rolling it nearly 100 yards off the road.

Bloomington, Indiana teens drinks and drives and may now face wrongful death charges.The 20-year-old, sitting in the rear seat, was pinned beneath the truck and suffocated under the crushing weight of the vehicle. All the other passengers in the pickup were injured, but incredibly survived the rollover accident.

Four months later and the 19-year-old driver of the pickup has pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI, a Class 2 felony, and faces fines up to $25,000 as well as 3 to 14 years in prison. He’ll be sentenced on August 8th.

But the 19-year-old isn’t the only one being held responsible for the wrongful death of his passenger. The Danvers’ bar where the minors drank will be represented by its owner at a hearing by the McLean County Liquor Commission next week, and the 69-year-old bartender that served the Bloomington group has already been charged with three misdemeanor counts of selling alcohol to a minor.

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Since Indiana wrongful death suits are entirely removed from criminal charges, neither preceding affects the other, which means that just because a person is acquitted of vehicular homicide in the death of their passenger, they can still be sued in civil action by the surviving family for the wrongful death of their loved one.

To help you and your family through this heartbreaking time, you’ll want the help of an experienced Wrongful Death Attorney with an established record of results in settling wrongful death lawsuits in the state of Indiana.

The wrongful death lawyers at the Ken Nunn Law Office have been serving victim’s families in Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, and throughout Indiana for over 40 years. They know Indiana law, they know wrongful death lawsuits, and they will fight to get you and your family the compensation you deserve after the loss of a loved one.

Contact the Indiana Wrongful Death Lawyers at the Ken Nunn Law Office and let them get started on your claim today with a free case evaluation.

Source. Pantagraph.com, ‘http://www.accidentin.com/article44373202/b_n_man_19_pleads_guilty_fatal_dui_crash_bartender_charged__pantagraph.htm,’ June 12, 2012.
Source. CINewsNow.com, ‘http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Man-pleads-guilty-in-accident-that-killed-20-year-old-passenger-158664965.html,’ June 12, 2012.
Source. PJStar.com, ‘http://www.pjstar.com/news/x219669288/Bloomington-man-faces-DUI-charges-in-fatal-crash,’ February 16, 2012.

Stores Pull Dangerous Children’s Toys | Indiana Product Liability Lawyer

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of toys that pose a threat to children in Indiana and across America. The Big Movers Super Car toy trucks were offered as gifts with the purchase of a Big Movers T-shirt at national retailer Kohl’s.

Nearly 9,000 of the toy trucks landed in stores across the country, including several stores in Indiana between February and March. The trucks were about 4 inches long, blue, with oversize tires, and a flashing yellow light on top.

According to statements, the toy’s manufacturer, Honolulu based Happy Shirts, received a report that one of the trucks caught fire after the batteries where put in. Happy Shirts also received three other reports of the toys smoldering with the batteries inserted. Fortunately no injuries were reported.

Consumers have been advised to immediately remove the batteries from the toys and contact Happy Shirts for instructions on how to return the product and get a refund.

Recall Pulls Toy From Indiana ShelvesDefective toys will always be a hazard for children, but they don’t necessarily have to malfunction to be a danger. This is especially true if the toy’s instructions and age range are mislabeled. Common injuries from dangerous toys can include choking on easy to swallow parts, suffocations, cuts, broken fingers from broken moving parts, poisoning from lead paint, or burns in cases similar to the Big Movers Super Car toy trucks.

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If your child has been injured by a toy due to the negligence of the manufacturer, you need experienced Indiana product liability lawyers who will fight for the safety of your kids. The Ken Nunn Law Office has a history of successfully fighting large businesses and insurance companies on behalf of their clients.

There’s no settlement that can fix the damage that your child has suffered, but it can help with the stress of medical bills and offer a sense of justice.

If your child has been hurt by a toy or children’s product, contact Ken Nunn and let him get started with your case today.

Couple Saved From Fiery Car Crash in Noble County

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A 79-year-old man from LaGrange failed to stop at a stop sign Friday morning at the worst possible moment. The LaGrange man and his 84-year-old passenger were heading south on County Rd. 300 East in his 2008 PT Cruiser when he ran the sign and collided with a school bus carrying six children.

The Blue Bird school bus was traveling west on County Rd. 600 North when the accident occurred. The resulting collision left the PT Cruiser’s occupants pinned inside the demolished vehicle.

Motor vehicles contain several types of flammable substances including gas and oil, and in a severe crash, gas tanks and fuel lines can be ruptured or punctured, spilling this combustible liquids. Several ignition sources can also be found in your car, from hot exhaust systems to electrical devices to air bag detonators.

In the Noble County accident these elements were combined and the car burst into flames; the occupants still trapped inside. According to officials on the scene, a passerby came to the rescue. With two fire extinguishers, they were able to douse the flames before any catastrophic injuries were sustained by the frightened couple.

Fiery Crash in Noble CountyOnce emergency responder arrived, they were able to free the man and woman, who were treated for neck and shoulder pain at Parkview Noble Hospital. The bus driver and the children inside were not reported to have been injured.

Other Causes of Car Fires

Accidents are the common cause of devastating car fires in Indiana, but there are many others. It can be design flaws such as wiring failure, which causes electrical shorts and sparks. A gas tank could have been incorrectly positioned by the manufacturer. Or defective fuel lines can leak highly flammable and noxious fluids.

Poor maintenance is also a common factor. Following your mechanic’s directions on upkeep and regularly having your vehicle’s fluids and systems checks can a go a long way in preventing a disastrous fire.

Motorcycle Accident Claims Life in Indianapolis

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A fatal motorcycle accident occurred just before 5pm Monday in Indianapolis on the city’s east side.  The 22-year-old rider was traveling east on Washington Street when the deadly collision took place.  As the motorcyclist entered the intersection at Post Road a van heading west on Washington turned south onto Post, crossing directly into the bike’s path.

The motorcycle slammed into the front passenger side of the minivan and the 22-year-old was violently thrown from the bike.  When authorities arrived they pronounced him dead on the scene.  The 59-year-old driver of the van was treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries.

Man Killed on Motorcycle in Indiana.One of the more common hazards of riding a motorcycle is your limited visibility to other motorists.  Often by the time a motorcycle is seen by another vehicle, it’s already too late for them to prevent an accident, and unfortunately accidents involving motorcycles are more likely to end in serious injury or death.

But there are ways when riding to make sure that you’re seen on a motorcycle.  The most important is staying out of the blind spots of other motorists – if you can’t see the driver, the driver probably can’t see you.  Also, leave plenty of distance in front of you to give yourself maximum time to maneuver away from dangerous situations.

Smaller details like riding a brightly-colored bike and wearing brightly-colored clothing can make a big difference as well.

By Indiana law “a motorcycle and motor-driven cycle must be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than two (2) head lamps.”  It is also only required you use your head lamps between sunrise and sunset, or during any conditions where vehicles or people are not “clearly discernible at five hundred (500) feet ahead.”  Despite not being required by laws, it’s more beneficial to have more than one head lamp as it’s easier for other motorist to distinguish the speed of a vehicle with two lights spaced apart.  Also, running your lights during the day can improve the chance of you being seen by other motorists.

Taking steps to improve visibility while operating a motorcycle can play a significant role in avoiding more tragic events like the fatal accident in Indianapolis.

Fatal Rollover Accident in Howard County

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Early Thursday morning, a Sharpsville woman lost her life in a rollover accident at the intersection of US 31 and Howard County Road 500.

The Indiana State Police, the Howard County Sheriff’s Department and the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department all responded to the deadly wreck.

According to Indiana State Police, Darian Davis, 21, of Sharpsville, lost control of her Jeep Grand Cherokee and the vehicle flipped over multiple times. Davis was ejected from the Jeep and authorities believe she was then hit by an oncoming semi truck.

Officials stated Davis was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are currently looking for the driver of the 18-wheeler that struck Davis. They are unsure whether or not she was still alive when she was hit by the tractor trailer. They are asking anyone with information about this fatal accident to contact Trooper Wendell Beachy at 765-473-6666.

Fatal rollover accident in Howard County Indiana

Rollover crashes have an extremely high fatality rate. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration, close to 10,000 traffic-related deaths occur each year due to rollover accidents. Their studies also show that 2 out of every 3 victims of rollover accidents were not wearing seatbelts.

If a loved one has lost their life in a Howard County rollover accident, there is help. Indiana personal injury lawyer Ken Nunn has represented grieving families throughout the state for four decades. He understands the pain you are going through and will treat you with the care and respect you deserve.

If you need help filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Indiana, the Ken Nunn Law Office can assist you. You may be entitled to money for your loss from negligent parties, including faulty product manufacturers.

You may have suffered a serious injury in a rollover accident. If so, Ken Nunn will take the burden of legal matters off of your shoulders so you can concentrate on getting better.

For FREE LEGAL ADVICE concerning a Howard County rollover accident, or anywhere in the state of Indiana, contact Ken today!

 

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.

For a FREE CASE EVALUATION contact Ken today!

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Families of State Fair Accident Victims Continue to File Wrongful Death Suits

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accident lawyer Indiana | wrongful death lawyersMore than 40 people were injured and seven people were killed as a result of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.

The horrific accident occurred on Aug. 13, when stage rigging collapsed just before a Sugarland concert.  Though the structure was designed to be in the outdoor environment, the high winds of an approaching thunderstorm were apparently too powerful for the stage’s construction to withstand.

In the wake of the tragedy, wrongful death claims and other personal injury suits continue to roll in.

Were those involved with the fair’s management– the state and contractor companies– negligent in handling the event and the installation and maintenance of the stage structure?

State Fair officials recently announced that the prominent engineering firm of Thornton Tomasetti is leading the investigation into why the stage collapsed.  Thornton Tomasetti is the same firm responsible for investigations into the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11 and the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis that killed 13.

Why did the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair?  That question will be answered in time.

But the agonizing question that likely haunts the families of the seven people killed in the collapse– “Why did my loved one have to die?”– is much more difficult to answer.

How can the loved ones of someone killed so suddenly and unnecessarily begin to process what happened?  How can they move on with their lives?

Filing a wrongful death action can often provide a victim’s loved ones with the closure they desperately seek.  An action for wrongful death may be brought for either an intentional or unintentional act that caused an injury resulting in death.

Indiana wrongful death claims fall under tort law, a legal area governed by statute.

Though wrongful death statutes vary state by state, they usually define who may bring a wrongful death suit and what limitations there may be to an award of damages, if any.

When coping with the unexpected and unnecessary death of a loved one, the ins and outs of the legal system are no doubt the last thing on your mind.  If you seek to file a wrongful death suit, retaining the best wrongful death lawyer available to you is key.

Since 1967, the Ken Nunn Law Office has been dedicated to helping grieving people receive the compensation they need to begin their lives again after the wrongful death of a loved one.  We provide free legal advice to those with questions regarding wrongful death lawsuits– contact us today to learn about your rights by clicking here or calling 1-800-CALL-KEN.

 

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