Keller & Keller Legal Library

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• Car Accidents
• Semi-Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Social Security Disability
• Veterans Disability Benefits
• Construction Site Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Slip and Fall
• Defective Prescription Drugs
• Medical Malpractice
• Brain Injury Resource Center
• Accident Injury Types
• FDA and Prescription Drugs
• General

Car Accidents:

• Indiana’s Most Dangerous Railroad Crossing: Seven Deaths In Three Years   
  Description: One particular railroad crossing in Gary, Indiana, has been the site of seven traffic accident deaths in just three years. In all of the train-car accidents to take place there, the drivers went around the railroad safety arm and were struck by oncoming trains. Now, the town is looking for ways to make the intersection safer.
• Indiana Car Fires: How To Stay Safe And Prevent Injury   
  Description: Car fires in Indiana are more common than you might think - and in some cases after an accident your vehicle may start to smoke, catch fire, or even explode. In this article, learn more about car fires as well as what to do if your car catches on fire in the wake of an Indiana car accident.
• The Most Dangerous Intersections In Lake County and Porter County, Indiana   
  Description: The Indiana Department of Transportation has complied a list of Gary Indiana's most dangerous and deadly intersections. Car accident data was collected over the past three years in order to determine which Indiana intersections tallied the most car accidents, car accident injuries, and car accident fatalities.
• Drunk Driving: A Major Cause Of Indiana Car Accidents & Injuries   
  Description: Did you know that one out of three fatal car accidents in Indiana involve alcohol? Or that around 250 people in drunk driving accidents in Indiana each year? Learn more about how driving under the influence affects car accident fatality rates and what Indiana State Police are doing to curb DUI rates.
• Indiana I-64 Car Accidents | Interstate 64 Dangers | Indiana Car Accident Lawyer   
  Description: Interstate 64 in Indiana is, unfortunately, the site of hundreds of car accidents and car accident injuries each year. Learn more about I-64, the Indiana towns and counties it passes through, and the recent accidents that have taken place in its lanes.

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Semi-Truck Accidents:

• Drunk Big Rig Drivers: A Danger On Indiana Roads   
  Description: Drunk commercial truck drivers are a true danger on Indiana roads and highways - being under the influence of alcohol while steer such a large and complicated vehicle can often lead to truck accidents, truck accident injuries, and truck accident fatalities. Learn more about trucker drinking and driving in this library article.
• Truck Accidents And Improperly Tied Loads | Indiana Truck Accident Lawyer   
  Description: One danger of tractor-trailers is that if their loads are not properly packed an secured, items can fall off of the trucks and into the roadway. Learn more about improperly secured truck loads and how they can lead to deadly truck accidents.
• Truck Accident Statistics   
  Description: You may know that truck accidents can be more deadly than other kinds of vehicle accidents, or that there are many, many truck accidents on our highways each year - but do you know the numbers? Learn interesting and sometimes shocking truck accident statistics for Indiana, New Mexico, Illinois, and Michigan.
• Common Causes Of Truck Accidents & Big Rig Dangers: Even More Dangers   
  Description: In addition to truck size and truck driver issues, there are still even more common causes for truck accidents. Knowing the dangers of trucks on the road can help you share the road with all vehicles and keep safe.
• Common Causes Of Truck Accidents & Big Rig Dangers: Truck Driver Issues   
  Description: In the last segment, we discussed how trucks maneuver differently than other vehicles. In this article, we will discuss how some truck driver issues lead to common causes of truck and car collisions.

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Motorcycle Accidents:

• The Most Common Motorcycle Accident In Michigan   
  Description: Many motorcycle accidents occur because other drivers do not see motorcycles approaching. Find out more about why turning in front of and running into motorcycles is the number one cause of motorcycle accidents in Michigan - and how you can help prevent these deadly accidents.
• Motorcycle Accident Statistics | Motorcycle Accident Facts | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer   
  Description: How many people died in motorcycle accidents in 2008? How many people were seriously injured in 2008 in motorcycle accidents? What percentage of motorcycle accidents involve drinking and driving? The following motorcycle statistics answer these questions and more.
• Motorcycle Accident Prevention | Motorcycle Safety Tips | Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorney   
  Description: Below are six easy rules to follow in order to minimize your chances of having a motorcycle accident or motorcycle accident injury. Though some of them involve simple common sense and others seems intuitive, it is a fact that most motorcycle accidents occur when these rules of motorcycle safety are not followed.
• Illinois Motorcycle Laws | Illinois Motorcycle Regulations   
  Description: You can help prevent Illinois motorcycle accidents and Illinois motorcycle injuries by learning the Illinois motorcycle laws and Illinois motorcycle regulations.
• Motorcycle accident attorneys Keller & Keller provide readers with a run-down of Michigan Motorcycle Laws.   
  Description: Michigan lawmakers have tried to reduce the number of motorcycle accidents and motorcycle injuries by putting a number of laws in place to protect riders. Learn about the rules and regulations for motorcycle riders on Michigan roads.

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Social Security Disability:

• Your Facebook Or Twitter Updates Could Threaten Your Social Security Disability Case   
  Description: What you say on the web could be used against you by others - especially when it comes to your Social Security Disability benefits. Even those who are collecting social security benefits for valid reasons could get into trouble posting on pages like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. In this article, learn about how you can prevent this problem.

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Veterans Disability Benefits:

• Sleep Apnea And VA Disability Benefits For Veterans   
  Description: Sleep apnea is a growing problem for US veterans - and many believe that the problem stems from the dust and toxins in the air that soldiers inhaled during service. Learn more about the symptoms and consequences of sleep apnea, as well as how veterans can secure disability benefits for their condition.
• Veteran’s Disability Benefits: Who Is Eligible?   
  Description: In this general article about United States veteran's disability benefits, learn about who is eligible for VA disability compensation and what you need to complete the application process. Also learn about some of the common diseases, disabilities, and conditions that veterans suffer from.
• Gulf War Syndrome (Gulf War Illness) is NOT a myth.   
  Description: Almost two decades after the end of the first Gulf War, "Gulf War Illness" is back in the news. As a veteran of the first Gulf War, find out what you need to know about the new findings and disability benefits connected to this illness.
• The VA may have made a mistake. We can review your post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claim with you and improve your chances of qualifying for disability benefits.   
  Description: A well-respected veterans disability law firm discusses the symptoms and causes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how veterans can improve their chances to qualify for VA benefits.
• Do You Need A Veterans Disability Lawyer? | VA Disability Benefits Attorney   
  Description: Why might you need a Veterans Disability benefits lawyer in order to help you secure money that you rightfully deserve? The process for disability benefits approval is complex and long, and winning appeals can be difficult without an experienced attorney.

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Construction Site Accidents:

• Construction Site Fall Accidents: A Common Cause Of Injuries And Deaths   
  Description: Fall injuries are one of the most common types of construction site injuries. In this article, learn about the different types of construction site fall injuries, such as scaffolding falls, ladder falls, and roof falls - as well as how these serious accidents can be prevented.
• New Mexico Construction Site Accidents: Electrocution   
  Description: If construction companies do not properly train their works or properly prepare the construction site, a serious electrocution accident and electrocution injury could take place. New Mexico electrocution construction accidents can happen both to electricians and non-electrician workers as well.
• Construction Site Safety Basics: Equipment Safety Features | Indiana Construction Site Accident Attorney   
  Description: In many cases, heavy equipment manufacturers design their machines to include safety features that prevent construction site accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, construction workers or construction companies can rig or disable these safety features in order to work more quickly. As we saw in Indiana this month, this can have deadly consequences.
• Construction Site Accidents: Burns | Construction Accident Injury Lawyer   
  Description: One of the most common type of construction site accidents is burns - a serious and sometimes fatal injury that could require multiple surgeries, lost wages, long-term pain, scarring, disfigurement, and years of rehabilitation. Learn more about how construction site accident burns occur and what the consequences of a construction site burn injury are.
• Common Construction Site Accidents | Construction Accident Attorneys   
  Description: Construction workers leave each morning to work one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. All too often, construction workers are the victims of on-the-job accidents including construction site falls, construction site overexertion, construction site blasts, construction site heavy equipment accidents, and construction site blunt force trauma.

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Dog Bites:

• What Should Happen To Aggressive Dogs That Bite?   
  Description: What is the fate of a dog that bites a human in Indiana? In most cases, the dog is simply returned to its owner. In other cases, the dog might be kept at animal control or put down. Some owners decide to put their pet to sleep after a dog attack incident, while others take the risk of keeping their pet despite its violent history.
• Will Breed-Specific Laws Reduce The Rate Of Dog Attacks In Indiana And Illinois?   
  Description: Some cities in Indiana and Illinois have passed or are considering passing breed-specific dog bite ordinances that affect families who own pit bulls and rottweilers. Learn more about what these city laws entail and what animal lovers and safety experts think about the new dog laws.
• Ten Ways Dog Bites Happen In Indiana   
  Description: Dog bites are often not accidental - they happen because someone was acting inappropriately with an animal or because the dog's owner was not properly caring for their pet. In this article, we have listed some of the most common reasons that dog bites occur in Indiana. While some of these reasons involve premises liability, others do not.
• Elderly Are At High Risk For Dog Attacks In Indiana   
  Description: While children are the most likely victims of a serious dog bite or dog attack in Indiana, senior citizens and the elderly are the second most likely victims. Learn more about why seniors are in dangerous of aggressive dog attacks and what you can do to help keep the elderly in your neighborhood safe from dog bites.
• Choosing A Non-Aggressive Dog For A Pet | Illinois & Indiana Dog Bite Lawyer   
  Description: Having an aggressive dog isn't just a hassle for you, the dog owner. It can also lead to serious injury and serious legal consequences. This article provides potential dog owners with tips concerning how to choose an non-aggressive dog to join your family.

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Slip and Fall:

• Who’s Fault Is My Injury? Amusement Park Accidents In Indiana or Illinois   
  Description: As summer approaches, you may be planning a trip to a County Fair or amusement park - but be wary: thousands of people are injured at amusement parks each year. Learn more about Indiana amusement park accidents, premises liability, and negligence. Also learn more about common amusement park accidents and injuries.
• How To Avoid A Slip And Fall | Slip And Fall Prevention In Ice And Snow   
  Description: A nine-tip checklist to help pedestrians avoid harmful outdoor winter threats and reduce the number of slip and fall accidents. Use these slip and fall safety tips to have a trip and fall free winter.
• Have You Had A Slip And Fall In A Grocery Store?   
  Description: Many of the Indiana's slip and fall accidents don't occur in construction sites, sidewalks, or restaurants - they occur in our grocery stores and supermarkets. If you are injured in a food market slip and fall accident, you should contact a legal professional immediately.
• How Much Is My Slip and Fall Injury Claim Worth?   
  Description: This helpful document covers how much your injury case is worth, and how the value of something like a tragic accident that involves injury could possibly have a dollar value attached to it.
• Slip and Fall Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Part Two   
  Description: In this article, we answer even more slip and fall frequently asked questions: is my landlord responsible if I slip and fall in my apartment? What happens if I injure myself while visiting a friend's house? How can I prevent slips and falls as a business owner? What are the most common sites for slips and falls?

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Defective Prescription Drugs:

• Focus On A Prescription Drug: Fosamax Osteoporosis Medication   
  Description: Since it was put on the market in 1995, hundreds of users of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax have reported serious complications from using the drug that were not listed as side effects. many are suffering from pain, breathing problems, and digestive problems - but the biggest complaint involves "dead jaw" a serious jaw infection that can take place after dental work.
• Chicago Tribune: Spanish Prescription Drug Labels Can Be Dangerous   
  Description: A new study written about in the Chicago Tribune explores just how inaccurate and confusing prescription drug instructions and labels can be when they are translated from English into Spanish using computers. The study found that an average of 50 percent of the labels are confusing or incorrect.
• Focus On A Prescription Drug: Avandia | IL Defective Drug Lawyer   
  Description: Avandia is a popular Type 2 diabetes prescription drug that is taken by millions of people in the United States. But a number of studies have shown that the drug may carry a serious risk of heart disease and heart attack.
• Focus On A Prescription Drug: Paxil | Defective Prescription Drug Lawyer   
  Description: Paxil is the world's number one choice for fighting depression and anxiety - but is it potentially dangerous? While millions of people in America take the antidepressant, some have collected shocking evidence that Paxil could cause fetal heart defects and suicidal tendencies. Others say that the drug is harmful to children - and the drug company that makes the drug may know it.
• Focus On A Prescription Drug: Cipro Antibiotic | Defective Prescription Drug Attorney   
  Description: The powerful antibiotic Cipro has been in use in the United States for decades - but recently the FDA has announced that the bacteria-fighting prescription drug can be dangerous and harmful to the patients who take it. Learn more about Cipro class action lawsuits and defective drugs claims as well as the relationship between taking Cipro and having serious tendon problems.

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Medical Malpractice:

• Northwest Indiana Paper: Doctors Underreport Child Abuse   
  Description: A shocking new study reveals that 27 percent of medical professionals in Indiana neglect to report suspicions of child abuse to authorities - despite a state law requiring them to do so. These mistakes can lead to the death or serious injury of a child as well as Indiana medical malpractice suits.
• How Common Are Laser Eye Surgery Mistakes In Illinois And Chicago?   
  Description: After a Chicago doctor was stripped of his privilege of conducting lasik eye surgery, many are wondering how safe eye surgeries are when doctors are grossly negligent and careless. Learn about common eye surgery mistakes and lasik eye surgery medical malpractice examples.
• Surgical Errors: What Can Go Wrong In The Operating Room | Medical Malpractice Lawyer   
  Description: There are many different types of medical malpractice - but surgical errors are some of the most common types of medical malpractice as well as one of the most dangerous. Learn about the major types of surgical errors and how they occur in the operating room.
• Common Birth Injury: Cerebral Palsy   
  Description: Cerebral palsy is a complex condition that can have many causes. However, a significant number of cerebral palsy cases are caused by poor decisions or inappropriate actions taken by doctors and nurses during the birth and labor process.
• Prescription Mistakes And Medication Mistakes   
  Description: Has your doctor or pharmacist given you or a loved one the wrong prescription, the wrong prescription combination, or the wrong amount of medication? These common mistakes are a form of medical malpractice that could lead to serious injury or death. Learn more about prescription errors.

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Brain Injury Resource Center:

• What Is Talk And Die Syndrome?   
  Description: How do you know when to go to the hospital following a brain injury or head injury? Unfortunately, it can often be hard to tell whether you've had a minor bump on the head or a serious traumatic brain injury that needs immediate medical attention. Learn more about talk and die syndrome.
• Brain Injury Resource Center Overview   
  Description: Our evolving Brain Injury Resource Center offers a free online library that will provide visitors with brain injury types, statistics, treatment methods, names of organizations devoted to brain injury study, frequently asked questions, the Glasgow Coma Scale, and several other helpful documents.
• Brain Injury Statistics   
  Description: Did you know that the lifetime cost of care for someone surviving a TBI can reach $4 million? This statisitc is one of many that may surprise you.
• Brain Injury FAQ   
  Description: 19 of the most common questions about brain injuries.
• The Glasgow Coma Scale   
  Description: The Glasgow Coma Scale, or Glasgow Coma Score, is a neurological scale that was designed to give doctors a reliable, objective way of recording the conscious state of someone that has suffered a head or brain injury.

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Accident Injury Types:

• How to Chose an Attorney--questions to ask a lawyer before you make your choice   
  Description: 12 questions to ask a lawyer before you make your choice.
• Wrongful Death Resource Center   
  Description: Indiana Wrongful Death Resource Center
• Hand Injury   
• Eye Injury   
• SLAP Tear   

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FDA and Prescription Drugs:

• Reglan   
• What are the Side Effects of Colonoscopy Preps? OsmoPrep, Visicol, Fleet Oral Sodium Phosphates   
  Description: View a list of common and severe side effects linked to Oral Sodium Phosphates. The FDA has provided evidence that certain colonoscopy preps can lead to acute kidney injury.
• Oral Sodium Phosphates Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)   
  Description: Oral Sodium Phosphate has been in the news - and on the minds of those who have used the oral laxative in the past. The FDA is calling for more clinical trials and for warning labels to be added to the drug's boxes. Do you know the basic facts of OSP and how it could effect you?
• Terms and Definitions Associated with Oral Sodium Phosphates   
  Description: Your free list of terms and definitions associated with Oral Sodium Phosphates and Class Action Lawsuits, courtesy of Keller & Keller. Our glossary of terms provides you with important and specific key words that will be associated with your OSP case.
• ZYPREXA   

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General:

• Our History   
• Swimming Pool Liability: Drowning and Personal Injury   
  Description: Are you a pool owner, or maybe thinking about buying a pool? If so, do you know the legal responsibilities you have as a pool owner? View Keller & Keller's article that discusses the legal and financial risks you face, as well as misconceptions about swimming pool dangers.
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum   
• Martindale-Hubbell: AV-rated   
• Indiana Super Lawyers   

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