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Insurance Pointers Series: Medical Payment & Personal Injury Protection Coverage

Previously in our blog series, we discussed how bodily injury liability coverage pays for the physical injuries of others in an accident if you were responsible for causing the crash. But what would happen if you or your loved ones were injured in an accident? Medical payment benefits and personal injury protection (PIP) pay for medical expenses in the event…

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Insurance Pointers Series: Uninsured-Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Note: in Part I of our blog series, we discussed (1) the state minimum requirements for bodily injury coverage and property damage coverage and (2) the recommendation that most people should insure themselves above the state minimum requirements. Imagine that you are in a car accident and have been severely injured. The driver responsible for causing the accident doesn’t’ have…

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Wishing You and Your Family a Happy Thanksgiving

The dedicated legal team at Langer & Langer would like to wish you and your family a happy and joyous Thanksgiving. Regardless of how you celebrate the holiday, giving thanks allows us all to recognize, appreciate, and be grateful for the good things in our lives. The importance of spending time with family and close loved ones during the holiday…

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Insurance Pointers Series: Auto Insurance Coverage Explained

If you’ve ever purchased an auto insurance policy, you understand that choosing from the various types of coverage options can be confusing and overwhelming. However, understanding your auto insurance policy is extremely important to ensure that you have the coverage you expect in the event that you are ever involved in a traffic accident. Often, you may hear people claim…

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Remembering the Significance of Veterans Day

Posted By Steven Langer What does it mean to celebrate Veterans Day? Taking time to acknowledge our country’s armed services means honoring the brave men and women, living and dead, who have fought America’s toughest battles, both past and present. According to latest statistics by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, our country is home to more than 20 million…

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Indiana’s Most Dangerous Roads: I-90 Wrecks In Lake County

Posted By Steven Langer In this ongoing series examining the most dangerous roads in Indiana, the focus now shifts to Northwest Indiana. The Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) latest Five Percent Report repeatedly lists roads in Lake County as among the most dangerous in the state. Lake County is home of the Borman Expressway, which consists of Interstate 80/94. This…

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Indiana Medical Malpractice Statistics

Posted By Jon Schmoll Many people are under the impression that medical malpractice cases are a common occurrence. Because of news coverage of the occasional high-profile case, it is easy to assume that doctors are constantly facing claims of malpractice. But in reality, most acts of negligence in a medical setting don‘t result in a malpractice lawsuit. While medical misdiagnoses…

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Why Choose Langer And Langer For Medical Malpractice

Posted By Tara Worthley The core principles of our Langer and Langer practice in handling medical malpractice cases are answers, resolution, and closure. We know that you most likely have endured pain due to injury or loss. You can find comfort in knowing that we are dedicated to doing our best in providing our clients with high-quality service, value, and…

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Statute Of Limitations On A Vehicle-Collision Lawsuit

Posted By Steven Langer When considering filing a lawsuit after a vehicle collision in which you have suffered some kind of harm or loss, you need to know if a state law sets a strict limit on the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. In other words, look for a statute of limitations. If there is, a…

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Medical Errors Now The Third Leading Cause Of Death In Us

Posted By Steven Langer Researchers at Johns Hopkins University recently studied the most common causes of death, and their analysis shows that medical errors in hospitals and other healthcare facilities are extremely common and may now be the third leading cause of death in the United States. With heart disease and cancer claiming the one and two spots, 251,000 people…

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