If you and your spouse are going your separate ways, you and your children are likely anxious about how this major transition will play out. Thankfully, since the final custody arrangement may take months to finalize, crafting a temporary parenting time schedule can...
Can employers round time worked when issuing paychecks?
Workers have basic rights under Indiana state statutes and federal law. Sometimes, their employers try to violate those rights. For example, some employers have no-overtime policies. They may then try to justify refusing to pay workers for time already worked. Such...
Why children are often misdiagnosed
When a child shows signs of illness or pain, getting the correct diagnosis quickly is crucial. However, children are sometimes misdiagnosed, especially with physical conditions. These mistakes can delay treatment and lead to more serious health problems. Outlined...
Can marking patients help avoid medical malpractice?
When a patient goes in for surgery, there’s always the risk of wrong-site surgery. This can happen when the surgeon performs the wrong operation or operates on the wrong patient. It also happens when they operate at the wrong location on that patient, such as...
A missed heart attack diagnosis can endanger women
On television shows and in movies, a person who’s having a heart attack has a dramatic episode that includes intense chest pains that may lead to them dropping to the ground. While that might be how it happens in some cases, there are other ways that a heart attack...
Is a dress code a form of discrimination?
If your boss tells you that there is going to be a dress code, you may feel like they are treating you unfairly. You believe that you should have the freedom to wear whatever you want to work. It does not affect your performance, so the institution of the dress code...
Can employers force tipped workers to pool their tips?
Federal and state statutes establish key baselines for employee wages. Generally speaking, businesses have to pay at least a minimum hourly wage. However, those in service-based professions where they receive gratuities often work for far less than the traditional...
Common examples of surgical errors
All surgical procedures have risks, but some complications stem from preventable mistakes. Surgical errors can have severe consequences, including long-term health issues or even loss of life. Below are some of the most common surgical mistakes. Wrong-site surgery...
When can a custody arrangement be modified?
When parents divorce, a custody arrangement is usually set. In some cases, partners are able to agree on a schedule that meets the child’s best interests. If this is not feasible, then the court will set a custody arrangement that meets the child’s best interests. ...
Does a negative outcome mean you have a medical malpractice claim?
Many people are frustrated when they experience a negative medical outcome. Perhaps they undergo a procedure that doesn’t turn out the way they hoped, or a loved one receives attempted life-saving care—but passes away. They may believe this is an example of medical...
