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Hovde Dassow + Deets proudly announce that Fredrick R. Hovde, Robert K. Dassow, Nicholas C Deets and Tyler Zipes made the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list. Those honored in the annual Super Lawyers list represent Indiana’s top 5% of legal professionals. Nominations...
Whether a claim is a case of ordinary negligence or medical malpractice is important because it is one of the deciding factors determining if a case is subject to the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act. (Ind. Code §34-18-et seq. referred to after as “the act”). The second deciding factor is whether the defendant provides proof of financial responsibility with the Commissioner…
Holding the Right People Responsible Medical malpractice can have devastating consequences for both patients and doctors. When something goes wrong during a medical procedure, it is often difficult to determine who is responsible. In some cases, the doctor may be held liable for any mistakes made during the surgery. In other cases, the hospital or other medical professionals may be…
Medical malpractice can occur when a medical professional provides substandard care to a patient. This can lead to severe injuries and even death in some cases. For those who believe that they or a loved one may have been the victim of medical malpractice, it is important to know what signs to look for. Some of the most common signs…
Did you know that if you are injured while receiving medical treatment in Indiana, compensation can be significantly limited in your case? Indiana has had a damage award cap for many years. Doctors and the insurance providers rendering care their malpractice coverage have been able to reduce damages to very small amounts, with only a small portion of the claim…
One mistake by your doctor can have devastating consequences for your health. A misdiagnosis can lead to the wrong treatment plan or no treatment at all, and in some cases, it can even lead to death. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers of a misdiagnosis and how it can cause your medical condition to worsen. If you…
All negligence cases are not created equal. While some medical malpractice cases seem cut and dry, others can be difficult to pin down. Medically related premises liability cases are often mistaken for medical malpractice. Still, most do not meet the standard to fall within the Act (Ind. Code §34-18-et seq. referred to after as “the act”). Determining whether a case…
No one goes into surgery expecting to experience an error, but surgical mistakes do happen. These errors can have devastating consequences for patients, leading to serious injuries, complications, and even death. In fact, a study revealed that medical errors were the third leading cause of death in patients in the U.S. According to the National Library of Medicine, nearly 4,000…
Civil Parental Liability In Indiana, a parent is liable for the actions of their child if those actions are done knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly and cause harm to a person or their property. To be liable, however, the parent must have custody of the child and the child must be living with the parent. The limit of a parent’s liability…
Rob Dassow received a verdict of $11,600,000 in Gulf Shores, Alabama on behalf of our 24 year old client who was rendered a quadriplegic after diving into shallow water while on vacation with a group of friends. Our client rented a condominium with a group of friends through the short-term rental website VRBO. The VRBO listing for the property highlighted…