Theodoros & Rooth has been following the stories of the opioid epidemic and the associated tragedies– many of which were prescribed recklessly if not illegally. The latest breaking news on this topic involves an Alaskan doctor and nurse practitioner who are facing federal charges for illegally distributing millions of opioid doses to patients that resulted...
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According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2018 saw a 13% decrease in drunk driving deaths from 2017. One reason for this decrease is that local law enforcement agencies and the Indiana State Police have been increasing attention to drunk drivers. Police are especially vigilant this time of year on...
We’ve all been there. We approach an intersection, the light is green, we proceed with caution and then – all of a sudden – a car coming from the other way races through the red light. Hopefully, you avoided a crash by being observant or by plain luck. However, many aren’t so lucky and suffer serious injuries...
A new survey has found that most marijuana users think it’s okay to drive high, according to a September (2019) survey from PSB Research, Civilized Media, BCW and Buzz Feed News. It is safe to say that most would agree that driving while under the influence of alcohol is unsafe and dangerous. Alcohol is responsible...
Theodoros & Rooth has reported earlier this year on the issues surrounding Purdue Pharma’s alleged role in the on-going opioid crisis. In the latest development, according to an Associated Press report, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill recently announced that he would accept Purdue Pharma’s tentative settlement in a class action lawsuit, citing the uncertainty of...
Earlier this year, a family suffered one of the worst tragedies in life when a semi slammed into a car on I-465 in Indianapolis, killing a 29-year old mother and her 18-month-old twins. The horrific accident happened around noon on an otherwise beautiful sunny summer day in a construction zone near Keystone Avenue. Witnesses said a semi-truck...
Theodoros & Rooth has well over 100 years of combined experience in representing people who have been injured or killed as the result of the negligence of others. We have been involved in hundreds of cases, including many involving malpractice, some which have garnered national headlines. This July, a jury awarded a Kansas grade school...
Giving birth is normally one of the most joyous times in life. Conversely, losing a baby or the mother is one of the worst incidents a family has to endure. Unfortunately, some disturbing statistics for Indiana have recently been reported. According to the latest report by America’s Health Rankings and the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana’s...