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...
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Good News: Drunk Driving Deaths Down in Indiana. Bad News: Drug Impaired Drivers on the Rise.
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...
Deaths Caused by Drivers Running Red Lights at 10-Year High
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...
Driving High
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...
Indiana attorney general moves to accept Purdue Pharma’s tentative settlement in a class action lawsuit
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...
The Worst Nightmare: Deadly Trucks
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...
Indiana Malpractice Settlement Limits and Caps on Total Damages Allowed – Changes to the law were effective July 1
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...
Indiana – One of Worst Records for Birth Related Deaths
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...
Rare Death from Blood Transfusion at Top Hospital
Most of the time something as routine as a blood transfusion is hardly considered a risk. But there are always exceptions. When there is negligence involved, Theodoros & Rooth takes special interest. The death of a patient from a transfusion at MD Anderson in...
Indiana Opioid Epidemic – Progress to Report
At the end of May, we reported on a lawsuit filed by the state of Indiana against several owners and directors Purdue Pharma alleging some may have played a key role in contributing to Indiana’s opioid epidemic. You can read it elsewhere on this page. While we haven’t...