Opportunity Enterprises is 2011 Charity Choice Award Recipient
Congratulations to Opportunity Enterprises, the recipient of $4,000 as the charity of choice selected by voters attending the firm’s “Donation Challenge” booth at the 2011 Popcorn Festival held Saturday, September 11th. Members from Langer & Langer helped staff the booth and promote local non-profit organizations, asking Popcorn Festival attendees to vote for their favorite local [...]
2011 Charity Choice Award
This year’s Popcorn Festival is September 10, 2011! Langer and Langer has been a part of the downtown business community for the last 30 years, and so naturally we’re big fans of one of Valparaiso’s biggest events. We always enjoy seeing the crowds line the street and seeing families enjoy some good old fashioned fun. [...]
Indiana Trial Lawyers partner with Gleaners Food Bank
Attorneys Steven Langer and Tara Worthley joined other volunteers from the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) to partner with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and help provide food to school-age kids and basic necessities for families in need. Many times children who are on a free or reduced lunch program at school don’t have access [...]
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall
Patients who received hip implants starting in July 2003 should be aware of an August 2010 recall due to potential safety issues with DePuy ASR hip replacement devices. These prosthetics created unnecessary dangers for patients including device failure requiring revision surgery as well as metal shavings from the devices poisoning surrounding tissue. Here are some important [...]
Langer & Langer Presents Porter County Special Olympics With Donation
Staff at Langer & Langer, Attorneys presented representatives and athletes from the Porter County Special Olympics with a $3,000 donation on September 15th 2010. The donation to the Porter County Special Olympics was the result of voting from the community at the Langer & Langer booth during the 2010 Popcorn Festival. Lorrie Woycik, county coordinator [...]
A Few “Essentials” When Buying Real Estate
The following is a list all buyers should consider before executing a contract to buy real estate. While the list does not cover everything a buyer should know, it does touch on many of the most important points to protect buyers in a real estate transaction. Indiana law requires that all agreements for the purchase [...]
Five Most Costly Mistakes Landlords Make in Residential Leases
While there are many things landlords need to keep in mind when leasing properties to residential clients, here’s a list of mistakes that can be most costly if made: Number One Not having a written lease containing the essential terms of the agreement. Number Two Not performing personal, credit and criminal background checks on every [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice in Indiana
In Indiana, before a lawsuit may be brought against a qualified health care provider, the case must be reviewed by a Medical Review Panel. A Medical Review Panel consists of three (3) Indiana health care providers who review the patient’s claim and then render an opinion as to whether the doctor committed negligence. This opinion is admissible at trial.
