After a serious accident that leaves you with painful injuries, it can feel very wrong to have your recovery reduced to a math problem while you are still healing. However, in Indiana, the difference between 50% and 51% fault marks a critical threshold. This single...
Most personal injury settlements in Indiana are not taxable when they pay for a physical injury or physical sickness. The harder issue is whether part of the recovery covers something the IRS treats in a different way, such as interest, punitive damages, or amounts...
A work injury can disrupt your routine, treatment plan and income. If your workers’ comp claim has already closed, you may still have options if the injury gets worse or a new work-related injury occurs. The key is knowing whether your situation calls for reopening an...
A lawyer can help if an employer or insurer rejects a workers’ compensation claim. In Indiana, a denial does not always end the case, but the worker may need to act quickly. Indiana has notice and filing deadlines that can affect the right to pursue benefits further,...
Selling a property where a homicide or other violent crime previously occurred can present unique challenges in Indiana. Some buyers or tenants may react negatively if they learn a homicide occurred on the property. In such a situation, it is natural to wonder if...
A criminal case in Indiana often begins with a court-appointed public defender. Many defendants later ask whether a private attorney may still take over. In most situations, the answer is yes. A defendant may retain private counsel after a public defender is...
If you look at total volume and frequency, you will see that motorcycle accidents happen at a lower rate than car accidents in Indiana. But the bigger picture tells a different story from this single statistic. Riding a motorcycle is a bigger risk than driving a car...
Whether you love them or hate them, HOAs are not something you can ignore. They are a prominent governing organization in many neighborhoods of Indiana. They usually control various aspects of the property you are about to buy. That is why you need to familiarize...
Dividing property is often a major focus during divorce, but debt can be just as important, because credit cards, mortgages and other shared obligations do not disappear when a marriage ends. Indiana follows a broad approach to property division. Courts generally...
Dogs are adorable. That is why most people have the tendency to pet them even if they are not familiar. However, this habit can sometimes lead to catastrophic consequences. If a dog bit you while you were petting it, can you sue the pet owner? What does Indiana law...
