When you suffer an injury on the job, it is essential to prioritize your health and well-being. However, it is equally vital to document your workplace injury to ensure you can pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Without proper documentation, you may find it...
Year: 2024
How social media can affect a personal injury claim
People hurt in car crashes or similar incidents may need to file lawsuits. Even when the party at fault has insurance, the insurance company may not offer a reasonable settlement. Litigating is sometimes the best option for covering costs generated by the negligence...
Prenuptial agreements in Indiana: Key inclusions and exclusions
When couples decide to tie the knot, some choose to create a prenuptial agreement, often called a "prenup." This legal document, signed before marriage, outlines how you and your future spouse will handle certain financial matters during your marriage and in case of...
What defects does a home seller have to disclose to you?
Before putting an offer on a home, one of the most important things you need to do is go through the seller’s disclosure statement. In Indiana, sellers must make certain disclosures to provide transparency and help buyers make informed decisions. The disclosure list...
Exchanging information with the other driver after a car accident
You need to observe certain steps after a car accident to protect your eligibility for compensation. One of these steps is exchanging information with the other driver. So when can you do this? And what information should you exchange? When to exchange information...
How might a DUI affect my car insurance rates?
Every driver pays a different amount for their insurance coverage. Some people pay far more than others because they have a very expensive imported vehicle or live in a neighborhood where vehicle theft is relatively common. Others may pay substantially less because...
Understanding the roadside test for drugs in Indiana
Although drugged driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving, it’s harder for law enforcement officers to determine whether someone has drugs in their system when they stop a driver than if they’ve been drinking alcohol. There’s currently no breath test for drugs as...
Driving behaviors that may be considered negligent
Every day, there are thousands of car accidents in the U.S. The sad reality is that accidents do happen, and many of them are unavoidable. Nonetheless, a significant number of crashes could have been avoided and were the result of negligence. All road users owe one...
Should you talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
When you exchange information with the other driver after an accident, they will forward it to their insurance company. There is a high chance their insurer will contact you. So, should you talk to them? Here is what you need to know: You are not legally required to...
What does an SSDI reconsideration involve?
Although most working professionals in the United States contribute regularly to Social Security, very few people ever need disability benefits. Those who do often face a complicated application process. Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)...