What Is The Mediation Process And How Does It Work In Indiana? Divorce is challenging. Even divorcing couples with the best of intentions often find themselves at odds about issues such as finances, custody, and division of assets. The last thing you need is the expense and stress of litigation, not to mention […]
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A graduate of Notre Dame Law School, and a former Assistant Attorney General with Ohio's Attorney General's Office, Jim Lockwood has never let the fact that he is completely blind prevent him from doing anything. He is proof that anything is possible in America so long as you work hard enough to obtain it.
How Mediation Works
How mediation Works Mediation is the process of settling a dispute with the guidance of an impartial third party. The parties can willingly engage in mediation or receive a court order to do so. Although court-ordered mediation is less frequent in personal injury cases, it can occur after filing the case but before the […]
Read more...What Are The Steps Of Filing A Lawsuit In Indiana
What is the first stages of a lawsuit? The first stage of a lawsuit is the filing of the complaint. Before that occurs, clients undergo a firm’s intake initial consultation. We discuss that process in our initial consultation section. Filing the complaint A complaint outlines all the allegations plaintiff believes he or […]
Read more...Why is there a fifteen day hold on settlement checks
There is a common scam out there. It goes something like this. Someone will contact an attorney or law firm. They claim they have a large case which needs to be settled. They sign a contract with the firm. The opposing party suddenly is interested in settling. A check is mailed to the firm. […]
Read more...My Contractor Is Not Finishing the Job Even Though I Paid Him
My Contractor Is Not Finishing the Job Even Though I Paid Him Homeowners who engage the services of a contracting company or an independent contractor may be asked to pay upfront for services but the job will not be completed. If this happens, the owner will need to know what to do next, to […]
Read more...Understanding Indiana’s Premises Liability Laws
Owners of residential and commercial properties are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for people who step on their property. This duty is known as the law of premises liability, and it holds owners accountable for accidents and injuries you might suffer on their property due to unsafe conditions. What types of accidents can […]
Read more...Why are swimming pools an attractive nuisance?
Why are swimming pools an attractive nuisance? A swimming pool might be an eye-catching addition to a home, but it can pose bodily harm to people. Because of this, swimming pools often belong to a category of property features called attractive nuisance. What is an attractive nuisance? An attractive nuisance is a […]
Read more...An Overview of Michigan Workers Compensation Benefits
An Overview of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) helps people who get hurt or sick from the work they do. Sick or injured workers can get medical care, wage loss benefits, and vocational rehabilitation (VR). Most employers pay for workers’ comp insurance or are authorized to be self-insured. Michigan Workers […]
Read more...Michigan Workers Compensation Rules
Michigan Workers’ Compensation Rules There are basic rules an employee must follow to become eligible for Michigan workers’ compensation benefits. First, the employee must report the injury to his employer. By failing to notify your employer, you are potentially endangering your ability to obtain workers’ comp benefits. Like any insurance dispute, […]
Read more...What To Know About Michigan Worker’s Compensation Laws
Worker’s Compensation laws In Michigan Worker’s Compensation laws are designed to financially aid workers injured while on the job by replacing lost wages and paying medical expenses because injuries without forcing the employee to sue their employer for the funds. Ordinarily, employees cannot sue their employers for injury if the employer is covered […]
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