Indiana Semi Truck Accident Claim Process While most individuals will never have to deal with the process of filing an Indiana truck accident claim, others won’t be so lucky. The impact of a truck accident can be especially devastating, leaving the victim to wonder what to expect to happen along the way. Law firms in Indianapolis and […]
Read more...Author: Jim Lockwood
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.
Steps To Take After Being Hit by an Impaired Driver
Steps To Take After Being Hit by an Impaired Driver Crashes caused by intoxicated drivers are nothing new — drunk driving has been a serious public health concern for decades and continues to take thousands of lives each year. In fact, drivers impaired by alcohol were responsible for 30% of all U.S. deaths caused […]
Read more...How Important Is Investigation in Filing a Truck Crash Claim in Indiana
How Important Is Investigation in Filing a Truck Crash Claim in Indiana? The investigation of a commercial truck accident is a vital part of the process of pursuing a truck crash claim in Indiana. Truck companies are notorious for the aggressive defense against accident claims, and a thorough inspection of the equipment, driver’s log book, […]
Read more...A Guide to Large Truck Accidents in Indiana
A Guide to Large Truck Accidents in Indiana If you get into an accident with a big rig, delivery truck, or any other commercial truck, there are some things you need to know if you hope to receive compensation for your injuries. Picture this: A commercial truck weighing 80,000 pounds and standing 14 […]
Read more...What Is A Retainer And Why Do Attorneys Require Them
What Is A Retainer And Why Do Attorneys Require Them? With most, if not all other professional service industries, customers typically do not pay for services prior to those services being rendered. Ask yourself, when was the last time you paid your doctor or psychiatrist’s a lump sum of money prior to visiting […]
Read more...How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid Out
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid Out? Dealing with the death of a loved one caused by someone else’s negligence can be devastating. You may receive some benefits through your loved one’s life insurance, but that might not alleviate the financial and emotional burden that you feel. You may be able to pursue […]
Read more...How To Check Driver’s License Status In Indiana
How to Check Driver’s License Status in Indiana Gone are the days when Indiana drivers have had to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles to receive copies of their driving records. This is not necessary today thanks to online databases and Internet technologies. It’s now possible to request driving records with just a couple […]
Read more...Indiana Slip and Falls
Have you been injured in a slip and fall incident on someone else’s property? When this happens, is the landowner or business owner required to pay your medical bills? The answer is no. They are not required to pay your medical bills at any time after your accident and injuries until you prove “fault” […]
Read more...Restaurants Have a Duty to Maintain Their Floors
Restaurants Have a Duty to Maintain Their Floors Restaurants have a duty to maintain their premises for patrons that come into their establishment. When this duty is breached, people can be seriously hurt. In the case of Rodriques v. Sugarfire Smoke House, Rodriques went out to eat in May of 2018 to the […]
Read more...How Long Will My Case Take
How long will my case take How long your case will take depends on many factors. This post attempts to help you understand the different stages of litigation. Many clients believe litigation goes something like this. Get an attorney File a lawsuit Get money/through a settlement or verdict within a couple months […]
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