What Is the Average Wrongful Death Settlement in Indiana? The death of a family member is one of life’s most traumatic experiences. It gets worse, though, if you discover that the death was an unnecessary consequence of someone else’s wrongful conduct. Indiana allows certain parties to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death […]
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Indiana Truck Accidents: What To Do & Your Legal Rights
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 feet tall parked next to a 3,000 pound […]
Read more...Who Is At Fault For My Truck Accident in Indiana
Being hit by a semi-truck is a traumatic event. In most cases, the occupants of the other vehicle sustain catastrophic injuries in the collision. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 70 percent of the deaths and injuries in semi-truck vs. other vehicle accidents are sustained by the occupants of the […]
Read more...Suing Elkhart Community Schools For Student’s Broken Arm
When our children go to school each day, we expect them to be safe. While not all injuries can be prevented, teachers and school staff are only human Afterall, we as parents at least expect to be contacted when our children do suffer injuries. The Legal Duty Schools Owe To Students School personnel […]
Read more...HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I RECEIVE FOR A WORKERS COMP CLAIM IN INDIANA
How Much Money Can I Receive For A Workers Comp Claim in Indiana? When you are injured on the job in Indianapolis, South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart or anywhere in the state of Indiana, and unable to return to work for more than a week, you may be entitled to receive paid medical care and […]
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...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 Much Money Can I Receive in a Workers Compensation Claim in Indiana
How Much Money Can I Receive For A Workers Comp Claim in Indiana? If you are injured on the job in Indiana and unable to return to work for more than a week, you may be entitled to receive paid medical care and compensation for your lost wages equal to two-thirds of your average […]
Read more...Workers Compensation Requirements and Penalties in Indiana
Workers Compensation Requirements and Penalties in Indiana IC-22-3-2-2 requires employers to carry workers compensation coverage, with some exceptions All Indiana employers must provide Workers Compensation coverage to all employees subject to Indiana Code 22-3-2-2. IC 22-3-2-2 Mandatory compliance; burden of proof; exemptions Sec. 2. (a) Every employer and every employee, except as […]
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