You might think that the more someone drives, the better she or she will be at driving. However, this is not always the case. While those who drive semitrailers are professionals, they may be spending so much time on the road that they get complacent with safety....
Year: 2019
Who ends up on Social Security Disability?
When clients come into our office to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, they're often going through the absolute worst time of their lives. Not only are they coping with the physical or mental issues that prevent them from working -- along with...
Want a good divorce? Focus on what matters the most
Choosing to divorce isn't easy -- but it's just the first of a long series of choices you will need to make as you move forward. In many ways, every divorce is just a series of "A" and "B" choices that each individual has to make regarding things like marital...
Who is responsible for injuries from fireworks?
Every year, hospitals around the nation brace for a sudden onslaught of injury victims on and around the Fourth of July. Approximately 91,000 injury victims seek medical care on July 4 and July 5 each year due to various injuries -- many of them related to fireworks....
Recovering from traumatic brain injury
Can you imagine waking up after a car crash and finding yourself unable to move your legs? What if you couldn’t speak? Would you let it affect you when the surgeon tells your family they’ll need to wait a year to see if you might ever walk again? How much...
‘Criminal Rule 26’ soon to change Indiana’s justice system
Bail for criminal defendants around the nation has become a hugely debated issue -- but not for the reason you might think. Many defense attorneys and civil rights advocates believe that the cash bail system is unfair. By allowing those who can afford to pay for bail...
Rubberneckers are putting first responders in danger
If you're a first responder who regularly visits accident scenes on the side of the road (or even in the road), you probably already know what new research is confirming: "Rubbernecking" drivers are a threat to your well-being and safety. Rubbernecking is the term...
Your duty to get treated and a Social Security Disability claim
When you file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, one of the questions that the disability examiner is going to ask is, "Have you gotten treatment for your condition?" It's an important question. Many mental and physical conditions do respond well to...
Considerations for co-parenting during summer months
After a divorce or child custody dispute, summers can be challenging for both co-parents and children to adjust to shifting schedules and new traditions. While Indiana parents must develop and agree on a parenting plan, adjusting to this plan in summer months may be...
Would you refuse to consent to a voluntary police search?
As Midwesterners, most of us are socialized to be both polite and accommodating – especially when interacting with authority figures. We understand that getting out of a traffic ticket or similar situation can sometimes be accomplished with a smile and an...