Married couples typically live together. They combine their income to maintain a better standard of living and share household expenses. They also often have shared credit cards and other financial responsibilities. Those debts can be a major hurdle during divorce...
Year: 2023
Should I accept the insurer’s first offer after a car crash?
If you know people who have suffered injuries in car crashes, they may have recounted how they had to fight the insurer for compensation. So, you might consider it a pleasant surprise if the other party’s insurer comes straight to you with an offer after you have a...
What options are available for Indiana drivers struck in hit-and-run crashes?
Hit-and-run crashes can lead to tragic outcomes. If one driver flees the scene of a crash without stopping to check on the other party, someone could go hours without proper medical attention. Therefore, Indiana law helps protect people against hit-and-run crashes by...
Why child travel consent letters are crucial for co-parents
If you’re moving toward divorce with your spouse and you’ll be co-parenting one or more children, it’s important to learn about the purpose of a child travel consent letter. You may see it referred to by different names. However, it’s a document signed by both parents...
Are migraines considered disabling for SSDI?
Migraines are one of the most common medical conditions in the world – and they can be quite debilitating. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) considers migraine to be one of the top 10 most disabling medical conditions anywhere – but does a migraine...
How to get a copy of your police report after a car accident in Indiana
When you're involved in a car accident in Indiana, it's crucial to obtain a copy of your police report for various reasons. This report serves as an official record of the incident and can be valuable for insurance claims, legal proceedings and peace of mind. Why is a...
4 common mistakes can harm your workers’ compensation claim
The moment a workplace accident occurs sets in motion a series of critical steps and decisions that ultimately determine the fate of a potential workers' compensation claim. Mistakes during the claims process can be disastrous, potentially leaving injured workers...
What is a safe following distance?
One of the most important things that drivers can do is to maintain a safe following distance. This gives them enough reaction time if they need to stop their vehicle. Drivers can never predict when something unexpected will occur – like a child dashing into the road...
When can a plaintiff seek punitive damages in Indiana?
The primary purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to put the plaintiff in the same or similar financial position they would have been in had the defendant never harmed them. But on occasion, the defendant's actions (or lack of action) were so egregiously reckless or...
Talking with your child about a co-parents’ problematic behavior
You and your co-parent aren’t together any longer for a reason – maybe many. Likely their negative habits and behaviors didn’t end with the marriage. You just don’t have to deal with them as much. Your child, however, does. We’re not talking about violence or a...