After enduring one failed marriage – or two – fewer couples are finding themselves willing to tie the knot once again. A recent report by the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University revealed that the U.S. remarriage rate has plunged by 40 percent over…
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Winter Weather Accidents in Indiana a Risk Heading into Holidays
Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) want you to be safe on our roadways and understand that can be a bit more difficult during the winter driving season. They’re also reminding you: “Ice and Snow, Take it Slow!” First and foremost, you want to make sure you’re ready.…
Indiana Traffic Safety: Don’t Take That Cruise Control for Granted
Cruise control makes long trips and highway driving easier for motorists and is a very commonly used feature in vehicles. Because cruise control is found in so many cars and utilized by so many motorists, it is important to understand the impact that this feature can have on driver safety.…
Cardiac Stents and Medical Malpractice Risks in Indiana
Our Highland malpractice lawyers know that you count on your doctor to provide treatment based on what is right for you, not based on what is going to result in the biggest payoff for the physician or the hospital. Unfortunately, many patients have undergone unnecessary cardiac stent procedures in the…
Legal Separation and Pending Divorces in Indiana
Coming to a decision about whether to divorce or stay together is not something most people take lightly. In some situations, couples take years before reaching their final conclusion. There is nothing wrong with not wanting to rush into anything. However, long-term separations absent legal protections could end up being…
Indiana Traffic Safety – The Risk to Pregnant Mothers
Believe it or not, car accidents are responsible for most of the injuries that require some sort of hospitalization during pregnancy. And although the rate of seat belt use is on the rise, officials still estimate that 1 out of every 7 American adults isn’t buckling up during each and…
Teen Driver Safety Week an Important Focus as Holiday Season Approaches
Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently unveiled a new campaign that’s working to get parents to talk with the teen drivers in their family about five important driving habits. This effort is to help to protect our youngest, and most vulnerable travelers. The new campaign, “5…
Division of Property in Your Indiana Divorce
Deciding to file for an Indiana divorce is almost never easy. Determining a fair division of property after the fact can be equally wrenching – and mired with both legal and financial pitfalls if you aren’t careful. Take for example the recent case chronicled by Reuters, in which a small…
Highland Injury Lawyers Encourage Safe Halloween
Most people think of Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, about four times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween night compared with other night of the year. And falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on this spooky holiday. Many…
More Indiana Divorces Could be Spurred by Government Healthcare Reform
The Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” has become the center of a contentious political battle, leading to an uncompromising standoff resulting in a federal government shutdown that has left both sides bitterly divided and the nation in limbo. Whether you love or hate the act, it appears, at…