When you are involved in a Highland personal injury lawsuit, you have the burden of proving your contentions. But the rules governing evidence are very complex and can be very intimidating.Having the guidance of an experienced Highland injury attorney can mean the difference between winning and losing your case. Martin…
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Distraction-Related Car Accidents in Highland and Elsewhere Killing Thousands
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), there were more than 5,400 people who were killed in distraction-related car accidents in 2009. There were thousands more who were injured during this same period. Distractions and driving just don’t mix.According to the Indiana Department of Labor, a lot of workers…
Lake County Divorce & Retirement: Know Your Options
Our Lake County divorce attorneys are seeing an increasing phenomenon of older individuals who are seeking an Indiana divorce.While enduring a divorce at any phase in your life is going to be generally unpleasant, there are pros and cons when it happens in your golden years. While most people who…
Highland Child Support Attorneys Handle Modification Orders after New Age 19 Cutoff
Highland child support attorneys expect significant action in the area of child support modification orders after a new state law takes effect in July, which lowers the cutoff age for receiving support to 19. Lawmakers this year lowered the emancipation age from 21 to 19.Support for education expenses are exempted…
Miller v. Carpenter: Indiana Child Custody and Support Ruling
The state’s court of appeals recently issued a ruling on an Indiana child custody and support case.As our Highland divorce attorneys understand it, the case of Miller v. Carpenter involved a couple with two children – an 8-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter – whose divorce was finalized in 2008.…
Gulf Underwriters Ins. Co. v. Burris, et al. Warns Big Business Not to Make “Futile” Arguments in Indiana Product Liability Cases
In society right now there is an ongoing discussion about “Main Street v. Wall Street.” So many innocent individuals are losing their rights because of the power of big business. If you have been injured because of defective products in Highland, having your voice be heard is important not only…
Indiana Car Accident Claims: Teens, Technology & Distracted Driving
Car accidents in Highland and elsewhere are the top killers for teenagers in the United States. This young driving age group possesses much less experience behind the wheel than you and I. Not only do they have less experience, they’re also more likely to engage in distractions while driving, distractions…
Reported Lottery Win Raises Questions Amid Indiana Divorce
A man embroiled in a Shelbyville, Indiana divorce had hit the jackpot – literally – or so it seemed at first.Our Highalnd divorce lawyers understand that as it turned out, the winner was actually an older woman in her 70s. But the case brings up a number of good points…
Indiana Pet Custody Cases Becoming More Common in Divorces
Many people may equate a contested divorce in Indiana, with bitter arguments swirling around issues of child custody, alimony, property division and so forth.A new trend, however, is being observed by child custody attorneys in Indiana and across the country: pet custody. There are a number of theories behind this.…
Rhonda v. Weathers Talks About Discovery Requests in an Indiana Personal Injury Cases
Tactical decisions in an Highland personal injury case are usually the responsibility of your attorney after consultation with you the client. Knowing all the rules is impossible when you are concentrating on recovering from your injuries. Our experienced and knowledgeable Indiana attorneys can help give you the peace of mind…