Dogs can be lovable companions, but sometimes they can attack people without warning. While walking or jogging, you might come across unfamiliar dogs, and it is essential to know how to prevent dog attacks. Here are some tips to help you stay safe: Stay Alert Always be aware of your surroundings while walking or jogging. […]
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Dog bites can be a serious problem in Indiana, and can lead to injuries, lawsuits, and even the euthanasia of the dog. Preventing dog bites is therefore an important responsibility of dog owners and everyone who interacts with dogs. In this blog post, we will provide 10 tips for preventing dog bites in Indiana. Socialize […]
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Being involved in a car accident in Indiana can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. In addition to dealing with injuries and damages, you may also need to file a car accident claim to receive compensation for your losses. Here are the steps you need to follow to file a car accident claim in Indiana: […]
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Car accidents can be a devastating and life-changing experience for those involved. If you’re ever involved in a car accident in Indiana, it’s important to understand the role that evidence plays in determining fault and establishing liability. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of evidence that can be used in an Indiana […]
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Car accidents are a common occurrence on Indiana roads, and when they happen, they can be stressful, traumatic, and even life-changing. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident in Indiana, you may be considering filing a lawsuit to seek compensation for your damages. However, it’s important to understand what […]
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Wrongful death is a tragic event that can happen to anyone. It refers to a situation where a person dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, intentional harm, or wrongdoing. In Indiana, like in most states, wrongful death claims allow surviving family members to seek compensation for their loved one’s death. But what are […]
Well, not exactly. Indiana law says that if a vehicle is considered a total loss, then the claimant is entitled to receive fair market value for their vehicle. That would mean the value of the vehicle immediately before the automobile crash occurred. If you have a loan on the vehicle that is higher than the […]
The Indiana Supreme Court recently decided in Escamilla v. Shiel Sexton Company, Inc., that an unauthorized immigrant can claim lost earnings or diminished earning capacity in an injury lawsuit and his/her immigration status is irrelevant and inadmissible unless the defense can show it is more likely than not that the plaintiff will be deported. This is […]
In Indiana, all legal claims have a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is the time limit for filing a lawsuit for any particular claim. For claims of personal injury or property damage, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the occurrence that caused the injury or property damage. There […]
Negligence is defined as being careless or failing to act as a reasonably prudent person would under the same or similar circumstances. In car crashes, the typical legal claim is that the driver who caused the crash was careless in their driving and their carelessness caused the crash and any resulting injuries or damages. In […]