Question: Can judges be removed from the bench and suspended from the practice of law? Answer: Yes. “A judge shall respect and comply with the law and shall act at all times in a manner that pro...
Can there be worker’s compensation for an injury that occurs while you are walking to or from your car to retrieve work related items while on the job?
Question: Can there be worker’s compensation for an injury that occurs while you are walking to or from your car to retrieve work related items while on the job? Answer: Yes. The Indiana Worker&...
What is “Contempt of Court”?
Question: What is “Contempt of Court”? Answer: It is disobedience of the court’s authority, justice and dignity. Contempt proceedings may be generally categorized as civil or crimina...
Is it a crime to allow children under 18 years of age to get a tattoo in the State of Indiana?
Question: Is it a crime to allow children under 18 years of age to get a tattoo in the State of Indiana? Answer: Yes. In Indiana, it is also clear that the tattoo artist can be charged with a crime. P...
When is a case frivolous?
Question: When is a case frivolous? Answer: If the court finds that the case is groundless and litigated in bad faith. Indiana follows the American Rule in which both parties pay their own fees. In th...
Is Evidence Of A Motorist Not Wearing Their Seat Belt At The Time Of An Auto Accident Admissible To Prove Contributory Negligence?
Question: Is Evidence Of A Motorist Not Wearing Their Seat Belt At The Time Of An Auto Accident Admissible To Prove Contributory Negligence? Answer: No, The Violation Of The Seatbelt Act May Not Be Us...
Who has great rights while driving on the streets, motor vehicles or bicycles?
Question: Who has great rights while driving on the streets, motor vehicles or bicycles? Answer: Neither, motor vehicles and bicycles have equal rights on the streets and equal rights in the use there...
How much money can a child receive due to an injury caused from being bit by a pet pig?
Question: How much money can a child receive due to an injury caused from being bit by a pet pig? Answer: Potentially zero, if the evidence shows that the pig owner did NOT know or have reason to know...
If two people are involved in a car accident in the State of Illinois, but both parties live in the State of Indiana which state’s law would govern the car accident?
Question: If two people are involved in a car accident in the State of Illinois, but both parties live in the State of Indiana which state’s law would govern the car accident? Answer: Usually, l...
Can allowing an employee to work extra hours expose employer to liability when that employee falls asleep while driving home from work?
Question: Can allowing an employee to work extra hours expose employer to liability when that employee falls asleep while driving home from work? Answer: A duty of reasonable care is not, of course, o...