Question: Do Attorneys Need To Watch What They Say To Opposing Counsel? Answer: Absolutely, or be subjected to discipline! In a recent case before the Indiana Supreme Court, an attorney was subject...
What Could Happen If You Miss The Date For A Medical Malpractice Submission?
Question: What Could Happen If You Miss The Date For A Medical Malpractice Submission? Answer: Dismissal of the Claim and Legal Malpractice! In 2007, Evelyn Holmes died after suffering complications...
There Is A Difference Between Fault For Accident and Mitigation Of Damages!
On July 2, 2008, Banter was driving his car and was stopped, waiting to make a left turn, when Sheets, who was in his car and approaching Banter’s car from the rear, made a sudden maneuver and struc...
Damages for Wrongful Death of a Child.
Indiana’s Limitations Relating To The Parents’ Recovery For The Death of Their Child in 1998. [Note, Indiana Law has changed on the amount of recovery for a single adult since 1998] Parents filed ...
Indiana Law Civil Statute of Limitations.
What Affect Does Indiana’s Two Year Statute of Limitations Have On Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act? On April 3, 2006, two weeks after her obstetrician, Dr. Dobbs, performed a cesarean section an...
Stolen Money Equals Unjust Enrichment.
Question: Can a former spouse keep money given to her by her ex-husband that was stolen from his employer? Answer: NO. Stephen McAninch stole over $4 million from his employer during and after his m...
The 5th Amendment Does Not Protect You From Being Sued In A Civil Case When You Have Been Charged With A Crime!
Question: Can someone charged with a crime stay the civil case connected with that charged crime until the criminal case is over? Answer: Probably Not. On September 23, 2011, the State of Indiana fi...
Hammond Indiana’s Municipal Gun Regulation Is Void Pursuant To Indiana Law.
Question: Can you challenge a gun regulation that violates state law when it is not enforced and void as a matter of law? Answer: No, since you will not have standing without the regulation being en...
Insurer Can Enforce Arbitration Provisions In Its Policy.
Question: Can an insurer force its insured to arbitration instead of having their case heard by a jury? Answer: Yes, if policy allows for arbitration. This case arises from a motor vehicle collision...
Walking To Your Car Can Be Company Business.
Question: Is there worker’s compensation coverage for an injury that occurs when you are going to your car to get work related items? Answer: Yes. In 2011, Kathy worked for A Plus as a home health...