A four-car pile-up just after dusk in central Indiana resulted in the death of a 68-year-old beloved city clerk-treasurer, whom witnesses say was traveling at a high rate of speed when she braked suddenly, causing a chain reaction.Our Highland car accident attorneys recognize this incident as a stark reminder that…
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Indiana Child Custody Lawyers Talk New State Parenting Time Guidelines
More than a decade in the making, the newest Indiana parenting time guidelines have been adopted by the Indiana Supreme Court, and are formally in effect as of March 1.Our Gary child custody lawyers know that the updated version is child-focused and emphasizes parental cooperation in each child custody case.…
Teen Driving Fatalities: Indiana is No. 1
Teen drivers in Indiana are at high risk of being involved in a traffic collision.In fact, our Highland car accident lawyers understand it’s more dangerous for them here on our roads than anywhere else in the country. That’s not a scare tactic. That’s reality, according to a recent study by…
Indiana Over-50 Divorce Rates Double in Two Decades
Seldom do people marry believing that it’s temporary. They expect it will be forever.However, as an increasing number of baby boomers are beginning to find out, forever is a very long time. Our Munster divorce lawyers know that the number of over-50 clients we’ve seen in recent years has been…
Indiana Car Accident in Creek Claims Three Lives
Three people were killed in an early morning crash in Lake County, and rescuers reportedly found the vehicle submerged in a creek off Belshaw Road.Our Lowell car accident lawyers understand that the deceased were identified as a 21-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female passenger and a 40-year-old male passenger. While…
Report: Indiana Driver Safety Attitudes, Behaviors, Don’t Jive
The fact that most drivers are aware of the potential dangers of actions like speeding, texting and drinking behind the wheel is a testament to the intensive efforts of public safety officials.However, our Hammond car accident attorneys know there is a disconnect between this awareness and actual driving habits. That…
Indiana DUI Crashes Increase Following Super Bowl Festivities
Today is an unofficial U.S. holiday – Super Bowl Sunday. Across the country, hosts are cooking up pots of spicy chili, marinating those burgers and brats for grilling – and making last-minute beer runs.Our Highland personal injury attorneys know that Super Bowl Sunday is a notoriously dangerous day to be…
Frequently Asked Divorce Questions for the New Year
New Years is a time when many begin to reevaluate their lives and think about where they are going in the future. For some, this brings up questions about whether they want to stay in their marriage or whether they want to explore the possibility of divorce.If you are thinking…
Report: Indiana Car Accident Prevention Requires Tougher Laws
When it comes to nationwide roadway safety, Indiana did not fare as well as we would have hoped, according to a recently-released annual report highlighting legislative deficiencies.Our Highland personal injury attorneys aren’t surprised by the findings, though we hope it serves as an eye-opener and a starting point for lawmakers…
Indiana Authorities Urge Avoidance of Flooded Highways
With only a small swath of northern Indiana bordering Lake Michigan, it’s natural that flooding isn’t as great of a concern here as in low-lying areas of states bordering the Gulf of Mexico.But our Munster injury lawyers know it’s unwise to ignore the potential risks, particularly when we see a…