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I was involved in a 7-car pileup in which my car will probably be totaled. The crash was due to farmers burning fields, causing severe visibility issues with no prior warnings or signage. A police report is available, and there was a significant injury to another person involved. I have not... View More 
answered on Apr 17, 2025
In Reece v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., 173 N.E.3d 1031 (Ind. 2021), the Indiana Supreme Court adopted the following rule: landowners owe a duty to passing motorists on adjacent highways not to create hazardous conditions that visit themselves upon the roadway; but when a land use or condition that... View More
My mother is trying to get medical records for my dad who had passed away 2 weeks ago from a fall in the Hospital however after signing to get the records, they had sent a letter back saying that they are not allowed to give them to her (even though she is the spouse) because she is not the power... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Assuming no personal representative has been appointed for your father's estate, your mother is entitled under Indiana law to obtain the records. Below is the code cite/law that supports your mother's right to obtain the records. (Sometimes medical providers will require an affidavit or... View More
I am writing a demand letter & want to ask for a lower lien amount
answered on Apr 7, 2020
I would also recommend that you contact an attorney familiar with worker's compensation and third-party claims. However, you can view one of the applicable Indiana code sections by visiting this website: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2019/ic/titles/022#22-3-2-13. Indiana Code 22-3-2-13... View More
Is there any lawyer that would take my case on this matter, I want these people to pay for what happened to my daughter.My teen was sexually assaulted, the person was been caught and charged. I want to sue if possible him, the person who took the video and posted it online, also the home owner.
answered on Nov 5, 2019
Thank you for posting your question. I am very sorry to hear about what happened to your daughter. To answer your question, yes, I think you would be able to find a lawyer to assist you, and certainly, at the least, to advise you on possible legal remedies, one of which may be an action under... View More
I've been asking or this for years.
answered on Oct 9, 2019
Indiana Code sections 16-36-1.7-0.5 to 16-36-1.7-5 deal with Psychiatric Advance Directives, including requirements to execute a directive as set forth in Indiana Code section 16-36-1.7-2. You can view these and other Indiana Code sections online using this website:... View More
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