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2 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: Question about obtaining medical records from the Hospital when someone has passed away

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

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Jonathan Armiger
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

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Employment Law and Personal Injury for Indiana on
Q: indiana subrogation lien from WC, 3rd party fault ( car accident) what is included in the lien? pay & medical?

I am writing a demand letter & want to ask for a lower lien amount

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Jonathan Armiger
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Indiana on
Q: My teen was sexually assaulted, the person was been caught and charged.

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.

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Jonathan Armiger
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Indiana on
Q: Please, how do I obtain a Psychiatric Advanced Directive? And will it even work?

I've been asking or this for years.

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Jonathan Armiger
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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