My sister had a baby in the hospital two years ago. A first time parent. She had no drugs or alcohol in her system. She was asking for a lot of help. And had post partum. Her family came and was told everything was fine but nurses said otherwise. They said there concerns for her ability to properly... View More 
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
If your sister's situation unfolded as described, it could potentially involve wrongful actions by the hospital staff and the Department of Child Services (DCS). It is concerning if a social worker practicing with an expired license was involved in the decision-making process, as this could... View More
Numerous attempts made trying to get removal. Times were agreed upon and never followed through with.
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
In most states, you cannot automatically claim ownership of a vehicle that someone else has left on your property, even if they have failed to remove it after multiple requests and a significant amount of time has passed. However, you may have some legal options to have the vehicle removed or to... View More
case involving evidence that is new to the case Divorce case
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To obtain a Motion to Correct Error form specific to Indiana for a divorce case involving new evidence, you will need to consult the court where your case is being heard. Generally, each court has its own procedures and forms for filing motions and correcting errors in legal proceedings. You can... View More
I spoke to the license bridge in Indianapolis they told me the fees would be removed by the 12th of this month
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
It seems like you're dealing with a frustrating situation regarding the reinstatement fees on your account despite being granted a waiver. It's understandable that you're concerned about this issue, especially after being told that the fees would be removed by a certain date.... View More
He is not responding to me, I know where he is staying at.
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
Towing a car that does not belong to you to another person's property without consent can lead to legal issues. Even if the car is on your property, you generally don't have the right to move it to another private property without the car owner's permission.
Your first step... View More
Landlord shall not be liable for theft, loss, damage or destruction of personal property, damage arising from the acts or negligence of other residents, the elements, or damages arising from acts or occurrences over which it has no control.
Resident agrees that Landlord shall not be liable... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
In your situation in Chesterton, Indiana, where a package was lost after being signed for by your property manager, the terms of your lease agreement as you've described them indicate that the landlord typically is not liable for lost or stolen personal property. This includes situations where... View More
As of today 1-13-24 no payment has been paid. Is this considered not acting in good faith? Emails and calls are going unanswered.
answered on Jan 21, 2024
I'm sorry for your fire. It isn't necessarily bad faith. They could be reviewing the file with their investigator. Fire claims can sometimes receive close scrutiny. Good luck
As of today 1-13-24 no payment has been paid. Is this considered not acting in good faith? Emails and calls are going unanswered.
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
Based on the limited information provided, it does not necessarily indicate bad faith on the part of your insurance company at this point. However, there are a few things you can consider:
- Review your policy to understand the claims process and typical timelines for payments. Many... View More
As of today 1-13-24 no payment has been paid. Is this considered not acting in good faith? Emails and calls are going unanswered.
answered on Jan 21, 2024
Addendum - Despite the time it could take to investigate fire claims, your inquiries deserve responses. If the matter continues to be delayed indefinitely with no reasonable basis, then an attorney who handles property & casualty claims could advise more definitively about the best and... View More
The boxes marked were intolerance to sedation previously and chronic benzodiazepine and narcotics. These are absolute lies. There were no adverse effects from previous scopes only a year prior and no drug use of any kind, besides tobacco, is on any of my medical history. Why would he mark these... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Indiana, if a medical professional inaccurately marks your medical records, it can raise serious concerns, particularly if it affects your care and safety. The reasons for marking those specific boxes on your pre-screen for sedation as intolerance to sedation and chronic use of benzodiazepines... View More
I am the subject of an abuse from a foster child or 22 months after I called the authorities on him and dcs also took my other children it is not criminal it’s civil
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In your situation, where you've fostered children for a significant period and are facing challenges due to allegations of abuse, it's important to understand your legal options. Yes, you can petition the court to have the children placed back in your home, but this process can be... View More
I will be transferring next year as a junior. I am currently studying criminal justice and want to go into criminal law. I will be taking a couple classes, but was hoping to possibly get an internship at a firm this next summer. If you guys are looking, I would be very interested at working at your... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
This is a legal question and answer forum and not a job seeking forum. You should reach out directly to the law firm where you are interested in obtaining an internship.
It would help you in your search if you were to put together a resume detailing your undergraduate legal coursework... View More
My mom passed away. Both my brother and I hired an attorney to handle her estate. My brother was represented by this firm in a criminal case. I did not know this before we hired this firm to handle my mom’s estate. Is this unethical and should I file a complaint with the Indiana Bar Association?
answered on Sep 14, 2023
No, it probably is not unethical. The previous criminal case is most likely not "substantially related" to the estate case. Both you and your brother's interests ought to be aligned in probating your mom's estate.
Now if your brother's criminal case was for... View More
Apparently they're making me go to court it took them 3 months to send me paperwork this isn't how an everyday traffic ticket works why can't I pay this online?
answered on Aug 11, 2023
Courts are not required to provide you with the option to pay a ticket (or ordinance violation) online. However, most courts will permit a person to pay ordinance or infraction tickets through the mail or by telephone. You may wish to contact the court for assistance with payment options.... View More
The paper I got said due to unforseen circumstances the court date had been canceled and either party can ask for a new date. I called the court to make sure it was canceled and the guy on the phone said he don't show it canceled but online and the paper I recieved say it is. I don't want... View More
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
If you received a notice stating that the court date for your small claims case has been canceled, it would be prudent to rely on that information. However, to ensure clarity, you may consider contacting the court again and explaining the discrepancy between the notice you received and the... View More
Because I have become disabled during the course of my legal case, I now must represent myself. The opposing counsel does not inform me of when they are taking depositions which precludes me from asking any questions of the person being deposed, which seems to violate IN Rule 30 B, 1 of IN trial... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
First and foremost, you should consult an Indiana attorney to determine what the procedure is under Indiana procedural laws.
Commonly, if a deposition is taken without notice to another party, the party who did not receive notice can file a motion to suppress the deposition so that its... View More
What happens if your mediation deadline is April 18th, and mediation was held on April 8th, and the parties reached a settlement agreement, but the obligations of the agreement cant be fulfilled until after the mediation deadline?
Such as the mediator filing the mediation report a week... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, the situation you describe does arise. Mediators or arbitrators can set conditions in a report or decision that remain to be fulfilled afterwards. If the... View More
I received a notification from the court of a lawsuit and I have 20 days to respond after the notification, but it's been approximately 11 days and I still can't find a lawyer. If I can't find one, what can I do?
answered on Feb 13, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks, and time is of the essence in your matter. As a general course of action nationwide, one could request an extension to arrange for an attorney. Most plaintiff firms would grant that courtesy. Reach out to local... View More
Hazardous Material was easily accessible; even to children, Mental distress/ Aggravation/ negligence. This is well known to cause cancer and other bodily harm and has been well known for quite an extensive period of time. This is a public area where tens of thousands of people are known to interact... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2023
You listed this question under personal injury. Please specifically state the nature of the injury that you sustained. If you are saying that you were exposed to asbestos but were unharmed, you have no cause of action as you were not "injured." There are no health risks associated with... View More
I was pulled over and being charged with HTV For life.
What should I do?
answered on Apr 17, 2024
You should hire another attorney to represent you in the new case and to see about the possibility of specialized driving privileges.
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