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My husband was involved in a rear end collision that caused damage to his spine. He will soon lose his physically demanding job due to his injury. We need to withdraw from his 401k - would this situation exempt us from paying the 10% penalty for early withdrawal? Thank you!
answered on Feb 5, 2020
A tax attorney or officer at your bank should be able to advise you on the tax aspects of such a withdrawal. But the more important question here is why you and your husband are contemplating the withdrawal. If your husband is represented by an attorney in this accident, it's possible that... View More 
I had my hand operated on lost 30% I have a spine problem also
answered on Jan 5, 2020
There wasn't a question here, but your post remains open for two weeks. If you're wondering what your rights are or how to pursue them in a legal action (you already realize the other party is at fault), you could contact an Indiana attorney to discuss your matter. If you already have an... View More
Have medical bills in collection now because of it as well as damaged property. I am being discriminated against by the local police and they are trying to give me the run around.
answered on Dec 30, 2019
You can contact the prosecutors office to see if they will do a citizen intake to discuss the case with you.
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 have to go to deposition in December. Confidentiality. By giving opposing lawyer acsses to my medical records.
answered on Sep 8, 2019
Based on the limited facts here, I don't suspect that there was a violation of confidentiality here. You posted this under Personal Injury. If you are the plaintiff in a personal injury case, your lawyer would provide your medical records to opposing counsel as a normal course of action.... View More
I have to go to deposition in December. Confidentiality. By giving opposing lawyer acsses to my medical records.
answered on Aug 24, 2019
Opposing lawyer is entitled to access to your records if you are making an injury claim. You need to ask your attorney's assistance in finding a lawyer. He has to file a motion to have the Court allow him out unless you already consented.
there is a collision, who is at fault?
answered on Jul 29, 2019
Depends on who is where, but you need to report it to your car insurance if you were the car driver, if you were the cyclist contact a ember of the Indiana Assn for Justice in your county.
answered on Jul 12, 2019
Depending on the statute of limitations of what state this accident occurred in you may have time, in theory, to file a claim. In the state of Indiana you would have a two-year period from the date of accident to file a claim. I will answer this question based on the state of Indiana statute of... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2019
Obtain their license plate number, call police and report it. . Do not try and confront the persons throwing the items at your car.
If it really is intentional the insurance company for the person who threw the item will not pay for the damage. You will likely find that the thrower does... View More
I live in Indiana. One day on the way to work I got onto the interstate. The split by downtown that is 4 lanes(left 2 lanes 65South and right 2 lanes 70W). Rainy day... so me and two other cars in front of me were going 50-60mph(speed limit 50). The very front car was a lady with kids romping... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2019
The first thing you need to do is take a deep breath, everything is going to be fine. Second, deliver the summons and the complaint to your liability insurance company immediately. The insurance company has a contractual obligation to defend you and to indemnify you. (This means pay any judgment... View More
She is in NEED of his services ASAP DUE to get treatment in an Indiana facility. She is being treated very poorly and not being gave medical attention. PLEASE HELP US.
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Call the Indiana Bar Association. They should be able to track Mr. Harbin down for you.
Several people said he’s passing it around. He’s also used my position against me when I refused to see him again! How do I get justice? Can we ask for medical records and file suite against him and employer?
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Contact a member of the Indiana Assn for Justice in your area who handles employment issues; they represent workers and give free consults.
I had no dental insurance and paid $8700 out of pocket. Medicare and supplement paid $1000 for an $8500 Hospital ER visit. Now USAA claims I was partially negligent and will only pay $13,000 total.
If I repay Medicare, it seems that would expose me to full payment for hospital bill.... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2018
Because you are receiving money as a result of an injury claim, the short answer is yes, you are required to repay Medicare. BUT, because of write downs you will not have to pay as much as you think. Medicare writes down medical bills significantly. So, even though the amount billed is... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2018
You can sue them, but the chances of that suit being successful are quite low given the immunity granted to government entities in Indiana. You'll also have the Indiana Tort Claims Notice to deal with. The best route is to pursue an insurance claim and possible a lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
I just want to know if the owner is liable for medical bills and/or pain and suffering.
answered on Oct 18, 2018
Possibly depends on the circumstances.Contact a member of the Indiana Assn for Justice for the county where it happened--they give free consults.
answered on Sep 17, 2018
Indiana only requires that a formal accident reconstruction be prepared after fatal accidents. If someone died or suffered obviously life-threatening injuries, they would have taken the necessary measurements and photographs of the vehicles, gouge marks, and any other memorialization of the... View More
- if the town allowed them to do this, can I sue the town?
answered on Jul 20, 2018
You are allowed to sue to the state, city, political entity if you have file a tort claims notice. Historically, the state had immunity from being sued for torts, but when Indiana filed the Tort Claims Act, it allowed Indiana and its political entities to be sued for certain things, including... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2018
I would make sure that service has been perfected. Then you need to proceed to discovery or move for summary judgment if you are able.
In longer detail, a friend of mine, said something on the internet about a person. He then preceded to call that my friend, and say he was going to sue her. They don’t know each other personally, so he searched for her number via public records. He went into about the money he wanted out of it.... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2018
There is no law prohibiting a person who has not yet sued you from contacting you. Now if they are harassing you that may be another legal issue but there is no prohibition on contact just because suit has been threatened. Even if they do sue you, you can still talk and try to resolve the suit... View More
Yeah I was never compensated for my medical bills and I feel that his insurance should have paid
answered on Jun 28, 2018
Contact a member of the Indiana Assn for Justice that handles comp claims--they give free consults. As to the air bags, depending on how the crash happened the air bags would not have gone off as they only go in certain circumstances.
If the wreck was someone elses fault you have a claim... View More
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