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answered on Mar 23, 2017
A victim can sue the criminal in civil court for any and all damages subject to each states Statute of Limitations. Damages are not generally part of a criminal proceeding for child molestation.
answered on Mar 16, 2017
Assuming he did it in a careless way, you can make a claim for your injuries, loss of function, medical bills. Contact a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Assn. They give free consults.
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answered on Mar 3, 2017
Typically, the admission of fault is not required as part of a settlement. In fact, most Defendants and insurance companies deny any admission of liability when settling a case. Each case or claim should be evaluated on its own merits, facts, and circumstances. Good luck.
About one year ago he was talking to a man online and it lasted for about one week, their conversation was basic and they talked about their job, the education system, ther music taste and after finding out they were both listening to the same music my friend jokingly said, word for word... View More 
answered on Feb 20, 2017
Probably not the smartest way to express one's self, but I don't see a crime there.
Daughter rammed by driver on way to school. Several 911 calls witnesses. Channel 6 8 13 news story. No arrest or chemical screen. 7 days later no charges filed or no records forwarded from police. Intentional wreck
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Sounds like your daughters rights. She needs to get medical treatment. Contact the victim assistance coordinator of the DA's office --let them interface with police. She has a number of rights but neither you nor she can compel the police to arrest anyone. So tact is the word--though see if... View More
I retained residency for 3 years. My mother threw all my possessions on the porch and it was all damaged by rain and snow. She was well aware we had a big ice storm coming. A nice bed, for a child was ruined. She still possesses some of my property as well.
answered on Jan 22, 2017
Your damages should be well within the jurisdictional limits for small claims court. Just go to the Clerk's office and file the Complaint.
He was working in the kitchen as a trustee since 3/5/16 he had an accident on 10/3/16. While in the stock room loading a wheel cart, one of the boxes of caned goods fell straight down on top of his foot. Now foot leg and calf is extremely swollen and in pain. He was sent to Memorial Home Care for... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2016
Contact the Indiana Civil Liberites Union. Ask for one of their "cooperating attorneys" that handles prison cases.
my wife and i were out of town and not at residence dog was in my mother in laws care and custody the latch on storm door did not work properly this was stated to my wife and i by my mother in law(we are presently divorced) he pushed the storm door open and knocked the neighbor down simply... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2016
Morally more you than her--she's doing you a favor, not her fault if dog gets out and you two want to sneer at her latch--you didn't fix it for her did you?
As the person in charge of the dog she is responsible for securing it. If you get too heavy about it that'll be the... View More
What are the laws in Indiana for dog bites? Isn't it the state law that you have to report every bite? I was told that a dog has to be quarantined for 10 days after he bites and it has to be reported. Is that correct? Are there some dog bite laws and where might I find them? Thank you.
answered on Oct 4, 2016
If you were bitten consult an attorney who is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consultations.If you were the dog owner, report it to your homeowners. Let them handle it .
answered on Oct 1, 2016
If you are conducting a business in your home, talk to your insurance agent about getting a rider on your homeowners policy.
answered on Sep 17, 2016
Your parents or legal guardians can seek protective orders, criminal charges, or civil relief as appropriate. If you have been emancipated, you can do so on your own behalf.
my daughter has been getting bullied and harassed since school started we have text messages threatening bodily harm and social media post calling her names ect..from the group of kids that are doing the bulling. my daughter has filed two harassment complaints with the principle which he is... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
You should consult with an attorney familiar with school law. This is not really a personal injury question, except with respect to the bullies themselves.
I sent an email.
answered on Sep 16, 2016
There is no "normal" punishment. The minimum would be a completely suspended sentence.
One day while I was having a home visit with my daughter, which was at 10:30 am, my fiance put my dog outside so he could potty and he barks at people walking on the side walk in front of our house and my neighbor came to our front door and said if we don't do something with our dog that she... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2016
Your neighbor is trespassing and also intimidating you. Call the police, file a report, and consider getting a protective order.
My sister is being harassed by her ex boyfriend. They broke up six months ago, and since then he has repeatedly harassed her AND my family. Our house has been egged several times, and we've even had beer bottles broken on our drive way. She got a temporary restraining order on him after he... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
File complaints with the police. Do NOT get into anything on Facebook or other social media with them.If there is a group or church that does community mediation perhaps they can be involved.
My sisters and I were molested by our dad when we were kids, not one of us ever received any counseling nit did the state protect us...we want to know if we can sue our dad's estate for what he done to us. As we all 3 continue to have problems because of this.
answered on Aug 14, 2016
I take it your father has passed. Generally, if his estate is closed then there is nothing left in the estate. The estate essentially stops existing. (sometimes if there has been no estate one is created for suit purposes to get at insurance money, but there is no insurance that covers criminal... View More
It involves civil rights/ personal injury/ and ???
answered on Aug 4, 2016
If it's civil rights, especially involving police or prison issues, contact the Indiana Civil Liberties Union and ask for the contact information for their "cooperating attorneys " who work on whatever issue yours is. Note for state claims you also have to comply with the tort claims act.
Parents was afraid dog would bit but let the child stay where dog was and dog did bite.
answered on Jul 20, 2016
Depends on circumstances. If it's a public area, dog would have to be on a leash. Owner lets dog not be in owners total control, usually on owner.
Little girl we babysit was bit by my dog in the face. Parents say that if we put dog down they will not want anything other then that. Girl is 5 and tried to pull dog away from food that she had been giving him. What do i do
answered on Jul 18, 2016
This isn't so much a legal question but I would advise if they give you a full release then it would not be inappropriate to put the dog down as the dog has had "one bite" and thereafter the law would expect you to take significant precautions. But they are certainly free to ask... View More
lot light went off early one morning before day light it was still dark and someone slip and fell on ice is that gross negligence?
answered on Jul 4, 2016
Not gross negleigence, Some courts would say if a person walked in the dark without a flashlight then that that is gross negligence.Further, why wasn't that person on the sidewalk, why were they cutting through the parking lot? But if you were hurt then you need to talk to a meber of the... View More
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