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Injured Workers Advised to Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jun 172010

In light of the recent economic downturn, workers, especially those in the fields of construction and maintenance, are being warned to avoid companies that create “fly-by-night” projects. The sad fact is that these employers may be operating without proper and legal permits and paperwork. More importantly they may be without the appropriate workers’ compensation insurance. In many cases businesses that follow these shady practices also may not be following proper safety procedures. This means that the chance of an employee is to be involved in a personal injury is greater. In the event of an accident, the injured employee may or may not receive a payout for an on-the-job injury. All to often, in the event of an accident, a less then trustworthy employer will offer to pay the employee a settlement if he or she promises not to contact an attorney or lawyer. On the surface this quick solution may appear to be ideal. In most cases it is almost always the wrong thing to do. Injured workers are advised to always consult a lawyer in a personal injury case.

If you or a loved one suffered from a work related injury, contact our Indiana workers compensation lawyers now!

A qualified personal injury attorney or lawyer will ensure that the settlement is substantial to cover medical expenses, physical and mental damages and lost wages from work. This may be accomplished outside of the courtroom, but it should always be done with professional legal counsel. Also, the legal fees can generally be covered in an adequate settlement.

Indiana Divorce Family Law Lawyers

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Jun 142010

Many people accept the fact that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, but recent data on marriage and divorce statistics rates show that isn’t true. Some reports indicate that divorce rates have actually declined since peaking in the 1970s, and 10-year divorce rates have dropped dramatically with each generation. Even with these figures, divorces still happen and we when they do you should be prepared with caring and capable counsel to get you through the legal issues that lay ahead.

What about your own divorce risk? You’ll get some clues by reading the risk factors identified in a new report from the Daily Beast, which offers a list of fun facts about divorce and marriage, including data on how money problems, smoking and even whether you have a son or daughter influence your chances of staying married.

We understand that when you are faced with the challenge of dividing considerable personal, family and business assets and scheduling complex child custody, you need highly skilled and understanding Indianapolis divorce and family law lawyers. Our Indianapolis divorce lawyers can successfully negotiate an acceptable divorce, property division and custody issues for you.

What is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?

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Jun 142010

When a person is injured as a result of the negligence of another, the injured person may be entitled to reasonable compensation. If you have been injured in Indiana, you may be entitled to recovery due to a number of factors, including but not limited to the following:

Past Medical Bills
The proper measure of damages for medical services is the reasonable and fair value of medical expenses incurred by the injured person. Actual bills rendered by a doctor, hospital or nurses are admissible to prove the value of such services.

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Future Medical Bills
Future expenses for medical and chiropractic treatment are a proper element of damages.

Lost Earnings
An injured person is entitled to recover the value of the time and earnings lost and the probability that there will be earnings lost in the future, because of the injury.

Loss of Earning Capacity
Impairment of earning capacity is separate and distinct from loss of earnings. An injured person is entitled to recover damages resulting from an injury, which causes a career change or “closes the door” to a preferred or desired field of employment.

Pain and Suffering
Once established, past, present and future physical pain and suffering is compensable without offering specific evidence as to the monetary value of the injured person.

Disfigurement
In an appropriate case, the court may award damages for disfigurement or deformity resulting from any injuries sustained.

Mental Anguish / Inabilities
Mental pain, anguish and suffering are compensable without offering specific evidence as to the monetary value to the injured person. Mental anxiety and mental anguish constitute mental suffering, and may be considered in evaluating damages.

Deprivation of freedom of action and social intercourse, items within the concept of ‘enjoyment of life’ are embraced within the term ‘mental suffering,’ for which damages are already allowed. Personality changes can be evidence of pain and suffering. Also included within the concept of loss of enjoyment of life are lack of personal enjoyment, deprivation of freedom of action, social meeting and intercourse, and an inability to enjoy life in the manner accustomed to.

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Alabama Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed

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Jun 142010

DOTHAN, Ala. – A Houston County judge removed the City of Dothan from a lawsuit recently after determining the city is immune from liability. Circuit Judge Larry Anderson granted summary judgment to the City of Dothan in a wrongful death suit brought by Mary Downing, whose husband was killed by an intoxicated driver in January 2007, just minutes after the driver had been stopped and released by police officers.

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The lawsuit claims that if police officers arrested Tabitha Farmer on the evening of Jan. 13, 2007, for driving under the influence she would not have gone on to kill the 60-year-old Downing, crushing him against the wall of the outside of the building at Southern Family Market, now Bruno’s.

Attorneys for the City of Dothan filed a motion for summary judgment, claiming Alabama law protects the discretionary decisions of officers, so long as those decisions are not made maliciously, fraudulently, or in bad faith.
“The plaintiff has not put forth any evidence that the officer acted willfully, maliciously, fraudulently, or in bad faith, or beyond his or her authority, or under mistaken interpretation of the law,” Anderson wrote in his ruling, dated March 5.

Tabitha Farmer, 27, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to serve 25 years in prison. Farmer and Southern Family Markets remain defendants in the wrongful death suit.

“The court’s ruling points to the Alabama Legislature’s answer to the problems caused when law enforcement is not allowed to make their own decisions,” Dothan City Attorney Len White said in a written statement.

Trials Likely Delayed In Indiana Church Fraud Case

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Jun 082010

SULLIVAN, Ind. (AP) — The criminal trials of a former Indiana pastor and his sons charged with bilking church members nationwide out of millions of dollars could be delayed for months. Sixty-five-year-old Vaughn Reeves was set to go to trial June 6 in Sullivan County, but a special judge granted a defense motion for a continuance. No new date has been set.

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A judge in Gibson County also postponed the Aug. 17 trial of Reeves’ son Chip. That trial is now expected to start in January. A Daviess County judge has said she also delay the July 27 trial date for Joshua Reeves. Chris Reeves’ Martin County jury trial is still set for Aug. 17.
All four have pleaded not guilty to charges that they pocketed about $6 million from investments in church construction projects.
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Information from: Tribune-Star, http://www.tribstar.com

Terre Haute Man Arrested For Criminal Mischief

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Jun 082010

The Tribune-Star Reported That A West Terre Haute man faces criminal charges after kicking out a window of a police car. He was arrested on preliminary charges of intimidation, criminal mischief and public intoxication. He appeared Thursday in Vigo Superior Court 1 where Officer Teddy York of the West Terre Haute Police Department reported that police were called to a home on South Eighth Street at about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday.

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York said a woman called police to report that the man was an unwanted guest at the home. At one point, the man allegedly had a knife and threatened to harm people. He had a .28 percent blood-alcohol content when arrested. In Indiana, .08 percent BAC is considered legally intoxicated. Judge Michael Eldred heard that Wallace has prior arrests for assault, disorderly conduct, probation violation and evading police.

If you don’t have a life jacket, you’re getting a ticket.

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Jun 032010

A report from the jconline.com that Memorial Day had the highest number of weekend boaters that Matt Tholen, an Indiana conservation officer, has seen in his seven-year career.

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“This is good,” Tholen, who works for the Department of Natural Resources, said Sunday as he drove around Lake Shafer. “I like seeing a boating season start off this way.” The lake seemed to be busy with tubers, skiers, speedboats and jet skis as residents and visitors alike marked the traditional opening of lake season with a splash.

Great vacation weather usually means a lot of lake traffic, Tholen said. That makes water safety especially important to keep in mind, he said, as boaters head out for fun. Indiana Conservation officers typically are out in full force on weekends. This weekend, they’ve mostly given warnings to remind boaters of the rules, Tholen said.

However, one particular infraction is sure to net a ticket. “The life jacket requirement is my biggest thing,” Tholen said. “If you don’t have a life jacket, you’re getting a ticket.” Indiana State law requires that boaters carry with them enough accessible, appropriately sized life jackets for everyone on board, Tholen said. Boats longer than 16 feet also must carry a throwable flotation device. Boat and jet ski drivers must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid driver’s license, Tholen said.

Conservation officers’ main concerns as boating season ramps up is to make sure boaters are safe while they have fun, he said.

Red-light ticket camera firm giving up in Indiana

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Jun 032010

The Associated Press reported that a leading red-light camera enforcement company has given up its efforts to get the General Assembly to pass an Indiana law that would authorize its services.

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An Arizona-based corporation that operates in 21 states has canceled its registration to lobby the General Assembly after spending $54,241 between February 2009 and April 2010.

The company worked to pass a state law after former Attorney General Steve Carter issued an August 2008 opinion saying red-light violations broke Indiana state law, not local ordinances, so the General Assembly would need to explicitly grant local governments the authorization to regulate those violations. That hasn’t happened.

Indiana State Police – Drunk Driving Arrests

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Jun 032010

The Indiana State Police recently conducted a sobriety checkpoint in Wayne County in conjunction with “Operation Click It or Ticket” for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Motorists were asked to have their driver’s license and vehicle registration readily available when entering the checkpoint. Motorists can expect short delays of only two to three minutes during the checkpoint.

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Indiana State Police First Sergeant Todd Fields, acting commander of the Connersville Post, added that before and after the checkpoint troopers will be holding saturation patrols looking for impaired drivers. “We have zero tolerance,” Fields said in a release. “If you are over the limit, you will be under arrest.”

Indianapolis Police Department cyber crimes taskforce

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Jun 022010

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department North District is planning to inform residents about cyber crimes during its monthly taskforce meeting Thursday.

If you have been accused of a cyber crime, contact one of our Indiana cyber crime attorneys now!

Sgt. Michael Hornbrook, who works with IMPD’s cyber crime unit, will speak on cyber crimes impacting Indianapolis residents and how to avoid becoming a victim.