Can I Get Fired While Receiving Indiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
| January 20th, 2021 | Personal injury
Can I Get Fired While Receiving Indiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Each year, thousands of Hoosiers are left unable to work because of injuries related to workplace accidents. While many of these individuals will qualify for Indiana workers’ compensation benefits, one of the most common questions among potential claimants is whether or not receiving work comp benefits…
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Are You Legally Allowed to Move Your Car After a Crash?
| January 18th, 2021 | Auto accident
There are many pervasive myths surrounding car accidents. One common myth is that moving your vehicle off the street after a crash is illegal, as changing the position of the cars involved makes it more difficult for police to determine who was at fault. In reality, it’s not just recommended that you move your vehicle…
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After a Car Crash, Who Do You Need to Get Contact Info From?
| January 11th, 2021 | Auto accident
Auto accidents aren’t just painful and traumatic—they’re also legal matters. All Indiana crashes that involve injuries, death, or property damage of at least $1,000 must be reported to police. That means you can’t just drive away after a crash that involves any of those circumstances without waiting for the police to show up, even if…
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How Do I Know if I Have a Concussion After My Car Accident?
| January 4th, 2021 | Auto accident
No two car accidents are the same, and no two car accident injuries are the same. While some victims may have obvious, painful injuries like deep cuts or broken bones, others may have injuries that aren’t immediately apparent. Those injuries may not show up for hours or even days after victims have returned home from…
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What Happens When You Get in a Car Accident While On-the-Clock?
| December 23rd, 2020 | Workers compensation 2
Many jobs require monthly, weekly, or even daily travel. Delivery drivers and couriers spend most of their days in vehicles, but even office workers may need to visit clients, run errands, and drop off paperwork at other offices. And of course, every second those employees spend on the road is a second that they’re in…
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How Is Compensation Calculated in Multi-Vehicle Accidents?
| December 21st, 2020 | Auto accident
Most car accidents involve just one or two vehicles. But some involve three, four, or more vehicles. These are often referred to as “pile-ups” and they frequently occur when drivers lose control in heavy traffic or when inclement weather reduces visibility or stopping distance. Getting compensation after accidents that involve just two vehicles isn’t always…
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Why Drivers Are More Distracted Than Ever
| December 14th, 2020 | Auto accident
At Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin, we know the dangers of distracted driving. That’s why we ask all drivers to take part in our Drop the Distraction Pledge. Taking your focus off the road has always been one of the most dangerous things you can do while driving. But for most of the time that…
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Is It Too Late to Protect Your Assets if You Didn’t Get a Prenup?
| December 7th, 2020 | Family law
There are many reasons couples don’t get prenuptial agreements before tying the knot. After all, who wants to plan for a divorce when the bride hasn’t even walked down the aisle yet? But from a practical perspective, prenups are important—especially when significant assets are involved in a marriage. Because of the emphasis on getting prenups…
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Do You Need a Lawyer for an Uncontested Divorce?
| November 30th, 2020 | Family law
Although divorce is often depicted in TV dramas and movies as a long, drawn-out, and emotionally charged affair, it doesn’t always happen that way. Sometimes, married couples decide to split amicably. In other cases, both sides simply agree on most or all of the terms of their divorce from the beginning, leading to little or…
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Can You Get SSDI Benefits If You Already Get Veterans Disability Benefits?
| November 23rd, 2020 | Veterans disability
Both private citizens and members of the U.S. military have safety nets if they suffer injuries or illnesses that prevent them from working. Private citizens pay into the Social Security Administration (SSA) with every paycheck. Most workers recoup that money when they retire and begin receiving retirement benefits, which last for the rest of their…
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