Preservation of the integrity of the judicial process means that jurors should only weigh that evidence which is considered relevant to the case. Extraneous information could be unfairly prejudicial. It’s the judge’s job to act as referee to make sure this doesn’t happen. Usually, the question of what can and cannot be heard by jurors…
Continue reading ›It is not enough in medical malpractice lawsuits for the plaintiff to simply provide evidence of wrong-doing or negligence. Before you even get to court, your law firm must clear a number of critical hurdles. There are statutes of limitations on the lawsuit, but there are also numerous deadlines for various filings that must be…
Continue reading ›Those exploring the possibility of filing for a divorce in Saint John, Indiana should be aware that prior and pending criminal cases could impact the division of assets in your divorce. This is true regardless of whether the alleged crimes were financial in nature because the court could find that the actions amounted to a…
Continue reading ›The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking to better protect your child in the event of an accident. Officials recently proposed upgrades to the current vehicle safety standards regarding child-restraint systems. The new measures would, for the first time, test their efficiency in side-impact tests for seats that carry children weighing up to…
Continue reading ›Law enforcement officials throughout the state will be cracking down on drunk driving during the Super Bowl weekend. It’s all a part of the “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk”. When it comes time for the big game, fans will be cheering either the Seahawks or the Broncos at a local sports bar, a restaurant…
Continue reading ›Our kids spend more than a quarter of their waking hours at school, or commuting back and forth. We expect that when we send them there, they will be safe and protected. Sadly, this is not always true. A recent report indicated that one out of every 14 students this year will suffer some type…
Continue reading ›During the recession, it was understandable that many parents paying child support sought modification of those orders, to more accurately reflect the reduced income they were earning at the time. Child support orders in Indiana can still be enforced for parents who are receiving unemployment benefits, but the amount may be significantly less if the…
Continue reading ›A massive mangle of metal and ice was still being sifted and cleared more than 24 hours after a major wreck on I-94 in Indiana, near Michigan City. Ice, snow and white-out conditions are believed to have played a role in the fatal crash, which reportedly claimed three lives and resulted in dozens more injuries.…
Continue reading ›A 2008 National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Survey provided a number of conclusions concerning pre crash factors, including, but not limited to destructed driving, crash ability, road construction and environmental considerations.United States Department of Transportation Causation Survey.pdfAn assessment of the roadway design, environmental conditions, and participant interviews. Among such cases, roads slick with ice and…
Continue reading ›Termination of parental rights is something the Indiana family courts take very seriously. Such proceedings will only be initiated if the either the parent losing the rights consents or the court deems the action to be in the child’s best interests. Cases of direct abuse or neglect are some of the most obvious reasons, but…
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