Indiana Legal Guides - Page 7
Suing for Wrongful Termination Based on an Employee Handbook in Indiana
Losing your job is a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially when you believe your employer broke their own rules. Most workers in Indiana operate under the 'at-will' emp...
Can You Contest a Deathbed Will in Indiana? Capacity & Fraud Claims
A will signed in the final days or hours of a person's life-commonly known as a 'deathbed will'-often completely alters the trajectory of a family's inheritance. These dramatic, la...
How to Prove Undue Influence by a Caregiver in Indiana Will Contests
As our loved ones age, they often rely heavily on caregivers for their daily needs, medical administration, and emotional support. While most caregivers are compassionate professio...
Indiana Employer Guidelines and Applicant Rights for Criminal Background Checks and Credit Pulls
Applying for a job in Indiana often involves consenting to a background check. Whether the employer is looking at your criminal history, driving record, or credit score, this proce...
Navigating FMLA and Paid Leave Entitlements for Healthcare and Factory Workers in Indiana
Whether you are working long shifts at a hospital in Indianapolis or operating heavy machinery at a manufacturing plant in Fort Wayne, taking time off for a serious health conditio...
Can an Out-of-State Resident Serve as an Executor for an Indiana Estate?
Being named the executor (officially called the personal representative) of a loved one's estate is a major responsibility. But what happens if the deceased lived in Indiana and yo...
How to Use the Indiana Small Estate Affidavit for Estates Under $100,000
When a loved one passes away, the thought of going through a long, expensive court process can be daunting. Fortunately, Indiana law provides a simplified procedure for smaller est...
Suing to Invalidate a Forged or Fraudulent Deed in Indiana
Discovering that someone has stolen your home without ever breaking a window is a nightmare. Deed fraud occurs when a criminal forges your signature on a property transfer document...
How to File a Quiet Title Action in Indiana: Costs, Timelines, and Procedures
Owning real estate is one of the most valuable investments you can make. However, sometimes the legal history of a property is messy. Missing signatures, ancient liens, or disputes...
Appealing HOA Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Denials in Indiana
You saved up the money, hired a contractor, and submitted the plans to build your dream deck, only to receive a flat denial letter from your Homeowners Association's Architectural...
How to Claim or Defend Against Adverse Possession in Indiana
Adverse possession, often referred to casually as 'squatter's rights,' is a legal doctrine that allows a person to claim ownership of land that technically belongs to someone else....
Attorney Fees for Personal Injury Cases in Indiana: Contingency Percentages and Hidden Costs
Hiring a lawyer after a serious accident can feel intimidating, especially when you are already worried about medical bills and missed paychecks. Fortunately, the personal injury l...
How the Indiana Modified Comparative Fault Act Affects Your Personal Injury Settlement
When you are involved in an accident, the other party's insurance company rarely accepts 100% of the blame without a fight. In Indiana, sharing the blame directly impacts how much...
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Indiana: Exceptions for Minors and Mental Incapacity
Suffering an injury in an accident can turn your life upside down, leaving you with mounting medical bills and lost wages. While your primary focus should be on physical recovery,...
Recovering Lost Wages for 1099 Contractors and Commissioned Workers After an Indiana Auto Collision
The Challenge of Proving Lost Income in IndianaWhen you are injured in a car accident in Indiana, you have the right to seek damages for your lost income and diminished earning ca...
Suing Uber or Lyft After a Car Crash in Indiana: A Guide for Passengers and Other Drivers
The Complexity of Rideshare Accidents in IndianaRideshare services like Uber and Lyft are ubiquitous in Indianapolis, South Bend, and Bloomington. However, when an accident occurs...
How Indiana's 51% Modified Comparative Fault Rule Impacts Car Accident Settlements
Understanding Indiana's 51% Modified Comparative Fault RuleWhen you are involved in an auto collision in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, or Evansville, the question of 'who caused the c...
Amazon, FedEx, and UPS Delivery Van Accidents in Indiana
With the massive boom in e-commerce, the streets of Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend are flooded with last-mile delivery vans and step-trucks. While convenient, the sheer v...
Suing Freight Brokers and Shippers for Indiana Semi-Truck Collisions
When a massive 80,000-pound semi-truck crashes into a passenger vehicle on I-65 or I-70, the physical and financial devastation is overwhelming. Most victims assume their only lega...
How Indiana's Modified Comparative Fault Law Impacts Motorcyclists Without Helmets
Riding a motorcycle in Indiana offers a sense of freedom, whether you are cruising down the highways of Indianapolis, navigating the streets of Fort Wayne, or exploring scenic coun...
Negligent Security Claims: Holding Indiana Landlords Liable for Assaults and Robberies
When a violent crime such as a shooting, robbery, or assault occurs at a business or apartment complex, the immediate focus is understandably on catching the criminal. However, the...
Suing Indiana Big-Box Retailers: Slip and Fall Settlements at Walmart, Target, and Kroger
A quick trip to a major retail store in Evansville, Bloomington, or Indianapolis can suddenly turn into a life-altering event. Big-box retailers like Walmart, Target, Kroger, and C...
Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Indiana: The Occurrence Rule vs. Discovery
Time is the most brutal enemy in an Indiana medical malpractice case. In many areas of personal injury law, courts give victims a grace period to realize they have been harmed befo...
Navigating the Indiana Medical Review Panel: Timelines, Costs, and Requirements
If you believe a doctor or hospital in Indiana committed medical malpractice, you cannot simply march into your local courthouse and file a lawsuit. Under the Indiana Medical Malpr...