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Data from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration indicates that Indiana is among the five states with the most winter-weather auto accidents on average. Becoming aware of the factors that lead to these collisions can help you prevent catastrophic...
Most people believe that divorce necessarily happens in a courtroom, but this is not the case. In fact, in many instances, a trial divorce is not the best option. Many divorcing couples choose collaborative divorce as an affordable alternative to trial divorce. There...
Advances in technology have created new dilemmas when it comes to constitutional questions of when the police may search and seize property. Nowadays, many people carry a smartphone or another device that contains personal information. In some criminal cases, the...
Those getting divorced in Indiana are often encouraged to obtain the advice of numerous experts during the process. One specialized expert that may help is a divorce financial planner. This professional can help point out financial issues that need to be addressed and...
There is a lack of Black and brown representation in the nation’s courts. Studies have shown that 95 percent of United States prosecutors are white. The racial disparity among prosecutors results in negative outcomes for people of color in Indiana and across the...
If you are the victim of a minor accident like a rear-end collision, you may walk away with nothing more serious than jangled nerves and a stiff neck. The discomfort is minimal, so you simply go on with your life. However, more than a year passes, and your symptoms...
Individuals in Indiana and other areas of the United States can financially prepare themselves for divorce by taking time to evaluate their finances beforehand. Whether the divorce was expected or unexpected, there are several important financial preparations that...
In Indiana civil and criminal courts, one thing has remained consistent over the decades. The introduction of clear and convincing evidence sways the opinions of judges and juries. However, technology has changed the world a great deal over the years. In many ways,...
Indiana residents with teens who have recently become licensed drivers should know about the 100 deadliest days. This refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the number of deaths arising from teen driving crashes goes up. Teens, inexperienced as...
Rural roads, though they may have less traffic than many urban roads in Indiana, are nonetheless fraught with their own dangers. Safety-minded drivers should be aware of these dangers, which include the presence of wildlife as well as animals from nearby homes, the...