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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Contracts and Workers' Compensation for Indiana on
Q: Can a place of employment make you sign another offer letter after they got the pay rate wrong on the first?

A company I work for is being bought/transitioned to a new company. Employees are being encouraged to transition over as well, with better pay rates. They have sent out employment offer letters to each employee to sign detailing their individualized pay rates. I received my first one and signed it... Read more »

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano answered on Oct 7, 2021

This is question of Contract Law. Workers' Compensation deals exclusively with work-related injuries. If you were offered $16.30 per hour and you accepted that rate of pay, the must pay you $16.30 for all hours worked from the date you accepted the offer to the date that they changed their... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Indiana on
Q: Why would an insurance company offer to "resolve" the claim with payment after the claim was denied?

I am the third party in a product liability insurance claim. My claim was denied and I appealed the decision and it was denied again but have continued contact with the claims adjuster. Yesterday, the adjuster called me wanting to "resolve" the claim by offering payment for... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Oct 6, 2021

An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's really anyone's guess why they want to resolve the claim all of a sudden. One possibility is that the claims adjuster needed additional information to evaluate the claim. And speaking with their insured... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: If we both got charged but everything was mine in the car and I wrote a statement would there's be dropped
Andrew L. Bennett
Andrew L. Bennett answered on Oct 5, 2021

To answer your question even with the letter whether the case is dismissed against the others will depend on the evidence and the prosecutor's discretion. Everyone should have an attorney and not try to resolve this on your own.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: What should I do. I don't even know my choices here.

My ex & I have joint custody with me being the sole care giver. He hasn't had our kids since the weekend of August 15th. Our son was hit by a car on August 29th & was transported to the hospital where he had 2 surgeries & was in the hospital for a week. His dad came for 2 hours the... Read more »

Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson answered on Oct 5, 2021

Very sorry to hear about your son, I hope he makes a full recovery. Regarding the custody questions, if the father is not exercising the time he is entitled to under the current order, you may consider requesting a modification of the order to something that better fits the situation. Also, on... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Indiana on
Q: I have a medical malpractice lawsuit going on since January 2020 and my attorney does not share anything about my case?

My attorney has all my information, records, testimonials, and more I have depression and anxiety not to mention the injury from the medical malpractice I have to always seek him and when I talk to him all he says is we're waiting and I have been since January 2020 I don't know the... Read more »

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano answered on Oct 1, 2021

If suit was filed in January, 2020, you may or may not have secured service of process before the Courts closed. All Indiana Civil Courts were closed for several months. Case activity depended heavily on jurisdiction and whether the Parties were comfortable with Zoom or other electronic media... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law, Construction Law and Environmental for Indiana on
Q: I have mold in my house making me and my kids sick what is the landlord's obligations and there's no lease involved here

Also have electrical wiring issues no sink I moved in here with feces on the walls and floor and no floor in the kitchen old plumbing is really messed up septic is backed up

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Sep 30, 2021

An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks, and you express some immediate concerns about the safety and welfare of your family. One option here is to repost your question and include Landlord-Tenant as a category. Although all your category selections make... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Am I going to get locked up if I don't finish my PDP?
Andrew L. Bennett
Andrew L. Bennett answered on Sep 30, 2021

If you have not complied with the terms of your pre trial diversion, the case will be resumed and you could face jail time.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: If a judge was the one signing the custodial agreement, do any changes to the agreement go back before the same judge?
Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson answered on Sep 28, 2021

Typically yes, but that could change depending on a whole variety of factors (judge leaves, one party changes residency to another county, etc.). If you are considering a modification, you should consult with an attorney to determine your best options.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law for Indiana on
Q: Ch 7 Bankruptcy and mortgage. Bk dc date 6/2018. House sold at sheriffs sale on 3/14/2019.

How do I find out when the title was transferred back to the bank. My fiancé and I are looking to buy a house together but I’m told it’s a 3 yr waiting period after title transferred

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Sep 27, 2021

Unless you exempted the house, it was transferred to the Ch 7 Trustee when you filed the Petition. At time you surrendered your interest to the Trustee. A secured lender's foreclosure was not against you personally as you had already discharged your debt. If you did exempt a homestead... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Indiana on
Q: Need help have court today and I'm not sure what to do insurance company suing me for almost 8,000 I was in accident

11/10/19 at fault no insurance

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano answered on Sep 23, 2021

There is nothing that you can do. You had no insurance so the other driver processed a claim under their uninsured motorist coverage (UM). Now their insurance is seeking a judgment against you which they will get. Your only choice is to enter into some voluntary repayment, have the court garnish... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a police officer legally look in a vehicle with no search warrant or the owners consent?
Joel D. Hand
Joel D. Hand answered on Sep 22, 2021

Assuming that you are referencing a situation in which a law enforcement officer is looking into a vehicle from the outside of it (e.g. through the windows), the officer would not need either a warrant nor the owner's consent. If you are referencing a situation in which the officer is... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Indiana on
Q: Hello I need to find what forms i need to file with the court so my husband can adopt my daughter.

bio dad is not around hasnt been in over three years. i have two other children with my current husband.i dont think bio dad will try to stop it but i cant get ahold of him to sign his rights over im in indiana

Kurt Kazmierczak
Kurt Kazmierczak answered on Sep 21, 2021

You can get sample forms from the clerk, or possibly even at your county's website. Without the biological dad around to consent, there are things that need to be addressed with the court in order for this to have a chance at working. This is a scenario that can get very complicated very... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: What can i do if the mother who has primary withholds her address so I won't know where my kids are staying
Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson answered on Sep 21, 2021

If you have a court order and/or share some form of custody of the children, you are entitled to know that information. You might consider filing a motion for contempt against mother. It might also be a good idea to sit down with an experienced family law attorney to discuss your case in detail.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Collections for Indiana on
Q: I wrapped a huge rv for a company.Spent every dime I was given on vinyl and installers and a garage large enough to fit

The rv and then the clients didn't like the rv outcome told me to remove all that was done and now they say I can have criminal charges how so?They didn't like the outcome and said remove.I spent all the money given on this wrap to now I feel I need to file bankruptcy.I have no money to... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison answered on Sep 18, 2021

There is no criminal conduct in what you described. Cease all communications with them. There is no money to refund.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: Is asking to only being required to work 8 hours a day 5 days a week and 40 hours a week undue hardhip on my employer

Is requesting accomodation to only be required to work no more than 5days a week 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week due to my mental health issue a undue hardship on my employer

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer answered on Sep 15, 2021

Whether your request is an undue burden depends on many things, including the size of your employer, your position and your job duties, and the need (if any) for you to work in excess of 40 hours per week. A request for an accommodation triggers the employer's duty to engage in an interactive... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: What are the chances of him getting visitation

I have a court date to establish paternity of my daughter. It was filed by her father. He hasn't financially supported her, contacted her or seen her since she was 5 months old. She is now 3 years old. He was arrested when she was 5 months old for domestic violence against me and my 1 year old... Read more »

Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson answered on Sep 14, 2021

The court will certainly consider the factors you mentioned, all of which are weighty. However, the ultimate decision is at the discretion of the judge, and it would be impossible to give hard predictions with such little information. You should seriously consider sitting down with an experienced... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Indiana on
Q: Order dismissing Upon motion of the petitioner, this action is dismissed without prejudice and stricken from the docket
Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson answered on Sep 14, 2021

It is unclear what exactly you are asking, but just as a general answer, if a filing or an action was "dismissed without prejudice and stricken," that means that the court has terminated it and will take no further action on it, but the "without prejudice" part means that the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Hi my husband is only child His mother given poa to nephew She has dementia They trying to put her in home

They are trying to put her in nursing home without notifying my husband.

Also they are trying to take her money out back

And sell her property. They are trying to keep it hush. Can they put her in home without his consent. Again he is only child.

Because while she was in... Read more »

Troy Tyson
Troy Tyson answered on Sep 14, 2021

Unfortunately your question is not clearly enough posed to give any type of substantive answer. It might be a good idea to sit down with an experience probate or family attorney, to discuss your case in detail and get the answers you are looking for.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Indiana on
Q: Revoked license in IL, driving in Indianapolis on a valid Michigan drivers license. Is there a punishment, from IMPD?

Could Indianapolis police arrest the driver, having previously been revoked in Illinois despite the valid Michigan license?

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko answered on Sep 13, 2021

All mentioned states are the members of the Interstate Compact Agreement that share driver's information for the purposes of issuing, revoking, and suspending one's privileges.

Thus, by routine traffic stop, an Indiana police officer or a state trooper may see the actual status...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Indiana on
Q: My granddaughter was hurt at school Thursday and I wasn't notified or no note sent home she did she the school nurse

Took her to doctor she has a broken arm had to take her to orthopedic for cast and appt next week if not healing properly she will need surgery

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano answered on Sep 12, 2021

Though certainly appropriate, the school has no duty to notify you. Moreover, you offer no facts to suggest that the school was responsible for her injury or that the delay in medical care resulted in further harm. If the school caused your child's injury or the delay made the injury worse... Read more »

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