Southern Indiana Law Blog

Monetary damages can be costly after a car wreck

On behalf of Fifer Law Office posted in personal injury on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Personal injury cases help victims of accidents caused by negligence, recklessness, or purposeful action to seek compensation for the financial damages they suffer. These damages come in many forms, including the expenses for medical bills, personal care costs and similar costs. We know that it is hard to come up with a figure that accurately represents the financial impact of the accident.

We are here to help you determine what monetary amount to attach to your case. This has many factors that must be considered before we file any paperwork. For example, we need to look at the medical bills you've already gotten, including any co-pays or deductibles you covered. Considering the future medical bills you might incur because of the crash is also necessary. Due to the legal concept of subrogation, we also need to look into what money the insurance company has spent on your behalf.

Working through conflicts with your ex during child custody

On behalf of Fifer Law Office on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

When you and your ex are trying to work out a parenting plan, there is a chance that you aren't going to agree on everything. Once that main parenting plan is worked out, you might have to work together to come up with decisions about various aspects of the children's life.

Not being able to come to agreements about the children is stressful. Coming up with a plan for how you will handle these matters can mitigate stress while continuing to move toward a resolution.

Help your kids adjust to life after your divorce

On behalf of Fifer Law Office posted in family law on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Children are usually excellent at adapting to changes. This might not be so true when their parents are divorcing. This is such a major life upheaval that even the most adaptable children might find it challenging. As a parent, your job is to try to help them get through this.

One thing that your children might be worried about is that they will have to choose between parents. They need to know that this isn't how things will work now. In order to combat this mode of thinking, you and your ex might need to sit down together with the kids to talk to them about how the situation is going to be handled. If possible, have the parenting plan with you when you do this so that you can share the pertinent information from it with them.

Don't waste time when you need to plan a defense

On behalf of Fifer Law Office posted in criminal defense on Friday, February 8, 2019.

Your criminal defense strategy has to be based on the facts of the case. You can't lie or tell misstatements because this could land you in even more trouble. Instead, you have to present the facts in a way that represents your side of the story. As you are doing this, you must think about how the presentation will be received. We know that this might seem challenging, but we are here to help our clients plan their best strategies.

During the planning phase, we have to strategize about how to assemble various components of the case to create a defense that explains what happened. This can sometimes take considerable work, especially in more complex cases involving multiple charges stemming from the same incident.

Remarriage after divorce can create a complex situation

On behalf of Fifer Law Office posted in family law on Friday, January 25, 2019.

Navigating through child custody matters isn't always easy. You have to think about your circumstances, as well as how all options will affect your children. One area in which this is very important is when you bring other people into the arrangement.

When you first go through the divorce, your children have to get used to the transition that comes with moving from one home to two. As time progresses, you and your ex might start dating other people. Eventually, marriage might come into the picture, which adds a complex dynamic to an already challenging situation.

Put your children first in all child custody matters

On behalf of Fifer Law Office posted in family law on Friday, January 11, 2019.

Child custody cases are often hard for the parents to handle because you have to make some very complex decisions. When you are going through this, make sure that you are thinking about what is best for your children. This means that you can't focus on what is easiest for you or how you can make life more difficult for your ex. We know that you might not want to negotiate any points of the matter, but you will have to so that you can make it through the case.

For the most part, people who are handling these types of matters will work together to come up with the terms. This means that you will have to come up with a parenting relationship style, a schedule and some basic ground rules. It might be challenging to work this closely with your ex but if you do it in a respectful manner, you can set a good precedent for the future.

You have 2 years to file a personal injury claim in Indiana

On behalf of Fifer Law Office posted in personal injury on Friday, January 4, 2019.

Being injured in any accident can lead to serious impacts on your life. When this happens, you are going to have some thinking to do. One of the important points to consider is that you have to decide if you need to seek compensation. We know that this is a big thought, but we are here to help you learn about what this might do for you and what your responsibilities are in the case.

When you are trying to decide what to do about your situation, you have to take an honest look at what's going on. If you suffered a catastrophic injury that required considerable medical care and that forced you to take time off work, you might realize that seeking compensation is in order.

Pedestrian-vehicle accidents: Common causes and safety tips

On behalf of Fifer Law Office on Friday, January 4, 2019.

As a pedestrian, you must always be aware of what's happening around you. As the driver of a motor vehicle, the same holds true.

You're a pedestrian even when you're not thinking about it. This includes when you're walking to and from your office building or jogging around your community.

Indiana Attorney General Hill endorses First Step Act

On behalf of Fifer Law Office posted in criminal defense on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

One big problem in the criminal justice system in Indiana, as well as around the country, is that there is a primary focus on punishment instead of rehabilitation. On a federal level, the First Step Act was just passed. This is a sweeping prison reform program that has some marked benefits to both offenders and the general public. Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill signed an endorsement of the legislation and noted that this was a bipartisan effort to make a big change.

One of the primary things that the First Step Act does is establishes opportunities for people convicted of crimes to receive opportunities to rehabilitate. The act places a focus on programs that will help to improve character and develop skills that enable the person to become a positive and productive member of society.

Help your children through the transition of your divorce

On behalf of Fifer Law Office posted in family law on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Children are resilient, but going through their parents' divorce can really shake them. This scary time should be a time when they can count on their parents for support. The problem that sometimes comes up is that their parents might be so involved in the divorce process that they are unable to give the children the attention they deserve.

When you are trying to help your children through this time of transition, remember that everything they've known their whole life is changing. You know what life was like before you got married, but they might not. You should be prepared to discuss what's coming with them.