While drivers may occasionally receive a traffic citation, repeated offenses can lead to long-term suspensions and felony charges. Under certain circumstances, drivers may earn the title of habitual traffic violators. What is habitual traffic violator status? Drivers...
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Parents face neglect charges after accidental shooting
The parents of a six-year-old boy face neglect charges after the boy accidentally shot his five-year-old sister in the parents' Indiana home. The charges stem from allegations that the parents did not safely store a loaded firearm. If the parents receive a conviction...
Should you ice a third-degree burn?
If you have a car accident, you may suffer potentially catastrophic burn injuries. Doctors use degrees to describe the severity of burns, with third-degree ones being the most severe. While cool water may help to alleviate some of your discomfort, it is never wise to...
What are the stages of spinal cord injury recovery?
Each spinal cord injury is unique and individual, so it is difficult to predict what recovery will look like. For example, the prognosis depends on the severity of the injury. A complete spinal cord injury is one in which there is a complete disruption of the nerve...
Getting ready for child support during your divorce
If you are bringing your marriage to an end, you need to take a close look at child support if you expect to owe payments. It is vital to go over the various factors that courts evaluate when awarding child support. Additionally, you need to understand the serious...
Understanding the prevalence of drowsy driving
Whether you suffer a broken bone, mental trauma or face financial hardships because you cannot work or have medical costs to deal with, traffic accident injuries could lead to a wide variety of hardships. It is essential for you to understand the various reasons why...
When are you eligible for benefits in a military divorce?
As a non-servicemember living in Indiana, you may question whether you might be able to continue to take advantage of military benefits if you divorce your servicemember spouse. For example, TRICARE health insurance and the use of a military commissary are among the...
A drug conviction does not affect financial aid anymore
If you have college-aged kids, you may understand how important government-backed financial aid can be. After all, the average cost of tuition and fees at four-year state schools in the U.S. is currently more than $10,000 per year. The federal government doles out...
After an OWI: ignition interlock specialized driving privileges
Having a valid Indiana driver’s license is often critical getting to work, taking your kids to school and having transportation in an emergency. If officers pull you over and arrest you for operating while intoxicated, you might lose your license. This can have a...
What is kinship adoption and is it the best choice?
If your family member is suddenly unable or deemed unfit to care for their child, you may want to consider a kinship adoption. Definition and circumstances A kinship adoption occurs when a relative of a child becomes the adoptive parent. If the biological parents pass...


