Road rage is a serious problem in the U.S. In fact, eight out of every ten drivers have been subjected to a road rage incident at one time or another. Serious injuries as a result of aggressive driving accidents are becoming common occurrences. Now that some states...
Why Indiana is one of the few states with a fertility fraud law
Indiana is currently one of just a handful of states with a law against “fertility fraud.” The law, passed in 2019, has both criminal and civil ramifications. Under the law, a person can be charged with a Level 6 felony for “misrepresentation relating to: (1) a...
Reasons for divorce aren’t always obvious
People often think that a divorce comes after a big argument or some major negative event. This isn’t always the case. It’s possible that the end of a marriage can stem from some seemingly small things that just aren’t right in the relationship. There are a few subtle...
2 reasons music in the car can be dangerous
Most people listen to music when they’re in the car, and they don’t even consider it to be a dangerous decision. But it can certainly be distracting, and it can lead to car accidents. Drivers need to understand the risks that they’re taking. There are two main...
How separate property can become marital property
Property division is usually a hotly contested issue in most divorce proceedings. Deciding who gets what is never easy, especially if the separating couple cannot agree on how to go about everything. Usually, the assets and property owned by the couple (marital...
2 tricks employers use to deny workers overtime pay
Your right to overtime pay comes from state and federal rules. The law is clear that workers who put in more than 40 hours in a specific workweek should receive at least one-and-a-half times their typical hourly wage for those additional hours. Workers are often...
Can I contest a prenuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement, simply known as a prenup, can be an important safety net when getting married. This is a binding document that a couple signs before marrying to separate personal assets from marital assets should the marriage collapse. However, a prenuptial...
What if my car accident was partially my fault? Can I still recover?
Even relatively mild car accidents can come with a considerable amount of economic costs. Hospital bills, missed days of work, and the price of repairing the damage to your vehicle can all add up to a significant drain on your finances. As such, you may depend upon a...
How to file a wage claim for unpaid wages
Unfortunately, unpaid wages are a common problem in the workforce. The problem persists, especially with blue-collar workers. According to the Economic Policy Institute, workers lose an estimated $15 billion in minimum wage violations. However, wage theft is not only...
Is your boss making your work life difficult?
You’ve always held yourself to the highest professional standard, and you’ve been delivering results for your company for years. Recently, there’s been a reshuffle in management positions and your new boss seems to have taken a dislike to you. Why might this be the...