When it comes to estate planning, many individuals believe it is a task to be tackled later in life. However, the truth is that it is never too early to start planning for your future. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of early estate planning and provide tangible tips to address common concerns.
If you’re a motorcycle rider in Indiana, it’s important to understand the state’s motorcycle helmet laws. Not only can wearing a helmet protect you from serious injury but it’s also required by law in certain situations. Here’s what you need to know about Indiana’s motorcycle helmet laws:When is a helmet required?In Indiana, all motorcycle riders and passengers under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet. What are the helmet requirements?Helmets worn by motorcycle riders and passengers in Indiana must meet certain safety standards. The helmet must have a hard outer shell, a retention system to keep it securely on the rider’s head, and a thick inner liner to absorb impact. The helmet must also have a sticker indicating that it meets the safety standards set by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).Why wear a helmet?Wearing a helmet can greatly reduce your risk of serious injury or death in the event of a motorcycle accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders and 41% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle passengers.Where can I find more information?If you’re looking for more information on Indiana’s motorcycle helmet laws, you can visit the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles website. You can also find resources on motorcycle safety from the NHTSA and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.At Tauber Law Offices, we understand the importance of motorcycle safety and the impact that a motorcycle accident can have on your life. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys.
Property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe environment for visitors, tenants, and customers. When they fail to do so, accidents can happen, leading to premises liability cases. Understanding the role of property owner negligence in these cases is crucial for both property owners and potential plaintiffs. In this blog post, we will discuss the key aspects of property owner negligence, common types of premises liability cases, and how to determine if you have a valid claim.
Every time you get behind the wheel, there is the risk of an accident. There are so many concerns on the roads and highways, many of them new since many adults began driving, sometimes decades ago. We are talking about new risks from texting while driving and talking on cell phones. Texting on the road has been illegal for some time now. Effective July 1, talking on your phone while driving (except in hands free mode) is also now against the law. There is also some evidence that during this pandemic, with less traffic on the road, people feel they can driver faster, resulting in more serious accidents, especially when they involve big trucks. Couple all of that with new teen-drivers who sometimes think they are invincible, and the risks become higher. Drivers ages 16-19 are more likely to be involved in car accidents than any other age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Driving while under the influence also increases in the summer months. The fact is, right now we are in the middle of a span of approximately 100 days, when car accidents and resulting injuries are at their highest on average. This time span starts on Memorial Day weekend and ends on the weekend of Labor Day. Of course, a gentle reminder is in order that you should make sure to practice safe driving all year round and realize that just because the weather is nicer does not mean that there aren’t very real driving dangers. Your friends at Tauber Law Offices have represented innocent people who have been victims of irresponsible drivers. Too often death or life-changing injury is the result. If you or a loved one has been hurt, we want to hear from you. Tell us your story. If you have a case, we will represent you aggressively and there is never a charge until we get a settlement in your favor.
During these uncertain times, at least one thing is staying the same: Motorcycle accidents. Tauber Law Offices has seen too many tragedies over the years in accidents involving motorcycles.
In the midst of this unprecedented pandemic that is changing the lives of most families locally and around the world, there exists another killer – mesothelioma.Mesothelioma, cancers, and other serious diseases are often caused by products containing asbestos and other toxins.These materials were commonly used by hundreds of companies and manufacturing centers since well before the turn of the 20th century. Often, the subsequent disease does not rear its ugly head until decades after the initial exposure to a worker.Over recent years, the lawyers at Tauber Law Office have dealt with many cases of victims who have become seriously ill, or have even died, as a result of exposure to these toxins. This phenomenon is especially common in our own region, being that Gary and Chicago were among the top manufacturing centers in the nation. Gary has a long history of manufacturing activity in industries known for their use of asbestos products, making asbestos exposure, and the risk of pleural mesothelioma, an ongoing concern for workers, particularly for those who worked in steel mills. In addition, Chicago’s extensive manufacturing and industrial base places the city in a high-risk category for exposure to asbestos containing products. Nationally, over 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma and related diseases are being diagnosed each year. The attorneys at Tauber Law Offices consider mesothelioma to be a critical issue that is now being diagnosed more than ever before. If you or a loved one believes that mesothelioma has caused serious injury or even death, we want to hear about it. There is compensation available in many cases. Feel free to contact us at any time. We will listen to you and evaluate your case.
July brings some new laws that everyone in Indiana should be aware of.
The economy is slowly opening up and companies are getting back to business. Consumers are returning to a new normal and employees are returning to work. Businesses are finding new ways to attract customers and employers are searching for ways to make the workplace a safer environment for their employees. In most commercial and industrial settings, workers and visitors are working to socially distance but this can be difficult.
Tauber Law partner Jared R. Tauber was recently named to the Board of Directors for the Foodbank of Northwest Indiana. Congratulations to Jared.The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has been leading the Region’s fight against hunger since 1982 and distributes more than 4.5 million meals each year to hungry kids, adults and seniors across Lake and Porter counties. Each month the Food Bank serves more than 23,000 individuals through its 100+ partner agencies and programs like Mobile Marketplace, Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors and the BackPack program.Each year more than 145,000 households are served by agencies in Lake and Porter Counties.
No matter how it happens, adding a child to your family presents a significant change to your life. When your adoption journey includes adopting an older child, this event also makes a huge life transition for your child.
