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Permanent total disability, or PTD, is a benefit paid to an employee if they are permanently and totally disabled. Under Indiana law, the employer’s worker’s compensation insurance pays this benefit if …

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Pain and suffering is a phrase often associated with tort law and personal injury claims. Under Indiana law, pain and suffering is physical or mental distress for which one can …

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Negligence is one of many terms that people use broadly in everyday conversation, but it carries a specific meaning when used in reference to the law. It is defined as …

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An accident insurance policy pays a benefit in the event of accidental injury or death. These policies can vary in benefit amount and in most cases will exclude certain types …

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After an injury, you’ll probably start doing some research on personal injury law. When it comes to damages, you may come across different terms to describe employee wages, both on …

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Endangerment is a tort—or action causing harm to another—in which a person exposes others to possible danger or harm. Endangerment can be intentional or accidental. Intentional Endangerment Intentional endangerment is …

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If you are considering legal action after an injury, it is important to know precisely what is meant by disability in a legal context. Disability as a Legal Term Disability …

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If you’ve been searching the Internet after an injury, you’ve probably seen the term causation used in reference to personal injury law. You can get an idea of the meaning …