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04/08/2025

What’s the difference between a lawyer and a catfish?

One is a slimy, scum sucking, bottom feeder … and the other is a fish!

Happy National Be Kind to Lawyers Day!

We’d love to hear your favorite lawyer joke in the comments.

03/19/2025

Buying a house this Spring? You may not be protected against defects in your chain of title. “Title insurance” will often exclude from coverage any defects that the insurance company finds.

In other words, the title insurance companies make exceptions to avoid protecting you from the very risks you would think the policy is insuring against.

So read the Title Binder before you close the sale, or have a lawyer review it for you.

Have questions? Call McGlone Law at (812)234-4000 for your free consultation.

02/25/2025

To follow up on our last post about uninsured / underinsured motorist insurance, you need to know exactly what you are buying! This type of insurance reduces by the amount of money collected from the other side.

For example if you buy a $50,000 uninsured/underinsured policy, you may think that you have a safety net of $50,000. Say you get and an accident with a driver who has $25,000 of insurance and you have $75,000 worth of injuries. It seems like you are covered, but you’re not!

You can only collect the full $50,000 from your insurance company if the other driver does not have any insurance at all. If the other side has $25,000 worth of insurance, your policy is reduced by that $25,000.

Therefore in this case, you can only collect a total of $50,000 ($25,000 from the other side and $25,000 from your own insurance). That leaves you hanging out to dry for $25,000 worth of your injuries!

Remember, uninsured / underinsured motorist insurance is the cheapest type of insurance and it protects against the worst case scenario, being left without compensation for your injuries, medical bills, and lost wages. Make sure you have it and know what you are buying so you can get plenty of it!

If you are injured in an accident, McGlone Law is here to fight for you. Call (812)234-4000 for your free consultation.

02/04/2025

Prepare for the worst this year by making sure you have uninsured / underinsured motorist insurance. There is nothing worse than being injured in an accident by someone who does not have insurance, or does not have enough insurance, to fully compensate you for your injuries.

Uninsured / underinsured motorist insurance is insurance that you buy from your insurance company and is used in this very situation. It’s the cheapest type of insurance you can buy and it protects you from the very worst case scenario.

If you are injured in an accident, McGlone Law is ready to fight to get you compensated from every possible source. Call (812)234-4000 for your free consultation.

12/31/2024

Happy New Year from McGlone Law! New Year’s Eve is particularly special at McGlone Law because it is the birthday of our own Jerry McGlone and his twin brother Jim.

Jerry and Jim were the first two lawyers in the McGlone family, graduating from Indiana University School of Law in 1964. In May of 2024, 60 years later, Jerry and Jim participated in the graduation ceremony of McGlone Law’s newest addition, John McGlone.

Have fun ringing in the new year and stay safe. If you are injured in a car accident, McGlone Law is here to fight for you. Call (812)234-4000 for your free consultation.

12/30/2024

‼️WARNING‼️
Your holiday celebration could lead to jail time EVEN IF you act responsibly and do not drive while under the influence.

Indiana recently passed a law that could land you in prison for 2-12 years. If you cause an auto accident that results in death and have any trace of an illegal drug in your blood (including ma*****na), you are guilty EVEN IF you are not under the influence of the drug at the time of the accident.

For example, you could go to a New Year’s Eve party in Illinois and smoke some ma*****na, where it is completely legal. Then 2 weeks later you are driving in Indiana completely sober and unimpaired when you make a simple mistake that causes an accident and unfortunately results in death. You could go to prison for up to 12 years because you have traces of ma*****na in your blood, which last for up to 30 days, even though the ma*****na does not affect a person’s senses longer than 1 day and did nothing to cause the accident.

Please be aware of this and protect yourself. Please share. If you are injured in an accident McGlone Law is here to protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.

12/23/2024

Each holiday season brings a surge in demand for deliveries, and for many companies this results in hiring temporary or contract drivers to supplement their internal capacity. The holidays can see more accidents because of lack of sufficient training, driver fatigue, poor vehicle maintenance, and seasonal road congestion. Read more on our blog:

Discover why holiday driving is more dangerous: increased travel, icy roads, and more lead to a spike in accidents during Christmas and New Year’s.

12/20/2024

Merry Christmas from the three generations of attorneys at McGlone Law!

12/06/2024

After an accident, people often aren't focused on documenting how they're affected. But lack of specific details about your pain levels, medical appointments, and the impact on daily life makes it challenging to build a strong case. Read our blog on best practices for keeping a personal injury journal, including how to protect the confidentiality of your journal from opposing counsel, how often to journal, and what to include.

Learn how keeping an injury journal can strengthen your personal injury case. McGlone Law in Indiana & Illinois explains what to document after an accident to improve your chances of a favorable outcome.

12/05/2024

Insurance claims adjustors work for the insurance company, not you. Their primary goal is to settle claims for as little money as possible, which often means offering you less than what your claim might be worth. Click below to read more about how to navigate conversations with insurance adjusters.

Learn how to negotiate a settlement with an insurance claims adjustor, avoid common pitfalls, and know when to seek legal help to ensure you get a fair settlement for your claim.

11/30/2024

Happy Small Business Saturday! Lots of great local vendors at Meadows, The Red Barn on Poplar, and Twelve Points. Get out and support local businesses today and everyday!

Thinking of starting your own small business? Don’t let your personal assets be put at risk. Come see us at McGlone Law to set up an LLC. Call (812)234-4000 for your free consultation.