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Indiana Bicyclist Dies After Car Crash

mschiller — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:38:40 +0000

A bicyclist died days after being struck by a car, reports fox59.com. The car crash occurred in Hancock County, Indiana. The bicyclist was riding down 600 West Road on Tuesday night when a car hit her sending her into a ditch. The driver of the car stated the bicyclist did not have any reflective gear and it was very dark.

Personal injury claims are not limited to people riding in cars. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists can bring claims against drivers if the facts are in their favor. Attorney Matthew Schiller can help you if you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident. Call Attorney Schiller today at 888 578 3100 or 317 578 2100 for a free consultation. Log on to www.indypersonalinjury.com for more information.

New Program To Give Indiana Homeowners Money To Keep Homes

mschiller — Thu, 26 May 2011 21:05:59 +0000

In a news report by www.theindychannel.com, it was revealed that Hoosier homeowners who are facing foreclosure will soon be in a position to keep their homes due to federal grant of $221 million. Under this new option, families can qualify for up to $18,000 which can be used to catch up their payments or pay down the principal mortgage balance. Advocates for the Foreclosure Prevention Network are excited at this new program due to the fact that options for those who didn’t qualify for a loan modification are now available. Officials say this program will be available until the year 2017 or as long as there is money in the fund.

For more information on foreclosure assistance, please contact your local foreclosure attorney at (888)578-3100 or at www.SchillerandKooi.com.

Two School Buses Involved in Auto Accident in Indiana

mschiller — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:45:03 +0000

Two school buses collided when the driver of one of the buses became distracted with an unruly child and rear ended the other bus, reports wishtv.com. The impact caused the bus to run off the road and into a small embankment. More than 100 children were on the buses at the time, but only 10 to 15 were taken to local hospitals with possible bodily injury. Several students were stabilized at the scene by emergency personnel.

Auto accident cases where schools and school buses are involved can be complex and different timelines than regular auto accidents. Attorney Matthew Schiller has the experience necessary to deal with cases where schools are involved. Call Attorney Schiller today at 888 578 3100 or 317 578 2100 if you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident. You can also log on to www.personalinjuryindy.com for more information.

Indiana Man in Stable Condition after Motorcycle Accident

mschiller — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:35:57 +0000

A motorcyclist was flown by air ambulance to Indianapolis after a motorcycle crash on I 65, reports wishtv.com. Witnesses stated a van cut off the motorcyclist causing a collision that sent the man flying off of his motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet and sustained head injuries and road rash as a result. Officials say the man is in stable condition.

With warmer weather more motorcyclists hit the road, and inevitably the number of motorcycle accidents rises. Motorcyclists have rights when it comes to injuries caused by accidents. Call Attorney Matthew Schiller if you or a loved one are victims of a motorcycle accident. Call today at 888 578 3100 or 317 578 2100 to schedule your free consultation. You can also log on to www.indypersonalinjury.com.

Short Sales May Offer New Alternative For Some Homeowners

mschiller — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:23:28 +0000

With the number of foreclosures at an all time high, homeowners are in a frenzy to seek relief. While some prefer the most popular option of a loan modification, there are still a great number of those that don’t qualify and are forced into a short sale by their lender. The one thing that all of these homeowners have in common is that they currently owe more on their home than what it’s worth. Therefore, the home is considered “underwater.” In order to alleviate the stress and headaches, more lenders are offering short sales; which basically allow you to sell your home for less than what’s owed on it. The main drawback to executing a short sale is that you may be held liable for the difference. For example, if you currently owe $150,000 on your home and with help from a realtor, you short sell it for $100,000, that leaves a balance of $50,000 that the mortgage company may want to capitalize on. In some instances, the lender will seek and be awarded a default judgement on the $50,000. In other cases, they will simply write it off. The next big hurdle you will face is the IRS. They will declare that $50,000 as income and seek to collect income taxes on it. However, the good news is that with the help of a tax professional, there is a form you can file stating that you are insolvent and are unable to pay those taxes and they can be subsequently discharged. Please take note that your credit score will still be adversely affected by a short sale as some lending institutions may still view it as a foreclosure.

For more information, please contact your local short sale attorney at (888)578-3100 or at www.SchillerandKooi.com.

Foreclosure Crisis May Not Be Over Yet

mschiller — Fri, 20 May 2011 20:47:11 +0000

Despite numerous homeowners attempting home retention options as alternatives to foreclosure, the amount of homes lost to the process continues to remain steady. A recent story by www.msnbc.msn.com states that since the peak of the housing market in 2006, nearly 6.5 million homes have been lost to foreclosure and the amount of delinquent homeowners is somewhere north of 4 million. Many experts credit these numbers to the fact that banks were previously aggressively proceeding with the process. In a bit of good news, the number of mortgage loans that were anywhere from 30-90 days overdue have decreased by over 800,000. Despite the fact that these numbers may sound appealing to some, any homeowner who is delinquent on their payments or are facing imminent default are strongly urged to seek foreclosure prevention options such as a loan modification.

For more information, please contact your loan modification lawyer at (888)578-3100 or at www.SchillerandKooi.com.

School Bus Involved in Indiana Auto Accident

mschiller — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:42:01 +0000

A school bus with 40 students on board rear ended a mulch truck in Lawrence, Indiana, reports wishtv.com. The crash happened on 52nd St and Pendleton Pike. Officials say the truck was pulling into a gas station when it was rear ended. Three students were sent to the hospital to be checked out for possible bodily injuries.

Personal injury rights extend to passengers travelling in any of the vehicles at the time of the accident. Passengers who have been hurt in an accident may have to deal with more than one insurance company causing unwanted stress. Attorney Matthew Schiller can help you deal with insurance companies. Call 888 578 3100 or 317 578 2100 today for a free consultation. You can also log on to www.indypersonalinjury.com for more information.

New Indiana Bill Requires Lenders To Acknowledge Offers On Short Sales

mschiller — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:36:18 +0000

For homeowners who are or have been faced with executing a short sale now have more leverage when it comes to dealing with their bank. In a report released by www.trulia.com, under Indiana House Bill 1359, all lenders are now required to acknowledge any written offer in connection with a short sale in which the mortgage is at least 60 days delinquent. The lenders will also be required to respond to the offer within 30 business days. Also, those making the offer will now have to be notified by the bank once their offer is received. Most real estate investors and experts hope that this new bill will help properties sell quicker and alleviate the stress and headaches of short selling properties.

For more information, please contact your local short sale attorney at (888)578-3100 or on the web at www.SchillerandKooi.com.

Man Dies in Indiana Workplace Accident

mschiller — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:33:41 +0000

One man died and another was injured in a workplace accident at a Manufacturing plant in Lafayette, Indiana, reports wlfi.com. Officials say two men were pinned down between a fork lift truck and a semi trailer on an unloading dock of the plant. One man was declared dead on the scene by the Coroner’s Office. The second victim suffered injuries to his arm. He is being treated at Franciscan St Elizabeth’s East Hospital.

Accidents at the workplace can not always be prevented. Indiana law provides for rights for workers that have been injured at their workplace. Attorney Matthew Schiller has experience in handling worker’s compensation cases and help you if you’ve suffered an injury while at work. Call Attorney Schiller for a free consultation at 888 578 3100 or 317 578 2100.

Foreclosures Down In Indiana

mschiller — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:35:55 +0000

The foreclosure statistics for this spring have decreased again according to a report released by www.wishtv.com. RealtyTrac states that the number of foreclosure filings are currently at a 40 month low according to public records. These figures come in light of the recent announcement that Gov. Mitch Daniels will soon sign a bill preventing lenders to proceed with a foreclosure filing as long as the borrower is either in or under review for a loan modification. State officials hope that a combination of these factors will trigger a stronger local economy and higher home values.

For more information on foreclosure prevention, please contact your local foreclosure attorney at (888)578-3100 or on the web at www.SchillerandKooi.com.