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Living for Logan – A warning about distracted driving | Tauber Law
Occasionally we see a story in the news that moves us enough to repeat it and spotlight it here. This was a report featured recently on WTHR in Indianapolis. It’s a graphic example of what can happen in a split second when a driver takes his eyes off the road. Logan Scherer was a 9-year-old…
> Read MoreLiving for Logan – A warning about distracted driving
Occasionally we see a story in the news that moves us enough to repeat it and spotlight it here. This was a report featured recently on WTHR in Indianapolis. It’s a graphic example of what can happen in a split second when a driver takes his eyes off the road. Logan Scherer was a 9-year-old…
> Read MoreFall Still a High Time for Traffic Fatalities | Tauber Law
Many would think that summertime would be the highest time for deaths on the highways nationally. Indeed, it is one of the most dangerous times of the year, due to the large numbers of people traveling to vacation destinations. It also makes sense that weekends are deadlier than weekdays due to several factors, such as…
> Read MoreBaby Walker Alert! | Tauber Law
At Tauber Law Office, a slogan we often use is “We May Meet by Accident.” While we would rather meet you under happier circumstances, the reality is that we are always there for people who have suffered through the fault of others – whether it be a car or truck crash, or victim of a…
> Read MoreBaby Walker Alert!
At Tauber Law Office, a slogan we often use is “We May Meet by Accident.” While we would rather meet you under happier circumstances, the reality is that we are always there for people who have suffered through the fault of others – whether it be a car or truck crash, or victim of a…
> Read MoreFall Still a High Time for Traffic Fatalities
Many would think that summertime would be the highest time for deaths on the highways nationally. Indeed, it is one of the most dangerous times of the year, due to the large numbers of people traveling to vacation destinations. It also makes sense that weekends are deadlier than weekdays due to several factors, such as…
> Read MoreAspirin Warning | Tauber Law
It’s hard to believe that precautionary news about a simple aspirin a day has been published. Aspirin has always been thought to be a ‘wonder drug,’ effective for so many maladies. And for most people, it’s probably just fine. What’s alarming is that for decades, a daily low-dose of aspirin has been widely considered a…
> Read MoreAspirin Warning
It’s hard to believe that precautionary news about a simple aspirin a day has been published. Aspirin has always been thought to be a ‘wonder drug,’ effective for so many maladies. And for most people, it’s probably just fine. What’s alarming is that for decades, a daily low-dose of aspirin has been widely considered a…
> Read More500,000 Times Is 500,000 Times Too Many
Here in northwest Indiana, we’re in a deadly zone for truck accidents – extending from Chicago on I-65 all the way down through Indianapolis and into Kentucky. Anybody who’s driven this route can relate. The fact is, according to the National Safety Council, around 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year in the United States. Of…
> Read MoreDoes your vacation home qualify for tax deferment?
If you’re like most people, you dream of having a vacation home or a second home. It’s the ultimate way for a regular get away to relax alone, or with family and friends on Lake Michigan, nestled in the woods, or any of the other beautiful settings around our area. At Tauber Law Offices we’re…
> Read MoreIt’s the Law | Tauber Law
You may not even realize that a good number of new Indiana laws took effect on the 1st of July. From new freedom for adoptees to look at their birth records, to a new state insect, to another bump up in gas prices, we bring you up to date in this brief review. For a…
> Read MoreIt’s the Law
You may not even realize that a good number of new Indiana laws took effect on the 1st of July. From new freedom for adoptees to look at their birth records, to a new state insect, to another bump up in gas prices, we bring you up to date in this brief review. For more…
> Read MoreAdoption: A Loving Choice
My Personal Journey A major part of my work at Tauber Law Offices deals with finding good parents for children in need. Adding adoption to my practice was a given, from the moment my husband and I experienced the thrill of adopting our own daughter. Today I am forever grateful to be able to be…
> Read MoreWe Live in a Highway Danger Zone | Tauber Law
We’ve reported to you before that Northwest Indiana combined with South Chicago is one of the busiest set of commercial trucking routes in the country. And one of the deadliest. We are right in the middle of it. I-65, from Gary through Merrillville and on down through Indianapolis and into Kentucky and further south to…
> Read MoreCycling for Safety
When it seemed like winter would never end, we’re suddenly now in the summer season. While this is such a wonderful time of year for so many reasons – picnics, the kids playing summer sports, the beach, cook-outs and so much more, we’re also in the most dangerous time of year for cycling, both on…
> Read MoreThe Vital Importance of an Estate Plan | Tauber Law
An estate plan is one of the most important documents you will ever create. Some people believe that all you need is a will. The truth is, a will is only the beginning. You really need a comprehensive estate plan to fully protect you and your heirs during the many phases of life. Tauber Law…
> Read MoreThe Vital Importance of an Estate Plan
An estate plan is one of the most important documents you will ever create. Some people believe that all you need is a will. The truth is, a will is only the beginning. You really need a comprehensive estate plan to fully protect you and your heirs during the many phases of life. Tauber Law…
> Read MoreCelebrate November National Adoption Month
A Message from Tara Tauber For those of us who have experienced the joy of adoption, such as my husband and me, each day is a celebration. For the rest of you, I want to make you aware of the critical need for good people to adopt. There are millions of children in need, both…
> Read MoreDon’t Text and WALK | Tauber Law
Yes, walk. We’ve heard for many years now that texting and driving can be deadly. Now take a moment to notice how many people are using their phones while walking and not paying any attention to their surroundings. Most states have now outlawed texting and driving in some form or another. More and more states are going a…
> Read MoreIndiana High on the List for Fatalities in Train Accidents | Tauber Law
By now you have heard the tragic story about four senior citizens who were killed when a freight train struck a bus as they were traveling to an early March casino outing in Biloxi, Mississippi. Seven others were critically injured and 41 were taken to area hospitals. While we don’t hear about train accidents too…
> Read MoreSpring Means Extra Caution as Kids Play Outside
It is one of the most unimaginable tragedies for any parent. In late February, a two-year-old Greenwood, Indiana, girl died after her mother accidently backed over her in the family driveway. The child was playing in the front yard when she darted into the path of the car. Normally, most injuries to kids occur during…
> Read MoreTruckers’ Poor Health Poses a Serious Problem | Tauber Law
Most commercial truckers are good and responsible people, driving thousands of miles a year, safely picking up and delivering everything from food, to fuel, to furniture. They contribute to our economy and, like us, have families and coach their kids in soccer and baseball. However, like is the case in any line of work, there…
> Read MoreBeware of injuries to your children due to falling furniture | Tauber Law
You may have seen the video of an IKEA dresser falling on a 2-year-old boy earlier this year. Over 1.5 million have looked and have learned just what can happen if a dresser is not properly attached to a wall. If you haven’t seen it, and you are a parent with small children, you just…
> Read MoreWatch for Flying Ice and Snow When Driving | Tauber Law
Some people call them ice missiles. You’re driving down I-65 amidst the normal busy caravan of semi-trailer trucks. Suddenly, an avalanche of ice and snow slides off the roof of the vehicle and onto your windshield, blinding you. Even for a few seconds, it’s enough to cause a crash. Many feel there should be a…
> Read MoreA Multitude of Thanks | Tauber Law
There really is a lot to be thankful for, even in this year of change and turmoil. Rhett, Tara and Jared are most gracious to be working together as a family and for the gifts of our own children, relatives and friends, food and shelter. We count you as one of those friends and we…
> Read MoreTrick or Treat with Care | Tauber Law
It’s the time of year for costumes, sweets, and tricks and treats. While Halloween offers plenty of make-believe fun, it also brings real safety risks, as children dart across dark streets with their minds more on candy than on cars. Kids are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on…
> Read MoreExperts Warning Doctors Not to Prescribe Codeine to Kids | Tauber Law
During September, The American Academy of Pediatrics strengthened its warnings about prescribing codeine for children because of reports of deaths and risks for dangerous side effects including breathing problems. The academy’s advice was published in its medical journal, Pediatrics. This report echoes past warnings from the Food and Drug Administration about using codeine for kids’ coughs…
> Read MoreWarning: There could be a Time Bomb in Your Car | Tauber Law
Now, a product designed to keep you safe in your car or truck, is proving to be potentially dangerous for millions. If you haven’t heard this on the national and local news, read about it now. This is all about the largest airbag recall in U.S. history; one that has already caused dozens of injuries…
> Read MoreThis is the Time: Fatalities Involving Teen Drivers Climb High | Tauber Law
Now that Memorial Weekend is past and we are well into June, this is the time when teen drivers killed on the highways reach all-time highs. The AAA issued a news release at the first of this month (June 1, 2016), “Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes…
> Read MoreRoads Even More Deadly in 2015 | Tauber Law
This is is the time of year when motorists hit the highways in heavy numbers because of vacations and other activities. It follows that this is also the deadliest time. According to preliminary figures just out this month from the National Safety Council (NSC), traffic fatalities increased nationally by a shocking 7% in 2015 as compared with…
> Read MoreOur 2016 Safe Summer Checklist For Kids & Parents | Tauber Law
It’s officially here. For the kids, summertime should be full of fun and made of memories. Too often it is not. The National Safe Kids Campaign estimates that every year, one in four kids ages 14 and younger will sustain an injury that requires medical attention. 40% of all injury-related emergency room visits, and 42%…
> Read MoreSummer Camp – Be Prepared | Tauber Law
The kids are excited. Another school year has gone by, and many children are off to summer camp. There is vital information to keep in mind regarding summer camps. You want to make the experience a happy and safe one and provide a source of fond, life-long summer memories – and make it worry-free for you. First,…
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