Westinghouse Ceiling Fans Recalled - Shock and Fire Hazards

The Indiana personal injury law firm, Schlyer & Associates, Aggressive Trial Lawyers, is warning of a recall issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission of about 7,000 imported by Westinghouse Lighting Corp., of Philadelphia, Pa.

According to the recall notice, the two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan’s maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers. Ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall. “Westinghouse” is printed on the fan’s ceiling canopy.

The recalled fans were sold at various home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.

If you have one of the recalled fans, you should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting at (888) 417-6222 for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.

The Aggressive Trial Lawyers at Schlyer & Associates have the experience to represent you in many types of personal injury cases or other legal matters.

The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in many types of personal injury cases. For example, the lawyers at Schlyer & Associates represent individuals hurt in car accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, car crashes, collisions, plane crashes, slip and falls, premises liability incidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, medical malpractice, nursing errors, hospital negligence, surgical mistakes, burns, amputations, brain injuries, medication errors, pharmacy errors, premises liability, workers compensation, construction accidents, industrial accidents, traffic accidents, wrongful death claims, explosions, FELA cases, defective products, product liability, negligence claims and many other injury cases. Many cases are settled before a law suit is filed. If not, the attorneys will work with you to prepare your case for trial and seek a jury verdict to compensate you for your harms and losses.

If you believe you have a legal matter to discuss with us, please contact Schlyer & Associates today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with an Aggressive Trial Lawyer to discuss the compensation and recovery you may be entitled to receive.

The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Griffith, Highland, Gary, Whiting, Munster, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, Valparaiso, Hebron, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. Many of the Aggressive Trial Lawyers at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

If you need a personal injury attorney or need to file a personal Affordable Bankruptcy, we are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, down the street from Excel Academies of Cosmetology, Ted's Imported FoodsandCosmo Prof (a distributor of beauty products to licensed professionals).

Posted by Attorney David R. Novak

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

In Debt? Cannot Pay Bills? We Can Help You File An Affordable Bankruptcy

At Schlyer & Associates, an Affordable Bankruptcy law firm in Northwest Indiana, our goal is to help you in your financial difficulties by helping you declare an Affordable Bankruptcy.

Are you wondering if it is time for you to consider declaring an Affordable Bankruptcy?

Here are a few questions to ask yourself to see if it is time for you to call us for a free Affordable Bankruptcy consultation.

Are you borrowing money to pay debts?

Are you using one credit card to pay another?

Getting payday loans or borrowing from family and friends?

Are you borrowing from any retirement funds to pay debts?

Are you struggling to make minimum payments?

Are you selling your assets and possessions to pay debts?

Are you being contacted at all hours of the day by annoying creditor phone calls and mailings?

Are your wages being garnished by a creditor?

Are you being summoned to Court by your creditors?

If your answer to any of the above questions are yes, it may be time to declare bankruptcy. Call our Merrillville office at (219) 757-0225 to set up your free Affordable Bankruptcy meeting with one of our bankruptcy lawyers. We can talk with you about how you can declare Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Dealing with financial difficulties can be a stressful time on you and your loved ones. Let us help you feel financially healthy again!

Schlyer & Associates Can Help You File an Affordable Bankruptcy
Many people have struggled financially and have had to make the decision to declare an Affordable Bankruptcy. Remember, you are not alone and at Schlyer & Associates, you will not be judged or be made to feel embarrassed. We are here to help. We are a debt relief agency.

I do not live near your office, can you still represent me?
Absolutely. You can live just about anywhere and we can still represent you. However, most of our clients do live near our office. The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Whiting Munster, Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. It does not matter if your case is from Indiana or Illinois, since many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Where Can I Find the law office of Schlyer & Associates?
We are located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. We are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, across the street from the Merrillville Post Office, Cafe Fondue and the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Call us today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule your free meeting.


Posted by Attorney David R. Novak

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled - Locks Can Fail

The Merrillville personal injury law firm, Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, is warning of a recall issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission of about 900,000 Push ‘N Snap Cabinet Locks imported by Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Indiana.

According to the recall notice, young children can disengage the cabinet locks, allowing access to cabinet contents and posing the risk of injury, due to dangerous or unsafe items. DJG has received 200 reports of locks that did not adequately secure the cabinet, including reports of damaged locks. Of the reported incidents, the firm is aware of 140 children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years who were able to disengage the locks and gain access to the cabinet’s contents. In three of the reported incidents, the children who gained access swallowed or handled dishwashing detergent, window cleaner or oven cleaner, and were treated, observed and released from emergency treatment centers.



Photograph from the recall notice.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall involves Safety 1st Push ‘N Snap cabinet locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442. The model numbers are printed on the back of the product and on packaging. The locks are used to secure cabinets with two straps that wrap around the knobs or handles on a cabinet door. When the product is in the “lock” position, a green triangle is shown through a window on the device. The Safety 1st logo is embossed on the front of the lock. Locks manufactured between January 2004 and November 2010 are included in the recall. The date of manufacture is embossed on the back. The arrow on the date wheel points to the month and the numbers of either side of arrow represent the year of manufacture.

The recalled locks were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2004 through February 2012 for between $2 and $4.

If you have any of the recalled locks, you should immediately remove the recalled locks from cabinets and contact DJG at (866) 762-3212 for a free replacement Push ‘N Snap lock with model numbers HS158 or HS159. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children.

What should you do if you were injured and it was not your fault?
If you have been injured, please contact the law firm of Schlyer & Associates. The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in many types of injury and product cases and can represent you in your claim.

What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, have experience in many types of personal injury cases. For example, the lawyers at Schlyer & Associates represent individuals hurt in car accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, car crashes, collisions, plane crashes, slip and falls, premises liability incidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, medical malpractice, nursing errors, hospital negligence, surgical mistakes, burns, amputations, brain injuries, medication errors, pharmacy errors, premises liability, workers compensation, construction accidents, industrial accidents, traffic accidents, wrongful death claims, explosions, FELA cases, defective products, product liability, negligence claims and many other injury cases. Many cases are settled before a law suit is filed. If not, the attorneys will work with you to prepare your case for trial and seek a jury verdict to compensate you for your harms and losses.

How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer at Schlyer & Associates?
There is no fee unless successful. If you believe you have a case or other legal matter, please contact Schlyer & Associates today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with an Aggressive Trial Lawyer to discuss the compensation and recovery you may be entitled to receive. Many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Schlyer & Associates Can Help You File an Affordable Bankruptcy
Many people have struggled financially and have had to make the decision to file an Affordable Bankruptcy. Remember, you are not alone and at Schlyer & Associates, you will not be judged or be made to feel embarrassed. We are here to help. We are a debt relief agency.

Please call the Northwest Indiana law firm of Schlyer & Associates at (219) 757-0225 to set up your free bankruptcy consultation with one of our Affordable Bankruptcy attorneys. Dealing with financial difficulties can be a stressful time on you and your loved ones. We will help you file an Affordable Bankruptcy.

I do not live near your office, can you still represent me?
Absolutely. You can live just about anywhere and we can still represent you. However, most of our clients do live near our office. The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Whiting Munster, Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. It does not matter if your case is from Indiana or Illinois, since many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Where Can I Find the law office of Schlyer & Associates?
We are located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. We are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, across the street from the Merrillville Post Office, Cafe Fondue and the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Call us today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule your free meeting. Injured? Don't Settle For Less.

Remember, no personal injury fee unless successful.


Posted by Attorney David Novak

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

I Was Hurt At Work - I Want A Workers Compensation Lawyer

The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, represent people who are injured. It does not matter if you were injured at work, at a store, in a car crash, or otherwise. Call Schlyer & Associates today to get the representation you deserve.

I was injured at work. Now I am hurting. Should I talk to a lawyer about my workers compensation claim?
Yes. If you have been injured at work, please contact the law firm of Schlyer & Associates. The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience workers compensation cases in Indiana and Illinois and can help you with your claim.

What Benefits Can I Receive With A Workers Compensation Claim?
In essence, you are entitled to receive three (3) types of benefits with a workers compensation claim. Your employer should pay your medical bills for your work related injury, you should receive a portion of your regular weekly wage and you should receive a lump sum benefit payment when you have reached maximum medical improvement. Please call us today for more information about your particular Indiana or Illinois workers compensation issue.

Besides workers compensation cases, what other types of injury cases can you help me with?

Besides handling Indiana and Illinois workers compensation claims, the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in many types of personal injury situations. For example, the lawyers at Schlyer & Associates represent individuals hurt in car accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, car crashes, plane crashes, slip and falls, premises liability incidents, dog bites, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, traffic accidents, wrongful death claims, explosions, FELA cases, defective products, product liability, negligence claims and many other types of injury cases. Many cases are settled before a law suit is filed. But we to not plan to simply settle your case. We work on each case as if it was going to trial. If your case does not settle, the attorneys will work with you to prepare your case for trial and seek a jury verdict to compensate you for your harms and losses.

How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer at Schlyer & Associates for my workers compensation case?
If you believe you have an Indiana or Illinois workers compensation claim, please contact Schlyer & Associates today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with an Aggressive Trial Lawyer to discuss the compensation and recovery you may be entitled to receive. Many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

I do not live near your office, can you still represent me?
Absolutely. You can live just about anywhere and we can still represent you. However, most of our clients do live near our office. The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Whiting Munster, Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. It does not matter if your case is from Indiana or Illinois, since many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Where Can I Find the law office of Schlyer & Associates?
We are located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. We are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, across the street from the Merrillville Post Office, Cafe Fondue and the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Call us today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule your free meeting. Remember, no fee unless successful.

Posted by Attorney David R. Novak

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

Reward Offered For Missing Doctor

Our former client, Dr. Promila Mehta Paul is still missing and her family is offering rewards for information. The Highland and Munster, Indiana police departments need your help to locate her and information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who are responsible for her death.

We were Dr. Mehta's personal injury lawyers in prior car crashes. She was involved in two separate accidents, including one crash with her ex-husband, Dr. Shashi Damon Paul. Dr. Paul is a pediatrician with an office in Munster, Indiana.

The various Northwest Indiana newspapers The Times and the Post Tribune have published stories about the reward offered for Dr. Mehta. The Chicago Tribune has also published a story today about the reward offered. Please feel free to search their websites for more information about her disappearance.

However, lately, there has been little news reported about her situation. Someone knows information that may help the police locate her. The police need your help.

Dr. Mehta lived in Munster, Indiana and her office was located in Highland, Indiana. She was an ophthalmologist who has practiced in the area for many many years.

We at Schlyer & Associates hope the Highland and Munster police departments all the best in their search for Dr. Mehta. We hope she is found alive and well. We hope nothing ill-toward has happened to her.

Police are looking for her missing light-colored Toyota RAV-4 that may have Indiana license plate DW2031 or California plate 6LHZ319.

If you have any information which may lead to the whereabouts of Dr. Mehta or have any information which you believe may be helpful to the investigation, you should immediately contact Highland Police Commander George Georgeff at 838-3181 or Munster Police Sgt. Steven Kovacik at 836-6600.

Our law office is located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. Our office phone number is (219) 757-0225. We will direct any information we receive to the proper authorities.



Posted by Schlyer & Associates, P.C.

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

Fire Hazard Prompts Lenovo Recall Of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers

The Northwest Indiana personal injury law firm of Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, is warning of a recall issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, of 50,500 Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers since a defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard.



Photograph from the recall notice.

According to the recall notice, the recalled all-in-one desktop computers, or PCs, are flat-panel monitors with the PC integrated into the monitor housing itself. The power supplies are also inside the monitor or PC housing. The computer chassis has a matte black finish with the brand name "ThinkCentre" in the lower left hand corner of the monitor front. The recalled desktop model numbers are M90z and M70z along with the serial number and manufacturing date code can be found on a label on the underside of the unit. Only certain of the M70z and M90z computers built in this time frame are affected. Consumers will need to check the serial number on their computer with Lenovo to determine if it is subject to this recall.

The recalled computers were sold online at Lenovo’s websites, by telephone and direct sales through Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide from May 2010 through January 2012 for about $500 for the M70z model and $800 for the M90z model.

If you have one of the recalled computers, you should immediately stop using the computer, unplug the power supply and contact Lenovo toll-free at (855)248-2194to determine if your computer is included in the recall and to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the power supply.

The Aggressive Trial Lawyers at Schlyer & Associates have the experience to represent you in many types of personal injury cases or other legal matters.

The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in many types of personal injury cases. For example, the lawyers at Schlyer & Associates represent individuals hurt in car accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, car crashes, collisions, plane crashes, slip and falls, premises liability incidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, medical malpractice, nursing errors, hospital negligence, surgical mistakes, burns, amputations, brain injuries, medication errors, pharmacy errors, premises liability, workers compensation, construction accidents, industrial accidents, traffic accidents, wrongful death claims, explosions, FELA cases, defective products, product liability, negligence claims and many other injury cases. Many cases are settled before a law suit is filed. If not, the attorneys will work with you to prepare your case for trial and seek a jury verdict to compensate you for your harms and losses.

If you believe you have a legal matter to discuss with us, please contact Schlyer & Associates today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with an Aggressive Trial Lawyer to discuss the compensation and recovery you may be entitled to receive.

The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Griffith, Highland, Gary, Whiting, Munster, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, Valparaiso, Hebron, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. Many of the Aggressive Trial Lawyers at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

If you need a personal injury attorney or need to file a personal Affordable Bankruptcy, we are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, down the street from Excel Academies of Cosmetology, Ted's Imported FoodsandCosmo Prof (a distributor of beauty products to licensed professionals).

Posted by Attorney David R. Novak

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

Reminder - Adjust Your Clocks This Weekend

Do not forget to adjust your clocks this weekend. Most of us will simply adjust our clocks before we go to sleep on Saturday night.

A reminder from Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers in Merrillville, Indiana.

What should you do if you were injured and it was not your fault?

If you have been injured, please contact the law firm of Schlyer & Associates. The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in many types of injury and product cases and can represent you in your claim.

What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, have experience in many types of personal injury cases. For example, the lawyers at Schlyer & Associates represent individuals hurt in car accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, car crashes, collisions, plane crashes, slip and falls, premises liability incidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, medical malpractice, nursing errors, hospital negligence, surgical mistakes, burns, amputations, brain injuries, medication errors, pharmacy errors, premises liability, workers compensation, construction accidents, industrial accidents, traffic accidents, wrongful death claims, explosions, FELA cases, defective products, product liability, negligence claims and many other injury cases. Many cases are settled before a law suit is filed. If not, the attorneys will work with you to prepare your case for trial and seek a jury verdict to compensate you for your harms and losses.

How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer at Schlyer & Associates?
There is no fee unless successful. If you believe you have a case or other legal matter, please contact Schlyer & Associates today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with an Aggressive Trial Lawyer to discuss the compensation and recovery you may be entitled to receive. Many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Schlyer & Associates Can Help You File an Affordable Bankruptcy
Many people have struggled financially and have had to make the decision to file an Affordable Bankruptcy. Remember, you are not alone and at Schlyer & Associates, you will not be judged or be made to feel embarrassed. We are here to help. We are a debt relief agency.

Please call the Northwest Indiana law firm of Schlyer & Associates at (219) 757-0225 to set up your free bankruptcy consultation with one of our Affordable Bankruptcy attorneys. Dealing with financial difficulties can be a stressful time on you and your loved ones. We will help you file an Affordable Bankruptcy.

I do not live near your office, can you still represent me?
Absolutely. You can live just about anywhere and we can still represent you. However, most of our clients do live near our office. The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Whiting Munster, Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. It does not matter if your case is from Indiana or Illinois, since many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Where Can I Find the law office of Schlyer & Associates?
We are located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. We are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, across the street from the Merrillville Post Office, Cafe Fondue and the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Call us today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule your free meeting. Injured? Don't Settle For Less.

Remember, no personal injury fee unless successful.


Posted by Attorney David Novak

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

Rewards Offered For Information About Missing Doctor

Our former client, Dr. Promila Mehta Paul is still missing and her family is offering rewards for information. The Highland and Munster, Indiana police departments need your help to locate her and information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who are responsible for her death.

As we have noted before, we were Dr. Mehta's personal injury lawyers previously. She was involved in two separate car crashes, including one crash with her ex-husband, Dr. Shashi Damon Paul. Dr. Paul is a pediatrician with an office in Munster, Indiana.

The various Northwest Indiana newspapers The Times and the Post Tribune have published stories about the reward offered for Dr. Mehta. The Chicago Tribune has also published a story today about the reward offered. Please feel free to search their websites for more information about her disappearance.

However, lately, there has been little news reported about her situation. Someone knows information that may help the police locate her. The police need your help.

Dr. Mehta lived in Munster, Indiana and her office was located in Highland, Indiana. She was an ophthalmologist who has practiced in the area for many many years.

We at Schlyer & Associates hope the Highland and Munster police departments all the best in their search for Dr. Mehta. We hope she is found alive and well. We hope nothing ill-toward has happened to her.

Police are looking for her missing light-colored Toyota RAV-4 that may have Indiana license plate DW2031 or California plate 6LHZ319.

If you have any information which may lead to the whereabouts of Dr. Mehta or have any information which you believe may be helpful to the investigation, you should immediately contact Highland Police Commander George Georgeff at 838-3181 or Munster Police Sgt. Steven Kovacik at 836-6600.

Our law office is located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. Our office phone number is (219) 757-0225. We will direct any information we receive to the proper authorities.



Posted by Schlyer & Associates, P.C.

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

We Are Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, represent people who are injured. It does not matter if you were injured by a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, at a hospital, at work, at a store, in a car crash, or otherwise. Call Schlyer & Associates today to get the representation you deserve.

I Think My Doctor Did Something Wrong. It May Be Medical Malpractice. Should I Talk to a Lawyer?
Yes. If you think you are a victim of medical malpractice, please contact the law firm of Schlyer & Associates. The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in representing victims of medical malpractice in Indiana, Illinois and throughout the United States and can help you with your claim.

Besides medical malpractice cases, what other types of personal injury cases can you help me with?
The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in many types of personal injury cases. For example, the lawyers at Schlyer & Associates represent individuals hurt in car accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, car crashes, plane crashes, slip and falls, premises liability incidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, medical malpractice, nursing errors, hospital negligence, surgical mistakes, burns, amputations, brain injuries, medication errors, pharmacy errors, premises liability, workers compensation, construction accidents, industrial accidents, traffic accidents, wrongful death claims, explosions, FELA cases, defective products, product liability, negligence claims and many other injury cases. Many cases are settled before a law suit is filed. If not, the attorneys will work with you to prepare your case for trial and seek a jury verdict to compensate you for your harms and losses.

How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer at Schlyer & Associates for my medical malpractice case?
If you believe you have an Indiana or Illinois medical malpractice claim, please contact Schlyer & Associates today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with an Aggressive Trial Lawyer to discuss the compensation and recovery you may be entitled to receive. Many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois. There is no fee until successful. In Indiana and Illinois, the amount of the attorneys fee is set by statute. We can discuss those fee levels during the free meeting.

I do not live near your office, can you still represent me?
Absolutely. You can live just about anywhere and we can still represent you. However, most of our clients do live near our office. The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Whiting Munster, Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. It does not matter if your case is from Indiana or Illinois, since many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Where Can I Find the law office of Schlyer & Associates?
We are located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. We are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, across the street from the Merrillville Post Office, Cafe Fondue and the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Call us today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule your free meeting. Remember, no fee unless successful.


Posted by Attorney David R. Novak

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

LED Night Lights Recalled Lawyers Warn

The Northwest Indiana personal injury law firm, Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers is warning of a recall issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission of 227,000 LED night lights imported by American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, New Jersey.

According to the recall notice, an electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.




Photograph from the recall notice.

The recalled LED night lights were sold at hardware stores, home centers and lighting showrooms from March 2009 through October 2010 for about $6.

If you have any of the recalled LED night lights, you should immediately stop using the recalled night lights, remove them from the wall sockets and contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 for instructions on receiving a full refund.

What should you do if you were injured and it was not your fault?
If you have been injured, please contact the law firm of Schlyer & Associates. The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in many types of injury and product cases and can represent you in your claim.

What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, have experience in many types of personal injury cases. For example, the lawyers at Schlyer & Associates represent individuals hurt in car accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, car crashes, collisions, plane crashes, slip and falls, premises liability incidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, medical malpractice, nursing errors, hospital negligence, surgical mistakes, burns, amputations, brain injuries, medication errors, pharmacy errors, premises liability, workers compensation, construction accidents, industrial accidents, traffic accidents, wrongful death claims, explosions, FELA cases, defective products, product liability, negligence claims and many other injury cases. Many cases are settled before a law suit is filed. If not, the attorneys will work with you to prepare your case for trial and seek a jury verdict to compensate you for your harms and losses.

How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer at Schlyer & Associates?
There is no fee unless successful. If you believe you have a case or other legal matter, please contact Schlyer & Associates today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with an Aggressive Trial Lawyer to discuss the compensation and recovery you may be entitled to receive. Many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Schlyer & Associates Can Help You File an Affordable Bankruptcy
Many people have struggled financially and have had to make the decision to file an Affordable Bankruptcy. Remember, you are not alone and at Schlyer & Associates, you will not be judged or be made to feel embarrassed. We are here to help. We are a debt relief agency.

Please call the Northwest Indiana law firm of Schlyer & Associates at (219) 757-0225 to set up your free bankruptcy consultation with one of our Affordable Bankruptcy attorneys. Dealing with financial difficulties can be a stressful time on you and your loved ones. We will help you file an Affordable Bankruptcy.

I do not live near your office, can you still represent me?
Absolutely. You can live just about anywhere and we can still represent you. However, most of our clients do live near our office. The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Whiting Munster, Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. It does not matter if your case is from Indiana or Illinois, since many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Where Can I Find the law office of Schlyer & Associates?
We are located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. We are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, across the street from the Merrillville Post Office, Cafe Fondue and the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Call us today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule your free meeting. Injured? Don't Settle For Less.

Remember, no personal injury fee unless successful.


Posted by Attorney David Novak

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225