Injured In A Car Wreck? Call Us Today!

The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, represent people injured in car / truck crashes and accidents as well as other personal injury cases.  The law firm is located in Northwest Indiana, in Merrillville.  If necessary, law suits are brought against those people and entities that are responsible for your injuries.

If you were injured in an accident and it was not your fault, please feel free to call Schlyer & Associates at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with one of our personal injury lawyers.

Here are some of the typical questions we are asked by our potential clients after they are injured.

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, train crashes, premises liability incidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, casino injuries, 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 & Associatesare 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, and Cafe Fondue

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

Aggressive Trial Attorneys In Northwest Indiana - Car Crashes, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents and More

The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, represent people injured in car / truck crashes and accidents as well as other personal injury cases.  The law firm is located in Northwest Indiana, in Merrillville.  If necessary, law suits are brought against those people and entities that are responsible for your injuries.

If you were injured in an accident and it was not your fault, please feel free to call Schlyer & Associates at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free meeting with one of our personal injury lawyers.

Here are some of the typical questions we are asked by our potential clients after they are injured.

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, train crashes, premises liability incidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, casino injuries, 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 & Associatesare 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, and Cafe Fondue

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

Tips For Driving In the Snow

The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, share the best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it.

Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared (TIPS), and that you know how to handle road conditions.

It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles. Consult your owner's manual for tips specific to your vehicle.

Driving safely on icy roads

1. Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
2. Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
3. Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
4. Keep your lights and windshield clean.
5. Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
6. Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
7. Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
8. Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
9. Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

If your rear wheels skid:

1. Take your foot off the accelerator.
2. Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
3. If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
4. If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.
5. If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal.

If your front wheels skid:

1. Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
2. As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.

If you get stuck:

1. Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper.
2. Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.
3. Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.
4. Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.
5. Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.
6. Try rocking your vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.
   Source: National Safety Council, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Washington State Government Information & Services & The Weather Channel.

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,casino accidents, train accidents, intersection accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bike accidents, casino injuries, medical malpractice, nursing errors, hospital negligence, slip and falls at stores, slip & falls at restaurants, 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 & Associatesare 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 Foods and Cosmo Prof (a distributor of beauty products to licensed professionals).

Posted by Attorney David R. Novak

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

Spring Car Care Tips From The Aggressive Trial Lawyers In Northwest Indiana

It is now spring time in Northwest Indiana (we hope the rain eases off), a good time for aspring cleaning of your vehicle and a great time to ensure your vehicle is safe for the upcoming summer driving season.  The attorneys and staff at the Merrillville, Indiana law firm of Schlyer & Associates have a few things for you to consider doing this spring to your vehicle.

If you are mechanically inclined, with the right tools and know how, we have prepared a simple list of items you should do to make sure your vehicle is in good working order this year.  If you are not very mechanically inclined, and if you do not have the right tools or know how, please schedule an appointment with your mechanic or dealership for a spring check-up of your vehicle.

Schlyer & Associates have listed a few helpful ideas you (or your mechanic) should check and / or do to your vehicle.

Batteries: Test and replace old or weak batteries, especially those more than three years old. Winter can be very hard on vehicle batteries.  It can be cheaper than a tow and replacement on the road.

Tires, wheels: Cold weather can reduce tire pressure, so make sure all tires, including the spare, are properly inflated and balanced, and wheels are properly aligned. Inflate tires to their recommended pressure - check the inside of your vehicle door to find out what the proper air pressure should be. Under-inflated tires can reduce fuel economy by up to 3.3 percent (very important when gas is $4.00 a gallon) can  cause premature tire failure and are a safety hazard.

Belts and hoses: Inspect and replace worn or cracked belts, as well as hoses that are blistered, brittle or too soft. Belts and hoses older than five years, even if they look intact, might need to be replaced.

Brakes: A spring checkup can uncover any winter damage. Inspect the brake system, including lines, hoses, and parking brake. Inspect brake fluid for proper level. Low brake fluid can be an indication of excessive brake wear or fluid leak. Have the brake linings/pads inspected and measured.

Suspension: Deep potholes aren't friendly to shocks and struts. An inspection to determine wear or leaks can alleviate bigger issues down the road.

Inspect the antifreeze/coolant level, making sure the coolant used meets the specifications listed in the vehicle owner's manual.

Oil Change: Check oil level regularly and change the oil every three months or 3000 miles, whichever comes first, for top performance and longer engine life.

Check the transmission fluid for correct level. Check the owner's manual for the right type of transmission fluid to use and the proper interval for service and replacement. Watch for leaks that can cause your transmission to fail.

Inspect power steering fluid for proper levels. Low power steering fluid can cause damage to the power steering system and lead to premature power steering failure.

Inspect windshield wiper blades for wear and cracks, ideally each spring and fall. GM recommends replacement of blades that look worn. Also inspect and replace the rear wiper blade, if equipped. Don't forget to check the windshield washer fluid.

Inspect and replace the engine air filter and the cabin air filter: Replace as necessary.

Inspect steering components and steering linkage: Replace as necessary.

Apply a protectant: Any vinyl surface including the dashboard, seats and the steering wheel are susceptible to cracking, sun damage and fading — be sure to apply a protectant at the beginning of the season and touch-up regularly.

Interior clean-up:  Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum! Be sure to throw away any unwanted garbage that has hibernated under your seats over the winter. And now is the time to store your winter vehicle mats in the garage.

Wash your vehicle: Most important, right?   A clean vehicle runs better, right? Not necessarily, but it does make the vehicle look better.  Just like a good maintenance program prolongs the life and performance of your vehicle, all vehicles regardless of the finish (clear coat, acrylic, enamel, etc.) require regular washing throughout the year. To preserve your vehicle’s shine and protect the surface, wax your vehicle once it has dried completely.

Clean the underbody: Do not forget the underside of your vehicle.   In addition to washing the exterior, be sure to spray the underbody and underneath the rear and front bumpers to rinse away any salt build-up which can lead to erosion and rusting. Use a high-pressure sprayer or garden hose for best results.

The attorneys and staff at the law firm of Schlyer & Associates hope you are safe when you are traveling.  Many times, simple maintenance can help you either avoid a crash or from getting stuck on the side of the road.

Call Schlyer & Associates if you are injured or need to file bankruptcy: If you are ever injured or need to file bankruptcy, please think of Schlyer & Associates first.  The attorneys at Schlyer & Associates have experience in many types of injury and product 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 case, 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.  We can also help you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13  bankruptcy if you live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana only.  We are a Debt Relief Agency.  We can help you file an Affordable Bankruptcy.

Your Affordable Bankruptcy is only a phone call away if you live in communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Munster, Whiting,Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lake Station, Crown Point, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, South Haven or Beverly Shores.

We are located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana   46410.  Our office is located across the street from Eye Care Plus and Spill the Beans gourmet coffee shop, near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30.

Call us today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule your free consultation and to show us your well maintained, clean car.  Remember, no fee unless successful.

Posted by Schlyer & Associates - Aggressive Trial Lawyers