2020

How Companies Can Properly Handle Frivolous Lawsuits

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Frivolous lawsuits are very stressful for companies to deal with, but they may come about one way or another. If they do and you want to put a stop to it in an effective manner, remember these legal tips.  Understand What Makes a Lawsuit Frivolous Even if you don't think there are grounds for your company to be sued in a certain situation, you may still want to find out if the case is frivolous or not.

30 December 2020

Three Misunderstandings About A Personal Injury Case That You May Have

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If you have been injured and want to collect compensation from a person or business over your injuries, you may have gone so far as inform them that you are going to get an attorney. And although you should consult with an attorney over your injury, you should keep your expectations realistic. There are likely things about a personal injury case that you do not understand. The following may be a few of them.

29 November 2020

If You're Under Lockdown Orders, How Does That Affect Fault In A Car Accident?

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Many cities are still in some sort of lockdown stage, with authorities asking people to limit trips out for essential tasks only. As cities continue to open up or close down as needed, a new factor in accident fault has emerged: the non-essential trip. There's no doubt that with people staying home and limiting the times they go out, the number of car accidents has fallen. But that also introduces the idea that, if you hadn't gone out for a trip that wasn't essential, you could have avoided getting into an accident.

30 October 2020

How Attorneys Can Help Victims Of Dental Injuries

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Going to a dentist's office is already a stressful process. Then there are those that get hurt or have medical problems because substandard care was provided. If you believe this happened to you, working with a dental injury attorney is important. They'll make this painful situation a little easier on you in these ways. Show How Care Was Subpar Some problems can happen during a dental visit even when excellent standards are used, but if you believe the standards weren't high quality, you need to prove just how they differed from quality standards.

2 October 2020

Signing a Speeding Ticket: What You Need to Know

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No matter how late you may be running to get where you need to go when you drive too fast your risk getting a speeding ticket. If you are pulled over and you receive a ticket, you will likely be asked to sign the citation. Some think that if you refuse to sign the ticket, you are not responsible for the fine. Although you can refuse to sign, you need to know about any particular issues will face when doing so.

27 August 2020

Do You Really Need to Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?

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Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, even if they're ostensibly "minor" accidents (e.g. no one requires emergency medical attention, and/or both vehicles are still safely operable). Serious accidents have the ability to create irreplicable chronic damage to one's personal and professional lives alike. Even in the care of minor car accidents, many people don't see the need in seeking out medical attention or legal advice right away, however, both are equally advisable.

29 July 2020

When Making A Statement To A Federal Agent Becomes A Crime

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You have the right to remain silent whether you are silent to a police officer or a federal agent. With a federal agent, in some cases, you may especially want to be careful what you say because you could be prosecuted under Title 18, Section 1001. If you believe that you are under investigation by federal agents, you should contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. If convicted of this crime, you might be fined and face up to five years in prison.

30 June 2020

When An Estate Uses A Will To Empower A Trust

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When an estate planning attorney is asked to help a client manage how the transfer of money and assets will be done, they have a lot of tools at their disposal. One solution is for counsel to put on their wills and trust lawyer hat. The goal in these situations is usually to create a small chain of events that, once triggered, transfers elements of an estate into a trust.

27 May 2020

Seeking Custody Of Your Child? You Likely Will Have These 3 Questions

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Going through a divorce can be a difficult process, which is only complicated when the custody of a child is involved. Here are some questions you may have while going through a custody battle. How Is Custody Determined? If you and your spouse cannot agree on a custody arrangement, a judge will be the one that makes the final determination. The judge will look at a variety of different factors when deciding which parent will receive physical custody, which includes if a certain parent has already been acting in the role of the primary caretaker.

23 April 2020

Keeping Up With Your Workers' Compensation Case

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If you've been hurt as a result of your job, you may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. This employer-provided insurance coverage allows workers to keep their jobs while they recuperate at home. It also pays for medical expenses. Unfortunately, workers don't always get paid what they deserve. Read on and find out about a handy tool for keeping up with your case progress and your recovery. Keep a Pain Journal

19 March 2020