12 December 2018
It's common for judges to order people convicted of DUIs to complete several hours of community service. Although this can help a person escape jail time, sometimes it may be difficult for an individual to complete the required volunteer work due to lifestyle conflicts or a lack of opportunities. If you're having a hard time getting your service hours in, here are a couple of things you can do to resolve the issue.
4 November 2018
When you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, you are under a lot of stress because there is a lot going on in your life. There is a lot that you need to take care of as a result of the divorce, and this includes a lot of paperwork. However, one thing that you may not think of is changing the terms of your written will, assuming that you have one, and this will be a huge mistake on your part.
26 September 2018
If you got hurt at work and can no longer fulfill the duties of your job, you need to apply for Social Security disability benefits. This will help cover some of the expenses you have each month. However, this can be difficult to do if you have never applied for this type of disability before, which is why you should hire a Social Security disability attorney to help you. Below is more information how a Social Security disability attorney can help you can get the money you deserve.
22 August 2018
When you think of medical malpractice, you might not think of negligence relating to pregnancy. Unfortunately, medical malpractice cases involving pregnancy-related issues are more common than you might think. Medical malpractice related to pregnancy can lead to birth injuries, as well as issues relating to wrongful birth and wrongful pregnancy. Here's some information that will help you understand how pregnancy-related medical malpractice may relate to you. Negligence Resulting in Injuries to Mother or Baby
17 July 2018
When you have been injured in an accident, there is a good chance that you are suffering not only physically but financially as well. There are medical bills, co-payments, and prescription costs, as well as a lack of income if you have had to miss a lot of work. This causes some people to want to handle their own personal injury case instead of hiring a lawyer for it. Let's explore why this would be a bad idea.
18 June 2018
If you don't already have a will or living trust in place, there is never a bad time to get this taken care of. Specifically, a living trust is designed to help determine how your assets will be divided after you pass away. Having a living trust can help to limit tax implications for your beneficiaries and also take the "guesswork" out of carrying out a will once you have passed.
17 May 2018
Having a criminal past doesn't preclude you from pursuing personal injury damages in case you are injured by another person's actions. However, your criminal past may come back to haunt you in more ways than one. Here are some questions whose answer will determine how much your criminal past affects your present injury case: When Did the Incident Occur? Recent criminal convictions are more likely to hurt your case than criminal issues in the distant past.
13 April 2018
Your place of work is often the last place that many people expect to be injured, but accidents happen. If you were injured while on the job and it was due to someone else's mistake, you may be entitled to financial compensation. But in order to make a successful workers' compensation claim, you will have to make sure you have the details surrounding your incident down pat. Here are three things you need to do to ensure a successful workers' compensation claim.
16 March 2018
Going through a divorce? If so, then things can quickly become more complicated when shared children are involved. Often times, these types of scenarios end up in a custody dispute, where the mother and father cannot agree on a custody arrangement and therefore need the courts to intervene. If you think this situation may apply to your divorce, then there are a few things you should know about child custody.
13 February 2018
Doing construction work is one of the career types that can always bring in money, especially if you own a business in the industry. However, owning a construction business leaves you at risk for getting sued if one of your employees gets injured while handling dangerous equipment. If you have decided to move forward with starting such a business no matter how many risks are involved, it is a wise decision.