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How To Maximize Your Potential Compensation In A Personal Injury Case

A serious personal injury could cause you to lose your livelihood or affect your life in multiple other ways. If the injury you’ve sustained was not your fault, you might be able to seek financial compensation, especially if the injury resulted from someone else’s negligence. But winning a personal injury case or obtaining a settlement is easier said than done, especially if you will be going up against a large company with a team of expensive lawyers.…

Was Your Baby Injured at Birth? 4 Steps You Need to Take Right Away

If your baby suffered injuries at birth, they’re not alone. Roughly 28,000 babies suffer birth injuries each year. Two of those birth injuries include bone fractures and perinatal asphyxia. Some birth injuries heal over time. Others leave lasting medical problems. If you’re dealing with a birth injury right now, you may have a lot of questions. Many parents don’t know what to do after their baby suffers a birth injury. If your baby is recovering from birth injuries, read the information provided below.…

What To Expect During A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case

If you are prepared to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, chances are that you might feel a little nervous right now. Going through a bankruptcy case can leave a person feeling this way, but going through a case can also provide you with a new, fresh financial start. As you prepare for this, here are several things you should expect during your case. You Must Make Your Payments One of the unique aspects of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the payments it requires.…

Is Probate Litigation Important? What You Need To Know

Probate litigation is an important piece of the estate planning puzzle. No matter what role you play when it comes to the execution of a will, you need to understand how probate litigation can impact everyone involved. The following are some things to keep in mind when it comes to this legal matter: What Happens During Probate Litigation? If you have ever heard of someone challenging a will, they are entering probate litigation.…

Important Things To Tell Your Divorce Attorney

Coming to the decision to divorce can be very difficult, but if you are in this situation, the best thing that you can do is hire an experienced divorce attorney to represent you. A divorce attorney will protect your best interests and ensure that all details are accounted for before your marriage is legally dissolved. In order for your divorce attorney to be able to do his or her job, it is important for you to be honest and forthcoming with information related to your marriage and divorce.…

What Should You Know About The New "Public Charge" Immigration Rules?

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted an injunction preventing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from enforcing its new “public charge” rules. As a result, these rules are slated to go into effect on February 24, 2020. Learn more about the public charge rules and what it can mean for certain low-income immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship. What Is the Public Charge Rule? The public charge rule affects both current U.…

What You Need To Know About Commutation

If a loved one has been given a life sentence in jail, there could be a chance the sentence could be commuted. Commutation is similar to a pardon and allows an inmate out of jail. A sentence can be commuted for a variety of reasons. Here is what you need to know. What Is the Difference Between a Commuted Sentence and a Pardon? There are some significant differences between a pardon and a commutation.…

Tips For Your Wrongful Death Case Against The Police

Did you recently lose a loved one who was shot or otherwise killed during an encounter with the police or some other official source of authority? You will have a long road ahead of you if you intend to file a wrongful death suit, but you should also know that it is possible to come out of this situation with the justice you seek. To that end, here are some tips to keep in mind when filing a wrongful death case against the authorities:…

The Process Of Receiving Workers' Compensation

As an employee, it is important to understand the timeline of the workers’ compensation process in case you ever have to file after being injured on the job. Here are the steps that you will go through. Report The Injury The first steps happen right after the injury occurs. You’ll need to report the injury to your supervisor, who will then make a formal report about what happened. The employee is then responsible for making a workers’ compensation claim.…

Automatic Bankruptcy Stays: How Do You Handle Creditor Harassment After You File?

Every individual who files Chapter 7 bankruptcy receives an automatic stay during their case. But if you receive multiple threatening and blatantly abusive telephone calls, emails, or texts from a creditor during your Chapter 7 proceedings, speak to a consumer bankruptcy lawyer immediately. You may have a creditor harassment case on your hands. Learn how to handle creditor harassment below. What Exactly Is Creditor Harassment? With a few exceptions, an automatic stay prevents collection agencies and creditors from contacting bankruptcy petitioners about their debt, including court judgments and liens.…