2017

Who Really Is The Daddy?

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The realization that you are about to be a father can result either in a moment of joy or anxiety. It may also come as a bit of a surprise, particularly if you have broken off the relationship with the mother several months ago. While it is indisputably important to step up and take responsibility where it's due, accepting the moniker of "dad" without proof could turn out to be a big mistake.

18 December 2017

Don't Compromise Your Compensation With These Mistakes

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If you're dealing with the aftereffects of a wreck, it can seem like a stressful and confusing time. You need time to get better, but sooner or later you will need to make some financial decisions and take steps to get compensated for your damages. It can be easy to make mistakes during this time, and some of those mistakes might just jeopardize your chances for getting a fair settlement offer or even winning if your case goes to trial.

18 December 2017

Three Things You Should Know About Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit For A Car Accident

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There are many people who get in a car accident, and because of it a lawsuit is started. You might have gotten in a car accident recently and are wondering if you should be filing a lawsuit. There is a process that you should go through with the car accident to know if you should file a lawsuit. Here are some things you should know. 1. Always File A Claim With Your Insurance First

24 November 2017

How a Lawyer Can Help You if You're Sick & Your Employer Won't Pay Workers Comp

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If you have been incredibly sick because of an illness that you picked up at work, and your place of employment could have prevented the spreading of this condition, contact a lawyer. If you have had to miss weeks of work and your employer is denying you workman's compensation, it's time to get help. Here are some of the things that the lawyer will want to help you with, so you can get the case moving fast.

25 October 2017

Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Seek Help From An Auto Accident Lawyer

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An auto accident is not an automatic lawsuit. There are steps that need to be taken, assessments that need to be done, and questions that need to be asked. Here are some questions you should ask yourself before you seek help from an auto accident lawyer: Who Hit Who? Were you the one that was hit, or did you hit someone else? Who is at fault? These are important questions to ask since many states have a "

26 September 2017

Four Things To Do If You're Injured While On Vacation In A Foreign Country

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Vacation is supposed to be an occasion to relax and enjoy yourself. Having vacation interrupted by an injury, whether it's serious or not, can really be frustrating. However, it is important to deal with this situation appropriately so the injury and its consequences don't keep on impacting your life further down the road. Here are four things you must do if you are injured while on vacation in a foreign country.

15 September 2017

Workers' Compensation Complications With Telecommuting Workers

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All workers, including telecommuting workers, are entitled to workers' compensation when injured on the job. Unfortunately, telecommuting workers face some complications (when pursuing workers compensation benefits) that other workers may not face. Here are two major categories of those complications: It Takes Time to Get an Official Report One of the first things you are advised to do if injured on the job is to make an official report. This notification serves many purposes; for example, it gives your employer the chance to rectify the mistake that caused the accident and also helps you generate an official report for the accident.

8 September 2017

Drunk Driver Drives Through Your House And You Are Injured: What To Do Next

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Not all car accidents end with you in a vehicle and another driver in another vehicle colliding. Sometimes drivers hit pedestrians, cyclists, buildings with people inside, and even homes. When a drunk driver drives through your house and into your home, and subsequently injures you, here is what you should do next: Sue-Definitely Sue One, the driver was drunk, as ascertained by the police. Two, your home is a wreck; you cannot occupy it right now.

4 September 2017

How To Keep Your Friends From Driving Drunk

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It's no secret that driving drunk is extremely dangerous -- not to mention, illegal. All of your friends know this, but that does not mean they will never attempt to drive drunk. If you find that your friends are often reckless risk-takers when it comes to driving after drinking, here are a few ways you can help deter this behavior. Take their keys. You see this in a lot of older movies.

24 August 2017

Bike To Work Every Day? 3 Things To Do If You Experience An Injury On Your Commute

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Since you started biking your commute, you feel stronger and more energetic than ever before. You also love knowing that you are doing your part to preserve natural resources. While most mornings have been enjoyable, you recently experienced a close call with a vehicle that now has you wondering how you would handle a real accident if one were to occur. Knowing how to handle being hit by a car is just a part of responsible biking, and being aware of personal injury law helps you protect your best interests in the minutes immediately following the accident.

13 August 2017