Cancer is not a word you want to hear at a doctor's office and is one that will forever change your life. Sadly, many people are diagnosed with cancer and find themselves in a tight financial spot after cancer treatment and may need to consider bankruptcy. If they do, they should contact an attorney right away to ensure that this process goes as smoothly as possible. How Medical Expenses Impact Bankruptcies
18 December 2019
The workers compensation system is designed to bridge the financial gaps that can occur when people get hurt on the job. Workers are often confused, however, about whether they have the right to file claims, and this problem sometimes is made worse by employers who try to cloud the issue. Let's take a look at who can seek workers compensation payments and how they might go about it. Qualifying For legal purposes, a person is usually eligible for workers comp if they are employed on a regular schedule.
22 November 2019
Being involved in a serious car wreck can be stressful and traumatizing. No one wants to find themselves in this type of situation, but it does happen. If you've recently been injured or your vehicle has sustained serious damage due to the fault of another driver, you want to make sure that you seek proper legal representation. An auto accident lawyer can stand up for you and fight for your rights.
22 October 2019
Racial discrimination leads to many employment court cases, and these cases can cost companies a lot of money. Sometimes, employees are also part of these lawsuits based on their behavior during the course of the discriminatory actions. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid participating in harassment and discriminatory actions. These are some tips you can use to avoid being part of one of these cases. Respect Workplace Differences
27 September 2019
If you are the parent of a special needs child, then a big part of your life might involve taking care of your child or making sure that his or her needs are being taken care of by other qualified and caring individuals. One thing that you might really worry about is who is going to take care of your child when you pass away. If this is a concern, you will probably want to take these steps now so that you can ensure that your special needs child is taken care of later.
25 August 2019
The government can accuse and convict you of a crime even if you did not complete a criminal act. In such cases, you will be facing the charge of 'criminal attempt,' which basically alleges that you tried to commit a crime even though you failed. Below is an overview of criminal attempt as a complete crime. The Major Elements Most criminal charges have elements or set of facts that the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt for a conviction to ensue.
23 July 2019
When you are trying to win your workers' compensation case, there are a number of guidelines that will help you do your best. On top of hiring an incredible workers' compensation attorney, you'll need to set up strategies that will be the most worthwhile. To this end, follow these tips and reach out to a few quality lawyers that can give you the help that you are looking for. Take an overall look at your workers' compensation case in order to start crafting a strategy
24 June 2019
If you're a young adult in your 20s or 30s, you might not think it's necessary to secure your estate right now. But even young people can lose everything after death if they don't take steps to plan out their estates properly. A sound estate plan can also protect you and your valuables before you pass. Here are reasons to consider estate planning in your 20s and 30s. Plan for Unexpected Illnesses
17 May 2019
Accidents with semi-trucks and other big rigs are among the most devastating crashes of all. The majority of injuries and deaths end up occurring to the occupants of the smaller passenger vehicles involved in these wrecks — simply because of the disparity in size between vehicles. As the United States moves more and more toward a "delivery economy," the number of large trucks on the road has increased — and so have truck accidents.
18 April 2019
If you have been working overseas for your employer, but you are ready to come home, and you want to bring a significant other from that country home with you, speak with a lawyer. If you want to bring someone who isn't an American citizen with you, they will need different visas and things in order to come to the United States and live with you. Here are some of the things that you want to investigate, so you can figure out the legal process and file the appropriate paperwork.
5 March 2019