Dying Without a Will is Costly
Creating a will is an important part of being an adult. It means you are aware of your own mortality and are taking proactive steps to protect your loved ones. Understanding estate planning options requires a discussion with a trusted estate planning lawyer, like an estate planning lawyer. Creating a WillA last will and testament […]
Construction Accident Benefits
While any job site can hold the potential for on-the-job injuries, none are as dangerous as an active construction site. Each day, workers put their health and wellbeing on the line working with hazardous materials and performing any number of potentially-risky tasks. When work accidents do occur, they can be severe and disabling, leaving these […]
Scared of Stepping on a Plane?
Do you ever have that aching feeling after stepping onto a plane, wondering if you were to die with no will in place, what would happen to your things? This happens all the time. They say that 65% of Americans do not have a Will. That is a lot of people who are unprepared. What […]
How to Pay for Couples Therapy
More and more couples are recognizing the benefits of couples therapy. While it used to be a forbidden subject, many people are open to discussing the emotional issues they face so they can receive the help they need. One question that often comes up when discussing couples therapy is, “Who pays the therapist? Me or […]
What is a Court-Martial?
A court-martial is a serious situation, no matter what the charges are. Most people, even military personnel, are not intimately familiar with the military court process, and it can be frightening. The first thing you want to do is remain calm and don’t adopt a defensive posture. It is possible to make a bad situation […]
About DUI For Drugs
Driving a car while under the influence is a dangerous thing to do, as not only can you get harmed but other people’s safety can be in jeopardy too. So, what happens if someone is pulled over on suspicion of being intoxicated by alcohol, but they are under the influence of drugs instead? When most […]
What Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Cost You?
Commercial truck accidents can be very severe. If you think you need a lawyer to help negotiate a settlement with the driver’s insurance company, or just to protect your rights because the insurance companies are fighting over liability, you’re probably concerned about the cost. Accident attorneys generally work on a contingency basis. This means that […]
Survival and Wrongful Death Claims
Historically, when a victim died as a result of a tort action, any causes of action died with the victim. In most jurisdictions, survival statutes have been enacted to allow a victim’s cause of action to pass to their survivors. If you are the survivor of a family member or the personal representative of a […]
How to Avoid an Estate Planning Scam
How to Avoid an Estate Planning Scam Every time you turn on the news, it seems like there is a new scam making headlines. By now, we’re all familiar with Bernie Madoff and his infamous Ponzi scheme. Many people have also heard about the “grandparent scam.” In this swindle, the scammer calls posing as the […]
How Police Determine if Someone Is Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
How Police Determine if Someone Is Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol One of the most serious accusations that an average person may ever face is a DUI charge. This raises the question of how the police determine whether or not someone was driving while under the influence of alcohol or another mind-altering substance. […]