What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Dealing with a loved one’s death is difficult, no matter what. However, when the death was the direct result of another person’s negligent behavior, the grieving process may take an added twist. A wrongful death action may help the family recover financial compensation. When the cause of death was especially egregious, the family may get […]
What Happens to Your Property in a Bankruptcy?
If you’re considering bankruptcy, you probably worry about giving up your car or home that you own. During a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, in which you keep paying your debts usually at a reduced rate, you probably won’t have to sell your home or car. Generally, you can keep your property as long as you can […]
Does Child Support Cover Medical Expenses?
When a minor child’s parents decide that they no longer want to be romantically linked, a child support order legally follows as a matter of course. In order to determine what amount will need to be paid, which parent will need to pay and what schedule the payments will follow, the child’s parents will each […]
Wills and Trusts–What’s the Difference?
Wills and trusts are both valuable tools when planning an estate, but the two terms are commonly confused and misconstrued. Unbeknownst to some, there are many key differences between a will and a trust, especially depending on the time of execution. Before executing a trust and/or a will, a planner should be aware of the […]
What to do when Contacted By Police
Being contacted by the police could be scary for several reasons. Maybe something is wrong. Or maybe there’s some thing that involves you and some sort of criminal act. In the event that a police officer contacts you you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Especially if it is related to a […]
Negligent Failure to Report Lab Results
One common source of medical malpractice lawsuits is when a patient undergoes testing but the results are not reported to the patient or acted upon by the ordering physician. Sadly, this occurs with some frequency in busy medical practices and hospitals. There are a number of scenarios that increase the likelihood of negligent laboratory practices […]
What Is Reasonable Suspicion and How Does it Apply to DUI?
Reasonable suspicion means that facts or circumstances led to an objective and justifiable expectation that a crime might have been committed. Since the United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment prohibits “unreasonable” search and seizures, reasonable suspicion is the justification used by police to stop drivers that they believe may be driving under the influence of drugs […]
Pavement Hazards on the road
Many people use roads and freeways each day to commute and pavement hazards rarely cross their minds. By expanding your knowledge of common pavement hazards, you can learn to recognize and avoid them, leading to improved safety for yourself and others. Common pavement hazards on roadways can lead to accidents and injury. Motorcycle and bicycle […]
What To Do When in an Accident With an Uninsured Motorist?
If you are not at-fault in a traffic accident, then you likely want to recover some of your financial losses. Unfortunately, that is sometimes harder than anticipated because of the insurance status of the other driver. While most states require motorists to have coverage, there are still some drivers that forego the necessary protection to […]
Overview of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
As someone who may feel weighed down by their finances, the one thing you are likely seeking is some kind of relief. Just knowing how much you are in debt can impact how you feel about yourself, future plans, relationships, and more. If you have evaluated your earnings and debts, and determined that you cannot […]