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Fighting a Drug Possession Case When the Drugs Don't Belong to You

Oftentimes, when a police officer arrests a suspect for drug possession, the suspect claims that they didn’t know the drugs were there. While this might be a lie in many cases, you may literally be in possession of illegal drugs without realizing it. If this is the case, a drug possession lawyer may be able to help you craft an effective defense. Unwitting Possession If you had unwitting possession of drugs, you may not be aware that someone else had placed drugs in your possession.…

Can You Sue A Business For ADA Non-Compliance?

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law in 1990, grants certain rights to individuals who have some form of disability. One of those rights is access to public buildings and public-facing hospitality environments. If you require accommodations such as wheelchair ramps, Braille lettering, or written transcription to be able to access a public building, then this provision of the ADA likely helps you go about your day and perform essential tasks.…

When Should You Consider Estate Litigation?

Given that it usually involves family members, the prospect of estate litigation is something most folks don’t want to jump into any sooner than necessary. However, it’s important to protect your rights, and that may require hiring an estate litigation lawyer to get the process moving. Here are four times you should consider suing over an estate. More Harm Is Possible One of the foremost reasons an estate litigation attorney will want to start a suit quickly is the risk of further harm.…

4 Reasons You Need the Help of a Car Accident Attorney

Everyone wants to leave their home and come back from their workplace safely. However, sometimes this does not happen. You leave your house safe and healthy only to come back with an injury usually caused by negligence. Unfortunately, most of the time, the injuries are not just physical but also psychological. They leave you with emotional turmoil because of the high medical costs incurred and the inability to work. Experts often recommend that you contact a car accident lawyer if you have been involved in an accident while at work.…

3 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney if You Were Injured in a Car Accident as a Passenger

If you were a passenger in a car that was involved in an accident that caused you serious injuries, you will need compensation for this. You will need money for medical bills, including the possibility of physical rehabilitation. There is also the issue of money for lost work, as well as your pain and suffering. However, as a passenger, there are many issues that make getting compensation complex. The following are just a few of them.…

Can You Sue The Drunk Driver Of A Self-Driving Car?

If you were injured by a self-driving car and the driver was drunk, how does that affect your personal injury claim? Here’s what you should know. Does It Matter If the Driver Was Drunk? The first thing to understand is that it may not matter at all whether the driver was drunk. In a personal injury claim, you have the right to appropriate compensation. The purpose of a personal injury claim isn’t to punish the other driver, so it doesn’t matter why they caused your injuries just that they did.…

2 Reasons To Hire A Bankruptcy Attorney To Help You

It can be really easy to fall into such a deep hole of debt that you can’t get out of it except by going through bankruptcy. If you think that you are at that place in your life, you want to make sure that you talk to an attorney who works in bankruptcy law before you do anything. There are several reasons why you should do this.  Bankruptcy Chapters There are various chapters of bankruptcy, depending on how you are filing, whether you are a business or as an individual, what kind of debt you have, and what kind of income you have.…

4 Ways An Immigration Attorney Can Stop Or Delay A Deportation

The topic of deportation is uncomfortable for many immigrants. They may have their own fears or strong concerns for their family and other loved ones. Some immigrants are unaware of their rights, and this confusion can lead to them getting into legal trouble. It may also result in a violation of their rights. Individuals facing deportation or those with loved ones who are facing deportation need to know how to react to situations that could result in the initiation of deportation.…

Having Custody Issues During The Pandemic? Know These 3 Things

Are you dealing with custody and child support issues during this pandemic and not sure what you can do about it? Here are a few things you need to know in order to get your custody arrangement back on track.  Your Parenting Plan Is Enforceable No Matter What A common problem that families are running into during the pandemic is a parent with physical custody is not allowing the other parents to have visitation rights.…

3 Reasons To Partner With A Brief Printing Company

The average law office prints out many documents each day. Some documents, like internal memos or case notes, can be printed on any kind of paper and formatted according to each attorney’s preferences. This isn’t the case for legal briefs. Briefs that will be filed with the court must adhere to strict guidelines. Working with a company that specializes in printing legal briefs can be a great way to streamline your law office in the future.…