2015

Three Tips For Dealing With Personal Injury Cases

Dealing with a personal injury case can be one of the roughest ordeals that you go through. These cases require you to protect yourself by making sure you don’t have to completely come out of pocket to pay for your injuries.  If you want to be sure that the party that hurt you is held responsible and that you recoup the costs for medical bills and any other damages, read on and take advantage of these points.…

Three Things to Note about Evidence of Car Recall in Injury Cases

When a car manufacturer (or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA) notices a safety defect in a particular vehicle, it notifies the owners and provides them with information on remedial measures. Unfortunately, such measures may occur after some of the cars have already been involved in an accident for reasons related to the defect. If you find yourself dealing with the aftermath of a car accident that you believe was caused by a defect in the vehicle, it’s highly likely you will be interested in using the evidence of the vehicle recall while pursuing your accident case.…

Do These Three Things Before You File For Divorce

If you feel that you’re ready to divorce your spouse, you may feel very unhappy and stressed out. However, before you officially file a petition for divorce, here are some things to do to ensure that you are prepared for the process and ready for your life afterwards. Talk to a Therapist While you might not have been able to convince your spouse to go to counseling, counseling may still be beneficial for you.…

Four Fast Facts About Semi Accidents Every Driver Needs To Hear

You may have been traveling right alongside bigger vehicles and semis for most of your life, but if you are like a lot of drivers, you have never really stopped to think about just how dangerous it is to be in such close proximity to a vehicle that could easily run your regular vehicle over. As a driver, there are four big facts you should take a few minutes to learn about the threat of being involved in an accident with a semi.…

How Social Security Works When It Comes To Early Retirement

Many people dream of retiring early. However, many people assume that official retirement means they can collect on their social security. Yes, you can collect, but there are hurdles and caveats that you need to understand and factor into your early retirement plans. Age Is Just a Number It’s true that all the money you managed to contribute to social security over the years is still waiting for you. Unfortunately, it’s waiting for a slightly older version of you to come claim it.…

Injured Veterans Can Push For Better Benefits

After leaving the military, many veterans deal with pains, physical disability or psychological changes that may make civilian life more difficult. As they transfer to a civilian life, it’s an uphill battle to fit into a completely different world from military life while managing conditions caused by military service. If you’ve been having to work harder than necessary just to keep up your old pace because of military-related conditions, consider a few ways that the Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits system and a personal injury lawyer can help.…

Who Is Liable For Auto Accidents Caused By Police Chases?

If you are in a car accident resulting from a high speed police chase, you should receive compensation for damages to your vehicle and any injuries that may have occurred. If your vehicle is struck by a law enforcement vehicle that is pursuit of a suspect, it is obvious that liability for compensation is with the law enforcement agency for which the officer serves. However, you may still be eligible for compensation from the law enforcement agency if you are struck by the culprit that was being pursued.…

Sleepwalking Crime? The Automatism Defense Strategy Explained

If you were sleepwalking and committed a crime, then your criminal defense lawyer will use the automatism defense to defend your actions in court. This strategy is effective in cases where your body performs an illegal action, but you were not consciously aware of it at the time. Below is information on this rare criminal defense strategy to help you better understand its use and limitations. Basics of the Automatism Defense…

Filing For Bankruptcy To Get A Fresh Start

It can be confusing when you are preparing to file for bankruptcy. The laws are different depending on the type of bankruptcy you declare. While it may be tempting to do this on your own, you’ll find that hiring an attorney that specializes in bankruptcy is very helpful. They will explain all of the confusing details to you so you understand what you are about to do. Here are some of the basics to get you started down the path of getting yourself a “…

Pain And Suffering And Your Automobile Accident

If you have been injured in an automobile accident that wasn’t your fault, you are entitled to compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. You may be able to collect medical expenses, lost wages and property damage as a result of your accident. Additionally, you may also be eligible for pain and suffering compensation. To find how how pain and suffering compensation is determined and to find out if you could be eligible, read on.…