It’s commonly believed that being victim of a car accident is “better” than being responsible for it. While this is true to a certain extent, victims aren’t necessarily protected against all negative consequences. Consider, for example, a scenario in which another driver hits your car and it’s determined that you weren’t at fault. Normally, the payment of all related repairs by the other party should be the end of the story, but this isn’t always the case, especially if you decide to trade in your car. Read More»
If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall, it’s important to understand the legal process behind settlement and compensation. Here are the three most common slip-and-fall accident myths.
Myth #1: Slips-and-Falls Are Always Covered by Home Insurance
When it comes to homeowner’s insurance, the only slip-and-fall accidents they’ll pay for are ones that were caused by the negligence of the homeowner. While this can sometimes be difficult to prove, it is possible to prove negligence if there is proper documentation and witnesses. Read More»
If you have a recently deceased parent who owned their own home and property, someone will need to be available to decide what to do with these assets. After someone dies, there is usually someone who will inherit their belongings. Finding out who the property will now belong to and how to distribute assets is something that will need to be handled by the executor of the estate.
Here are some tips you can use if you find out you are the executor or the property your parent had owned. Read More»
One of the most popular characters in the infamous series Breaking Bad was Saul Goodman, such a popular character that fans were excited to hear the news: Saul would be starring in his own spin-off series, Better Call Saul. Fans throughout the country tuned in at the beginning of February 2015 to witness some more of Saul’s antics, watching as he orchestrated a fake accident in hopes of squeezing some money out of it. Read More»
Imagine this scenario: your child is on a field trip, trips, and falls, breaking his or her arm. Whose fault is it? It was an accident, but what if your medical insurance chooses not to cover it?Medical debt from even a minor injury can be very expensive, and when the injury happened on someone else’s property, an insurance company sometimes decides not to pay the claim, stating that the business or other party should be responsible. Read More»
Making the decision to file bankruptcy isn’t often an easy decision to make, but it’s even harder to decide whether you should file bankruptcy a second time. Many people feel like filing bankruptcy for a second time makes them a huge failure—but that’s not the case. Anyone can experience financial problems, and unforeseen circumstances often put people in a financial position that wasn’t intended. So, when determining whether or not you should file bankruptcy for a second time, you need to look at the situation logically, not emotionally. Read More»
Filing for divorce is a difficult thing for many people, but that is no reason to lose sight of what you need to get out of the finalization of your union. There are many issues that may come up during the divorce proceedings, so you want to make sure that you have the best possible help. Check out the following three things your divorce lawyer will take care of for you in order to give you the best chance at a positive outcome. Read More»
Were you, your home, or your car recently searched as part of a police investigation? Do you feel that the police violated your privacy and performed the search illegally? If you’re facing criminal charges, this could be a very important point. If a court finds that police obtained evidence from an illegal search, then the court could throw that evidence out. However, the definitions of legal and illegal searches are somewhat subjective. Read More»
Snow and ice can create dangerous walking conditions. And, unfortunately, too many homeowners and businesses fail to clean the sidewalks on their property after a storm. If you have fallen on a sidewalk that has not been cleaned properly and are hurt, the property owner could be held responsible for your injuries. That is why it is important that you do the following as soon as possible after your slip and fall accident: Read More»
An injury settlement can be a long battle for getting what you deserve, even if your legal opponent has admitted some fault. Your opponent’s goal is to pay as little as possible to make you satisfied. In many cases, this means tricking you into taking less money than you deserve. A few negotiation angles can help you stand firm in your demands and reach for settlement terms that are fair to you and still quite viable for your legal opponent. Read More»
