For employers, the workers’ compensation system is simply a trade-off, as employees relinquish their right to sue in exchange for receiving workers’ compensation benefits. In the majority of cases, this system is a win-win, because employers are protected from having to deal with complicated personal injury claims, while employees receive some assistance in the aftermath…
When you hear the word ‘test’ it usually doesn’t give you that warm fuzzy feeling inside. Typically, when faced with a test of any sort, a physical reaction of sweat, stress, headache and fear sets in. When faced with a potential Chapter 7 bankruptcy debt liquidation filing, you will come to a time for something…
While the goal of foster care is not necessarily to adopt, many are beginning to view foster care as a first step to adoption. In fact, several states require that families seeking to adopt engage in foster care first. Even so, for families that open up their homes to fostering and decide that they’d like…
If you’re wondering if you need an estate planning attorney, you may get several different answers, depending on whom you ask. For instance, if your estate is small or doesn’t have many complications, you may be able to devise all of the information pertaining to your estate on your own. Yet, for many individuals, navigating…
In the United States, 50% of marriages end in divorce. Without question, emotional and financial difficulties often result in couples getting tangled in a web of division of property, debt, custody concerns, and spousal support. For parties that are in agreement, divorce remains an arduous and emotionally draining process. Yet, when parties are at odds,…
Injuries sustained in automobile accidents are one reason many will end up in an emergency room this year. While these accidents can result in serious injuries, the magnitude of trucking accidents takes the cake, often resulting in devastation and even death. Have you been involved in anaccident involving a commercial truck? There are a few…
Did you know? Burn injuries extend beyond touching a hot pan or a flame. With over one million burn injuries reported in the United States every year, some considered life-threatening, special attention must be given to cases where injuries are a result of careless or irresponsible behavior. Thus, when you have a serious burn injury,…
Did you know? Nearly 300,000 Americans are living with a spinal cord injury. Whether you’ve suffered from an automobile accident, sports accident, or if you’ve been a victim of violence, the enormity of this type of injury will affect you in various ways for the rest of your life. It may even result in death.…
With nearly 15 million victims each year, and losses totaling close to $50 billion, the level of sophistication in Identity Theft is increasing. As if these numbers are not astounding enough, there are an additional 100 million Americans whose personal information is obtained each year due to database errors or computer hacking. Without a doubt—Identify…
When it comes to misdemeanors, there is a wide-range of public perceptions, and many are riddled with misunderstandings. While a misdemeanor is, in fact, less serious than a felony crime, it remains a criminal offense, and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. In general, there are three common misconceptions about misdemeanors. They Are Only A Minor…
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