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Car Accident Lawyers Handle These 5 Cases Most Often
Have you been involved in a car accident? If so, you may be dealing with a complex legal situation. Legal cases for car accidents can get messy. You want to make sure that you are either compensated for the damage or not liable for the damage that occurred. Here are some of the cases that a lawyer can help you with no matter what situation you're in.
1. Personal Injury Lawsuits
In a good number of car accidents, the insurance... ❯❯❯
How to Find a DUI Lawyer
Dealing with a DUI charge may feel like the odds are against you. The reality is that there is a good chance that you can successfully fight the charge or at least lessen the charge. But to make this happen you need a good lawyer that has experience with DUI cases and is going to fight for you. Here are some things you want to do to find a good lawyer:
Go with Lawyers that Specialize in DUIs
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Medical Malpractice 101: What to Look Out For
When a loved one is in the hospital or on life support, often the last thing on your mind is to distrust the physicians and caretakers that are responsible for their care. Even worse, when it’s your own illness that you’re dealing with, you want to trust those who are charged with healing you. However, even in a noble pursuit like medicine, there are bad apples in the bunch whose negligence and irresponsibility can cause devastating... ❯❯❯
Common Misconceptions About Private Investigators
When you think of a private investigator, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? If you’re like most people, it probably has something to do with the way the profession’s been portrayed on popular television shows over the years.
But regardless of what you see in the media, private investigators don’t normally spend their days engaging in high speed car chases, having shootouts with the bad guys or jumping off of tall... ❯❯❯
Leading Causes of Road Crashes and How to Prevent Them
Car accidents are regrettably quite common these days and the majority of them are often caused by human error. Although some are pretty minor, thousands of people lose their lives each year due to these terrible road crashes. To avoid risking your life while driving, it is important to drive in a careful and safe manner and adhere to all traffic rules. But just because you are extra cautious doesn’t mean you can be sure every other... ❯❯❯
Can Undocumented Persons File a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
When a U.S citizen is injured in a motorcycle accident, they are usually pretty confident that they can consult with an attorney to ensure that they are fairly compensated by the negligent party and their insurance company for an accident that was not their fault. However, when undocumented immigrants are accident victims, they may not be as confident that they can seek justice in taking legal action. There is a very real fear of... ❯❯❯
The Most Common Cause of Motorcycle Accidents
There are more than 8.7 million registered motorcycles in the United States, and these smaller vehicles are a common sight on residential roads and highways alike. While motorcyclists enjoy many benefits of their bikes - such as enjoying the weather, convenience, and economic savings - there are also serious risks of accidents and injuries. Over 89,000 motorcyclists report injuries in crashes each year, and about 5,100 motorcyclists... ❯❯❯
Can employers force you to choose Medicare
Americans are living longer than ever, with a life expectancy of nearly 80 years. Because people are growing older, but remaining healthy, 65 is the new 45, according to Wes Moss. Baby boomers are finding themselves willing and able to work well past their Medicare age. This poses the question, “Can employers force you to choose Medicare?” With Medicare, the answer usually isn’t cut and dried. Even the short answer to this question... ❯❯❯
Do I Have to Pay for That? Child Support in Illinois.
In Illinois, child support is calculated based on both parent’s income. Once an amount is determined, the non-custodial parent must pay that amount to the custodial parent on an arranged basis. The court orders child support and has the ability to deduct the amount from the non-custodial parent’s paycheck. This method is usually preferred as the parents do not have to communicate. Child support payments are paid into a disbursement... ❯❯❯
Workers’ Comp: How to Identify If Your Employer Is Retaliating Against You?
In California, as in most states, it is illegal for your employer to discriminate you on the sole basis that you had filed for worker’s compensation benefits. In other words, your employer cannot fire, threaten to fire, discipline or perform discriminatory acts (such as cutting hours or wages) against you for the sole basis that you had filed for workers’ comp claims. However, it is still legal for them to do all the listed above you... ❯❯❯
