When you are injured at the hands of another party, one of the first pieces of advice your lawyer should provide is to take special precautions when posting to your social media accounts. With the use of social media being a part of daily life for most people, it has a way of coming back to haunt you in ways you may not have thought of, especially in the midst of a personal injury case.…
Read More »Many times, people are thrown into the situation of being the executor of an estate. As such, they may find the entirety of the situation quite confusing. A probate attorney can often times help you with such matters. However, there are probably a number of questions you have about probate attorneys themselves, including, “Should you hire a probate attorney to begin with?” The goal of this brief article is to thoroughly answer that question for you.…
Read More »If you were recently bitten by a dog, then it is critical that you understand your current options. You have some tools for getting financial compensation, but they aren’t necessarily as intuitive as you might want. A lawsuit is one of your most powerful tools, since it can give you the opportunity to pay off all of your medical bills, cover your lost wages, and even help mitigate some of the emotional trauma that you went through.…
Read More »If you have been taking care of a relative’s child and have become so involved in the child’s life that you essentially have full-time custody, you may be thinking about either applying for legal guardianship or even adoption of the child. While both would give you greater control over the child’s life, there are some crucial differences. Before you start your legal custody journey, consider these three things to help you make a decision about what to do.…
Read More »If you were injured on the job, then one of your options is to file for workers’ comp. However, you should also know a bit about the process, since such knowledge can increase your chances of winning your claim. Here are some rules and laws that apply to workers’ comp in most states: The Procedure As soon as you are injured, you need to report the injury to your employer. You should then seek medical attention, making sure that everything is documented.…
Read More »In many instances, the consequences of an auto accident are relatively straightforward. You and the driver of the other vehicle exchange insurance information and the insurers deal with the claim. What happens, however, if you are injured in a hit and run crash where the driver leaves the scene without giving you their insurance details? If someone leaves the scene on accident without stopping, the first thing to do is to try and get any identifying information, especially the license plate number. If this is impossible, then at least try to remember the make and model of the vehicle, which could help police locate the driver.…
Read More »The best way to describe the Internet of Things (IoT) is to say it’s the internet of everything transmitted online from objects, tools, apps and devices. Whether your trade is making gourmet chocolates or mining for minerals, the IoT allows you to receive real-time information on the barometric pressure, the price of cocoa beans and the current market conditions for industrial stones. As the IoT grows in importance and volume, you should be aware of the benefits and the risks involved in accessing and collecting the steady stream of data affecting your business and being created by it.…
Read More »When you meet with an estate-planning attorney to construct your estate plan they will offer a will and a trust. Many people think that a will is enough, but you shouldn’t just get a will. Instead, a trust is probably the best way to organize your estate plan for a myriad of reasons. Here are some of the reasons you should use a trust with your estate plan. 1. Trusts Give You More Control…
Read More »Bankruptcy proceedings can leave you with mixed feelings. On one hand, you will be free of some of the financial stress, while on the other hand your financial–and in some cases, your personal–life will be on display. To improve your chances of having the bankruptcy turn out as you want, there are some things you shouldn’t do in the time leading up to your court appearance. This guide can help you avoid these pitfalls.…
Read More »Personal injury attorneys are well known for helping those who have been hurt in an auto accident, but they can help you get compensation for injuries sustained in a wide range of incidents. The following are a few situations that can result in the need for a personal injury lawyer to help you with compensation. You are assaulted on the job This is a common occurrence all across the country, but is more common with those people who are working with the public.…
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