Don’t Face Your Legal Struggles Alone
Negligence is a term that confuses many people whether it’s in regard to a car accident, dog bite incident, or a trip and fall injury. It’s a concept that can be difficult to prove in a court of law, which is typically where accusations of negligence end up. A person can be considered negligent and […]
Millions of injuries occur in the workplace every year and many employees don’t know what the protocols are when it happens. Some injuries are minor and some are life-threatening. Many people continue to work even after they’re hurt without realizing that they’re exacerbating the injury or that it was worse than it appeared. Some people […]
People read about the details of messy celebrity divorces all the time, but there are actually amicable divorces, too. Divorces typically get messy due to the emotional trauma of dissolving a marriage. They can get particularly contentious when there are children, if significant money or assets are involved, if a partner contests the divorce, or […]
An accident of any kind is a traumatic event and people are often in varying degrees of shock afterward. The body automatically pumps adrenaline into the bloodstream as part of its fight or flight response. It helps block the pain response which can lead people to believe they’re not injured, even when they are. People […]
No one wants to contemplate their own demise, but choosing an executor of your will is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The executor will be responsible for ensuring that all the terms of your will are met and carried out. The average person typically chooses one of their children for the task, […]
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common that individuals will encounter. The average person doesn’t deliberately go looking for a wet, icy, or slippery surface to walk across. Much will depend on the circumstances surrounding the accident whether it’s settled quickly or will require litigation. Absolutely anyone that has experienced a trip […]
An increasing number of couples are demanding a prenuptial agreement for an extensive number of reasons. The legal agreements have been around for a long time and they’re being used to protect and manage assets that may come as a surprise to many. Prenuptial agreements are signed before the marriage takes place. Post-nuptial agreements are […]
Employees should never assume that Workers’ Compensation will automatically pay for the cost of medical treatment and lost income in the event of a work-related accident. There are some federal laws regarding Workers’ Compensation, but there are also state laws that come into play. No matter how good the relationship is with an employer, all […]
There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to the terms arbitration and mediation. The processes are similar, but with some specific differences. Both techniques are designed to solve differences and create a fair resolution when two parties are in dispute. When two parties can’t come to an agreement, the services of an arbitrator or […]
Individuals that have been the victim of an auto accident may be entitled to compensation and the court may rule that you deserve a personal injury award. It can involve economic damages, non-economic damages or both, depending upon the nature of the personal injury claim and the facts surrounding the case. Economic Damages These are […]