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Pressing Reasons to Hire an Attorney for Insurance Litigation
After you have been hurt in a serious accident, you may be owed compensation under your state's personal injury laws. However, before you accept an offer from an insurer, you need to find out if the amount being offered to you is in line with to what you are entitled. Rather than gauge this offer on your own, you can hire an insurance litigation attorney to represent you. These reasons are some to retain the services of a lawyer who practices insurance litigation for accident victims like you. [Read More]
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Where Will You Declare Bankruptcy?
You might not realize it, but the state you use when declaring bankruptcy could have a major impact on how things go. While a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing is a federal issue, each state has some input into several important aspects of a filing. Read on and find out more about how to choose your state of residency for bankruptcy filing purposes. Do You Have a Choice of States? Before getting into how the state of residency matters to bankruptcy filers, it's important to understand how to determine your state of residency. [Read More]
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Why Are There So Many Mesothelioma Law Firms Out There?
If you watch TV, you have probably seen commercials that advertised mesothelioma law firms. You might have noticed billboards and other advertisements from attorneys in your area who represent people who have mesothelioma, and you might have come across quite a few of these attorneys online, too. You might be glad that these lawyers exist, since you might suffer from mesothelioma, and you might be hoping to find legal representation for yourself. [Read More]
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Tips to Handle Requests for Documents in the Discovery Process
A request for documents is part of the discovery process. The defendant can make such a request to help them investigate the evidence under your custody. The following are tips on how to handle such requests. 1. Don't Ignore the Request Don't ignore the requests even if they seem reasonable; they won't go away if you ignore them. The opposing party will simply petition the court's help to enforce the request. [Read More]
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Consequences Of Violating Probation
If the court sentences you to probation, the sentence will come with strict conditions. For example, the court might bar you from drinking, driving, or leaving your hometown, among other things. A variety of consequences awaits you if you violate these conditions. Below are some of the potential consequences. Warning Probation officers have considerable leeway in probation enforcement. Therefore, you might get away with a warning. A warning is particularly possible if it's your first violation or if the violation is relatively minor. [Read More]
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Dealing With Child Support Arrears
If there is one debt you don't want to incur, it is that of child support. However, unavoidable circumstances can force you to default on your child support payments. Below are some tips for dealing with child support arrears. Make Partial Payments The first thing you should note is that you don't have the right to make changes to your child support payments. The government expects you to meet your child support obligations even if you are struggling. [Read More]
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Liability Claims For Beauty Salon Injuries
You don't go to a beauty salon expecting injury, but these establishments do have their risks. You deserve compensation if someone or something causes you injury during your beauty treatment. You just need to prove how the defendant is liable for your injuries. Below are some of the ways beauty salons can cause injuries to their patrons. Inadequate Training You need adequate training and licensing to become a beauty therapist. For example, according to work. [Read More]
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Ways A Cannabis Law Firm Can Help You With Opening A Dispensary
In many areas of the country, cannabis has been legalized for both recreational and medicinal purposes. This has led to an explosion of small businesses. However, opening a cannabis enterprise can be a legally complicated task as this is one of the areas of commercial law that can be the most ambiguous. As a result, those looking to open one of these businesses will likely need to retain a cannabis law firm to navigate this process. [Read More]
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4 Ways To Find A DUI Lawyer
If you have just been released from jail after being arrested for a DUI, it's wise for you to start looking for a lawyer as soon as you can. If you don't really know how to look for a good attorney, you can try these four different ways to look for a good DUI attorney to help you with your case. 1. Search Online First of all, you can start your search for a DUI attorney online. [Read More]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liens And Your Worker's Comp
If you have been injured on the job during the course of your scope of employment, you may be able to file a worker's compensation case. There are many terms that you may come across during the course of your case. One such term is liens. Here are a few of the questions you may have about liens and your worker's comp case. What Is a Lien? A lien is basically a bill that is attached to your worker's compensation case. [Read More]