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  • Have An Accident While Working At Sea? The Different Acts That Provide Compensation For Your Injuries

    If you work on a ship of any kind and are injured, it is not the simple matter of applying for worker's compensation the way land-working employees have. Instead, you are covered by two separate acts, the Longshore and Harbour Worker's Compensation Act (LHWC) and the Jones Act. Each act has its own qualifying parameters and offers different amounts and varieties of compensation. To expedite receiving the funds you need to pay medical bills and your living expenses, make sure you file the right type of claim. [Read More]

  • Don't Believe These Personal Injury Case Myths

    An injury that is caused by another person can be so bothersome to you that filing some kind of lawsuit seems like a logical action. Just be sure that you get the facts about legal considerations instead of falling for these myths. You Can Wait A common misconception is that you can take as much time as you need to deal with your injuries and that when you finally feel ready, you can head to court. [Read More]

  • 3 Times When You Should File A Personal Injury Lawsuit

    When most people hear about personal injury lawsuits they think about car accidents. Car accidents are one of the most common reasons to file a personal injury suit with companies such as Randall A. Wolff & Associates, Ltd, but they are not the only reason to file a suit. Here are some other instances where you could and perhaps should file a lawsuit. 1. Dog Bites If you have been bitten by a dog you should consider filing a lawsuit against the owner of the dog if they refuse to help pay for the expenses related to the dog bite. [Read More]

  • Collaborating To End Your Marriage

    Did you know that you can choose the direction your divorce might go? The way that you and your spouse deal with issues that arise with your divorce could either cost a lot of money, be stressful and take a lot of time to resolve, or not. Collaborative divorce is a more friendly way to end a marriage, and the use of this method to resolve differences is gaining popularity among divorcing couples, attorneys and the court system. [Read More]

  • Five Reasons You Need A Truck Accident Attorney Specifically

    If you have been involved in a trucking accident, you may start searching for a car accident or personal injury attorney. However, in these cases, it's much better to find a trucking accident injury attorney specifically. Here are five reasons why this is so important: Experience With Trucking Laws: Attorneys who work specifically on truck accident cases know trucking laws. This is important because trucking laws are significantly different than other traffic laws. [Read More]

  • Overriding Family Court Commissioners' Decisions: Options

    In many court districts, family court commissioners rule over family court. This allows the actual judges to take on more serious cases and not deal with the squabbles of divorcing couples. If you are divorcing or already divorced and find yourself returning to court repeatedly, you will undoubtedly be in front of a family court commissioner. That said, if you do not like the court commissioner's ruling on things and you want a judge instead, here is how you can overturn the judge's decision. [Read More]

  • 4 Reasons Your Business Can Benefit From A Law Firm

    While you may not think you have a need for a lawyer, all businesses can benefit greatly by having a lawyer represent their company. Lawyers are able to help in a number of situations and can make legal troubles less stressful. Keep reading to better understand the many ways in which your business can benefit from law firm representation.  Hire and Fire Employees Correctly No matter what size your business is, you may find yourself needing to take on or let some staff members go during your business lifetime. [Read More]

  • 4 Things To Know About Traffic Tickets

    Getting a traffic ticket is never something you want to have happen to you. Unfortunately, it does happen, even to the best drivers. The important thing to know is how to handle it and what you can do to avoid these issues at all costs. Here are four things you should know specifically about traffic tickets: Paid Fines Don't Erase Points: When you receive a traffic ticket, you receive a point on your license, which many people think disappears when they pay the fine. [Read More]

  • 3 Important Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney

    Have you recently been injured in an accident of some kind? Do you need to file a lawsuit in order to be compensated for your time and medical expenses? Lawsuits are not always the easiest choice, but they can sometimes turn out to be the only choice. In order to make sure that your lawsuit goes as quickly and as easily as possible, it's a good idea for you to have the help of an experienced lawyer. [Read More]

  • Do You Need A Legal Videographer For Your Deposition?

    Video can play an important role in a deposition. The recording is considered a part of the case facing the court and can often be referred to and played during a trial. Therefore, it is important that it is of the highest quality. You can choose to record the proceedings yourself, but that could have disastrous results. Another option is to hire a legal videographer. If you are considering a videographer, here is what you need to know. [Read More]