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  • Signs You Will Need a Workers Compensation Attorney

    If an employee gets injured while on the job, they should be entitled to workers' compensation. This is a program that helps cover an employee's lost wages and medical care while they recuperate from their workplace injury. When you get hurt on the job, which is more common than you might think, having the security of being able to get workers' compensation sounds great. However, getting compensated for an injury you only sustained because you were at work can be harder than you think. [Read More]

  • 3 Rights And Responsibilities Of Noncustodial Parents

    Working out child custody is rarely an easy thing, and the expertise of a child custody lawyer is often needed to help facilitate the process and ensure one party's rights aren't trampled on. The noncustodial parent has rights and responsibilities, just as the custodial parent does. Here is a look at those rights and responsibilities. Stick to Your Visitation Schedule Most judges award ample visitation time to the noncustodial parent. In some cases, that visitation may require supervision by a third party. [Read More]

  • Managing Your Stress During A Contentious Divorce

    Some couples divorce amicably and divide up assets, knowing that the marriage is no longer working. If you have the opposite going on, you and your ex may be arguing even over the smallest of things. Most divorces are emotional, but one that is between two people who are ready for a fight is going to bring a load of stress on both parties. When you find your stress levels getting out of control, it's time to find a divorce attorney that can help you. [Read More]

  • Breathing Health Conditions That Could Affect Your Ability To Use A Breathalyzer

    When a police officer instructs you to blow into his or her Breathalyzer to determine whether your blood alcohol is over the legal limit, you'll almost always receive an instruction to continue blowing until you're told to stop. Most people can do this successfully, regardless of any alcohol impairment, but the process of blowing hard for several seconds isn't something that everyone can do. If you stop blowing before the Breathalyzer takes its reading, the officer might believe that you're trying to dupe the test and could arrest you on suspicion of DUI. [Read More]

  • Important Answers For Auto Accident Victims

    Auto accidents can be one of the major threats of modern life. Even a fairly minor auto accident can cause enough damage and injuries to pose serious problems. As a result of the major problems that accident victims experience, anyone that regularly operates a vehicle should have a basic and functional understanding of the legal implications of an auto accident. Is The Other Driver At Fault If The Weather Played A Role In The Accident? [Read More]

  • How Car Accident Lawyers Investigate Cases

    It is not uncommon for a car accident attorney to hear a person's case and then tell the person they will think about whether or not to accept the case. Attorneys do this when the evidence is not completely clear from the start as to what really happened in the accident, and they may want to spend time investigating a case before accepting it and after accepting it. Car accident lawyers spend a lot of time investigating cases, and here are some of the ways they do this. [Read More]

  • Planning Your Estate? 3 Things You Need To Know About Your Living Will

    If you've started working on your estate planning and you've already completed your living trust, you might still have work to do. This is particularly true if you haven't added a living will to your estate plan. You might think that since you have a living trust, you don't need a living will. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Your living estate only covers the financial aspects of your estate. It's the living will that covers the medical aspects of your estate plan. [Read More]

  • Supplemental Needs Trusts- Essential Estate Planning Components

    Having a family member with disabilities can pose a challenge. Depending on the severity of the disability, your loved one may be unable to live alone or generate an income. If you are providing a high level of care for your loved one, you may worry about his or her well-being after your passing. Fortunately, there is a vital estate planning tool that you can utilize to help ensure the needs of your disabled loved one are taken care of after your death. [Read More]

  • Case Value Determination And Your Personal Injury Attorney

    When another driver causes an accident, you are likely entitled to be paid money damages. It can be extremely difficult to deal with the results of an accident on your own and most people find that a personal injury attorney is important. When you meet with your attorney for the first time, you should be prepared to have your case evaluated. Read on to find out why this is so and what to be ready to explain to the attorney. [Read More]

  • Personal Testimony And Your Personal Injury Case

    Taking quick action after a car accident is important. Vital evidence needed to prove your case can be lost if you fail to act. One of the most vaunted types of personal injury evidence is that of witnesses. Surprisingly, there is more than one type of witness when it comes to accident cases. Read on to learn more about three categories of personal injury witnesses. Eye-witnesses If someone saw your car accident unfold, you are fortunate. [Read More]