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Act Fast! Immediate Actions After A Car Accident
If you've been hit by a careless driver, you should know that time is of the essence when it comes to proving your case and getting adequate compensation. While your shock and trauma about the wreck is understandable, valuable evidence could be escaping while you are procrastinating about taking action against the at-fault driver. Whether you are able to take care of these tasks yourself, or you ask a trusted friend or family member to assist you, make sure that you don't waste time getting started on any of the following. [Read More]
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You Have a Very Specific Set of Skills (and No Job): How an Employment Attorney Helps
Liam Neeson is now an iconic actor for the line, "I have a very specific set of skills...". Your specific set of skills may not be the same as those of the character Mr. Neeson portrayed, but your skills may frequently leave you unemployed. Sometimes you are a shoe-in for a job, but you are denied without reason. This is where an employment attorney can come to your rescue. A Case of Discrimination [Read More]
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Faqs About A Suit Of Specific Performance
After your offer on a home has been accepted, the expectation is that at some point, you will take possession of the home. Sometimes though, the seller backs out. If you have fulfilled your end of the buyer's agreement, you might have a legal option available to you. What Legal Option Do You Have? If you have attempted to talk the seller into continuing with the sale of the home, you could possibly file a lawsuit against him or her. [Read More]
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Dollars, Sense, And Divorce: Financial Rules To Follow As A Woman Through A Divorce
Divorce marks the end of one life chapter and the beginning of another for you as a woman. While most women anticipate plenty of changes with a divorce, from changes in living situations to giving up certain belongings, many forget how much their financial situation can change during the whole process. To make sure you don't end up facing all of these new life changes with no financial security, there are a few financial rules to follow through your divorce as a woman: [Read More]
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3 Tips For Getting Social Security Disability Approved
Even if you have a verifiable disability that makes it difficult or impossible to work and meet the other qualifications, it can be very challenging to get approved for Social Security Disability benefits. If approved, you will receive monthly benefits that help you pay for your living expenses and make your life much easier, but unfortunately many applications are denied. In order to receive the Social Security Disability you are entitled to, it's important to be prepared and approach your application in a thoughtful, deliberate way by following these tips: [Read More]
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Avoiding Construction Site Injuries: 4 Tips For Workers
Construction sites can be incredibly dangerous and too often there are constructions workers that are seriously or fatally injured as a result of an on-the-job accident. Accidents can occur for a number of reasons, include defective machinery, lack of safety gear, and failure to take proper safety precautions. Though all accidents cannot be avoided, some construction-related injuries can be prevented. Here are four things that constructions workers can do to help reduce the chances of an on-site accident or injury occurring: [Read More]
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Finding The Right Court Reporter For Your Deposition
Depositions play an important role in many lawsuits. These depositions allow attorneys to gather information that could prove valuable in mounting a case on their client's behalf. To ensure that the information provided throughout the deposition is preserved, a court reporter can be used to create a transcript of the proceeding. If your law firm is looking to hire a court reporter to help with upcoming depositions, here are three things to keep in mind. [Read More]
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Two Ways That A Divorce Lawyer Can Assist You With Child Support Issues
One of the most common issues that many people run into after divorce is child support issues, such as one of the individuals paying too little child support or refusing to pay at all. However, the good news is that a divorce lawyer can continue to assist you after the divorce has been completed by helping you deal with child support issues. Listed below are two ways in which divorce lawyer can assist you with your child-support problems and issues. [Read More]
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Three Ways It May Be Possible To Earn More Than The Social Security Disability Limit
People who are receiving Social Security disability benefits can still work if they're capable. The problem is the Social Security Administration (SSA) only allows recipients to earn a maximum of $1,170 per month ($1,950 for visually impaired people) before it will begin reducing their disability payments. However, here are three ways you could conceivably earn more money without it affecting your monthly check. Take Advantage of the Trial Period The SSA encourages people on disability to work and has several programs available to help facilitate that transition. [Read More]
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3 Truck Driving Safety Tips
When you're driving a truck, it takes more than adhering to the rules of the road to avoid accidents. Truck drivers log many more travel miles than passenger vehicles and the longer you're on the road, the more your chances of being involved in an accident increases. That's why it's crucial to employ smart driving to keep yourself, your cargo and other drivers on the road safe. Check out these three tips to reduce your risk of accidents. [Read More]