24 March 2019
As you age, more and more attention should be paid to financial issues. Less time to correct errors and to ascend the career ladder means that your attention should be on your bottom line at all times. After all, who wants to be a burden to someone else? If you are entering your later years and proudly refer to yourself as a "baby boomer", your retirement age is fast approaching. If you are also about to be divorced, there are several important financial issues that require your attention, so read on to learn more.
16 January 2019
If you have recently become disabled, you may have the right to financial compensation either from the party that injured you or through direct aid from the government. Filing for disability with the government in particular can be a complicated process and it's easy to feel overwhelmed if you've never dealt with anything like this before. Here are three reasons why you might want a disability attorney on your side throughout this process.
10 October 2018
There's a lot of news these days about federal investigations, and the people caught up in their wake are variously described as targets, subjects, and witnesses. What's the difference? Each of those terms has a unique meaning. If you're ever involved in a federal investigation surrounding a crime, it's important to understand what those terms mean in order to better understand the position that you are in. Here's what you should know.
3 October 2018
Many people picture reckless driving as something that occurs at a high rate of speed, but it's possible to pick up this traffic charge if you're only traveling a couple of miles per hour. One potential way to earn a reckless driving ticket is by being unsafe at crosswalks. This is one area in which vehicles and pedestrians mingle, which means that unsafe driving can dramatically increase the risk of a serious injury or even a death to a pedestrian.
29 August 2018
If you're ever in a car accident, you should know to pull over to the side of the road, if possible, and wait for the police to arrive. However, in your panicked state, you might alternatively act in a manner that you could soon regret. Fleeing the scene after a car accident can be tempting, but it's almost certainly going to lead to further legal issues for you. Instead of potential traffic charges from the accident, you could end up with a hit and run charge and a multitude of other associated charges.
25 July 2018
If you're going to be applying for social security disability benefits, it's best to start off with an attorney. Many people wait until they've been denied benefits to hire an attorney. However, waiting to hire an attorney until after you've been denied can make the process even longer. You can avoid some of the delays and difficulties by hiring an attorney to work with you throughout the process. Here are four steps that will help you prepare for your initial consultation with the disability benefits attorney.
2 June 2018
When you operate a business, you may have to deal with many different vendors and customers, on many different levels. The day may come when you need to have a business lawyer work with you to clear up a dispute or problem between your company and one of those clients, customers, or vendors. It is important that you find the right lawyer to work with you and who understands the ins and outs of the business law.
6 April 2018
A passenger injured in a car accident faces a much different accident claim from a driver injured in a car accident. As a passenger, here are some of the things you should know before filing a claim. You May Have To Make Multiple Claims As a passenger, it's advisable to hold both drivers responsible for your injuries and pursue claims against both of them. This is the only way you can expect to receive maximum damages for your injuries.
1 December 2016
Divorces get messy. Even when there is nothing for you and your ex to fight about, your ex may make your life miserable during the process. When you have little assets to divide and you have come to an agreement about child custody, your ex can still drag the process out for months while you just want to move on with your life. To maintain your sanity, it is usually necessary to hire a divorce attorney who will be responsible for interacting with your ex so you don't have to.
27 September 2016
If you're like most people who have been injured due to the neglect of someone else, you are likely facing a loss of work and income, pain due to injuries, and medical bills that you aren't thrilled about having to pay out of pocket. Luckily, you may be able to obtain some compensation for your pain and suffering by filing a personal-injury claim. You'll need a lawyer by your side to maximize your chance of winning the case; here are a few things to look for when searching for a quality personal-injury attorney to work with.