2017

  • Five Tips For Filing Your Car Accident Claim

    After you are involved in a car accident, one of the first things you need to do is file a claim with your insurance company. Though you would hope this would be a simple process, that's not always the case. It's important to follow the tips below to ensure that your claim is filed successfully -- and you can get the money you deserve in a timely manner.  File as soon as possible.
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  • Seeking Workers Comp: Why You Should Get Help From A Lawyer

    Were you hurt while you were at work? You may have been wearing the proper safety gear and following all of the rules, but something still went wrong. If you are hurt and unable to work, you may be stressed out and worried about how you will continue to pay your bills and afford the cost of basic necessities. If you tried to get workers compensation and you were denied, it is important to hire a lawyer to help you with your case.
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  • If You Suspect Medical Malpractice, Follow These Dos And Dont's

    Doctors take an oath to do no harm, and it should always be their goal to provide patients with the best care possible. However, doctors are human, and they do sometimes make mistakes. Often, these mistakes qualify as medical malpractice, and you may be able to seek compensation for the damages you've suffered by filing a malpractice lawsuit. However, the process of filing and winning a malpractice case is tricky, and it's important that you follow certain protocols along the way.
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  • Protecting Your Business Against Cybersecurity Lawsuits

    When it comes to running a profitable business in today's complex market landscape, guarding against liability is important. With many business activities being conducted online and with the help of electronic devices, cybersecurity is a critical issue that business owners must think about when addressing liability. In order to protect your business against a cybersecurity lawsuit, here are three things that you should be doing. 1. Changing your passwords regularly.
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  • Ready To Start Your Own Business? 3 Reasons Why You Need A Business Lawyer In Your Corner

    When it comes to starting your own business, one of the worst things you can do is go it alone. Even if it seems like the steps you need to take are simple and problem-free, there are still serious pitfalls to opening your own business. One small mistake could end up costing you dearly. Maybe not right away, but eventually. To avoid those pitfalls, you need a business lawyer in your corner.
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  • How Your Spouse Can Use Social Media Against You During Divorce

    These days everybody seems to live in social media. However, if you are going through a divorce, you ought to take your foot off the gas pedal, so to speak, as far as social media use is concerned. Otherwise, you may give your spouse ammunition to use against you during the divorce proceedings. Here are three types of information your spouse may be able to glean from your social media pages:
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  • Was Your VA Claim Turned Down Unfairly?

    It's not a rumor; Veterans Affairs offices have a few problems when it comes to approving veteran disability claims and providing proper care. Some are systematic issues of backlogs and a lack of personnel, while others are clear issues of misconduct. It can be hard to prove which camp your claim denial falls in, but there are a few things you can do to make success more likely while making sure the system is held accountable.
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  • Going Through Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? 3 Ways A Chapter 13 Lawyer Can Benefit You

    If you are going through a chapter 13 bankruptcy and are planning to file on your own, you should consider hiring a chapter 13 lawyer to help you. You are likely already stressed and this can lead to you making mistakes which may affect the outcome of your bankruptcy. A chapter 13 lawyer can help you before and during your bankruptcy. Below is some information about this so you can get a lawyer on your side.
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  • 4 Different Types Of Workers Comp Settlements To Be Aware Of

    Not all workers compensation settlements are the same. If the defendant in your workers comp case is proposing a settlement, you should know what the different types of settlement are so that you can be sure of making decisions that are in your best interest.  Generally speaking, there are four major types of settlement out there that differ in terms of characteristics like how much of the related medical expenses will be covered and whether or not the employee can seek additional compensation in the future for the work related injury in question.
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  • Getting Through Your Prenuptial Agreement Without Calling Off The Wedding: 8 Ideas To Help

    As busy as you are planning your wedding, it's crucial that you stop and take the time to put together a prenuptial agreement, for both you and your future spouse's benefit. That's often much easier said than done, though, given the nature of the document and the complexity of family law. Here are eight helpful ideas to help you through the process, and on to the marital bliss that awaits.
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