• Handling The Legal Aspects Of Your Car Accident Case

    If you find yourself in the position of having to turn things around after a car wreck, you need to make sure you are handling a lot of tasks — including addressing any potential legal needs. Hiring a skilled auto accident lawyer means that you'll have someone not just looking after your legal interests, but also giving you advice on how you should handle the next steps in the coming months or years.
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  • Hire A Family Attorney To Help Establish Paternity Of A Child

    When a woman gives birth to a child, and the perceived biological father denies that the baby is his, the woman may eventually turn to a family attorney to file paperwork to establish that the man is indeed the father. This isn't the only way to approach a paternity situation, however. If you're a man who believes that he has had a child with the woman, but she is denying your access to the child because she believes that you aren't the father, you may be eager to establish paternity.
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  • What To Know When Dealing With A Dog Bite Case

    If you happen to suffer a dog bite due to an owner being negligent and not controlling their pet, it is important that you take the proper legal action. In many situations, this means taking the matter to civil court and hiring a dog bite lawyer to help you profess your case. These steps are important, so that you can get paid the money necessary to cover your expenses for medical bills and any other trauma you might have suffered.
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  • What Can You Do If A Creditor Files A Proof Of Claim In Your Bankruptcy Case?

    After you file for bankruptcy, all of your creditors will be notified. Your creditors can challenge the discharge of a debt, which triggers an investigation by the bankruptcy trustee. If this happens, it is important that you know what to do.  What Is a Proof of Claim? A proof of claim is a creditor's statement that states it is entitled to receive payment of the debt that is owed. Unsecured creditors have to file a proof of claim in order for the debt to stand after the bankruptcy.
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  • 5 Key Areas of Employer Responsibility

    In any kind of worker's compensation case, personal injury lawyers may look at these general areas of responsibility for the companies that hire and manage labor. If you're an employer, keep these points in mind to avoid as many unwanted cases as possible. Personal Protective Equipment All sorts of workers in all kinds of industries need appropriate gear to handle any heavy, hazardous or other risky tasks that they may be asked to perform.
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  • Planning Your Divorce: Four Ways To Financially Prepare For An Unmarried Future

    A lot of people carefully plan their weddings - down to the last cookie and cocktail - but they don't plan their divorce, and that's a huge mistake. While you're probably not enjoying the prospect of your divorce the same way that you once looked forward to your wedding, you should use the time before your divorce wisely, because your life after the divorce is at stake. Here's 4 tips on how to make the necessary financial preparations for your unmarried future.
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  • Don't Be Guilty Of Unlawful Restraint Or Kidnapping

    You see it all the time in movies and TV shows: someone tricking or forcing someone to stay put in a place they don't want to be, or forced to go somewhere against their will. It usually turns out to be a joke a way to get someone to a bachelor(ette) party, or a misunderstanding, and all is eventually forgiven/forgotten. Even if it isn't forgiven, the crafty characters find a way to teach a character a lesson and stop their victim from talking.
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