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3 Ways Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Could Affect Your House

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If you are struggling to pay your bills and are considering filing bankruptcy, your first question might have could be about the future of your house. Will filing for Chapter 7 lead to losing your house or will you be able to keep it? Your decision about filing for bankruptcy might depend on the answer to this question, and you can find this out by visiting a bankruptcy attorney. Here are the three main ways filing for Chapter 7 could affect the house you own and live in.…

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Factors That Can Help You Decide Whether A Child Injury Is Due To Inadequate Supervision From A Legal Standpoint

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If a child is injured while in the care of a teacher, there is a need to determine to what degree, if any, the teacher is at-fault for the harm suffered. Not every situation where a child is injured comprises legal negligence upon the part of the teacher. That is why the courts have developed an understanding of how to evaluate when a teacher failed to exercise responsibility in an injury situation.…

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The Facts About Five Common Auto Accident Misconceptions

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When it comes to injuries sustained in a car accident, many people find themselves confused about how to proceed. After all, with so many misconceptions out there, it would be no surprise if you find yourself wondering where to go next. Here’s a look at what you should know about five common misconceptions related to auto accident injury lawsuits. You Don’t Need to Pay a Retainer to File One common reason that many people don’t pursue an injury case after an auto accident is because they’re concerned about affording the retainer.…

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Unofficial Marriage Separations Can Create Some Major Hurdles

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If you find that your flaming marriage has burned itself out, it may be time for you and your spouse to go your separate ways. While the two of you may agree to participate in an unofficial trial separation, you may want to set a time limit on the amount of time you will remain in this state. This is because this decision can come back to haunt you when you finally arrive in divorce court.…

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3 Things to Know About Getting a Secured Credit Card After Bankruptcy

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When you file bankruptcy, you will no longer have access to the credit cards you may have once used to make purchases. While this is a good thing, simply because you will not have the ability to buy things you cannot afford, it can also be frustrating when you need a credit card to use for a purchase. Getting a secured credit card is something you may want to look into after bankruptcy.…

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Prescribed The Wrong Drug: Are You Sacrificing Your Health For Your Doctor's Speaker Fees?

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People put a lot of trust in their doctors. They expect that their physicians will always promote the drugs and treatments that offer the most benefits and the fewest risks. Unfortunately, not all doctors reach their recommendations strictly be analyzing what’s best for their patients – some tend to write out prescriptions for medications that they’re being paid big bucks to promote. Read on to learn how to spot a doc that doesn’t have your best interest in mind, and what to do if you’ve already fallen victim to a less-than-honest medical professional.…

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Live Or Travel In Texas? What Should You Know About Changes To Personal Injury Law?

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If you live, work, or frequently travel in Texas, you may at some point find yourself on the receiving end of a personal injury lawsuit. Although driving defensively can help you avoid most accidents, some may be inevitable – whether rear-ending a vehicle that suddenly brakes in front of you or losing control of your vehicle after it briefly leaves the roadway. With rising healthcare expenses, the emergency care and physical therapy that could potentially result from even a fender bender or other minor car accident can exceed your insurance limits, subjecting you to liability for damages not covered by your auto insurance policy.…

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Children & Fast Food Restaurants: Possible Personal Injuries That Can Occur

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Fast food restaurants often offer a family-friendly environment, with a wide variety of meals catered just to children. Even though a majority of the time these meals are safe and fun to eat, sometimes an injury can occur. If your child is injured at a fast food restaurant, it’s important to step back, look at the facts, and see if there is a potential case. Once your child has received the proper health care, you can move forward with personal injury attorneys.…

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Is It Really Champagne? The Laws That Govern Sparkling Wine Labels

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Are you about to start producing sparkling wine and wondering how you should identify your product? Should you stick with the term “sparkling wine”, or can you spruce up your labels with some fancier terminology? The fact of the matter is that this decision isn’t yours to make because the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) have strict rules governing what words you can place on your bottles. Read on to learn about the laws that limit how you can identify your sparkling wine.…

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Small Business Owners: Reasonable Accommodations You Must Make For Disabled Workers

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Disabled people often find it difficult to carry out their duties on a regular basis in the workplace. To help counter this problem, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers must now make ‘reasonable accommodation’ for workers with disabilities. If you are a small business owner, the ADA obligations around reasonable accommodation may apply to you, and, if you want to avoid a lawsuit, it’s important you understand your responsibilities.…

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