Taking the first steps toward being divorced can be difficult. When you set in motion the divorce process, you are initiating a huge legal and financial move, not to mention losing a relationship. Once you meet with a lawyer and discuss your case, the petition can be filed at any time once you give the go-ahead. Here is what you should know about what is being filed and what happens next in this process.…
Read More »When an insurance adjuster, a judge, or a juror has to evaluate the claims in an injury case, one of the first questions to resolve involves what sort of liability applies. The most common form of liability is negligence, and negligence cases involve comparisons of how much the victim and the defendant each contributed to what occurred. A second form is strict liability, where the question is primarily whether the defendant’s actions led to what happened.…
Read More »Workplace-related injuries can have a serious impact on your life. You may be hurt to such an extent that you can no longer do your job, and this puts a serious strain on your finances. While you almost certainly take advantage of any sick leave or paid-time-off you have on the books, there are only so many hours to collect. Filing for worker’s compensation insurance can be a big help, but if you are denied the coverage, you may not know where to turn.…
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