People who are involved in car accidents have certain rights that must be protected. Many people do not know their rights. They do not fight to protect themselves after they have been injured in a wreck. So what are your legal rights after you have been in a car accident? This really depends upon the […]
If you owe taxes to the IRS, the first thing you need to know is that borrowing money to full pay your tax debt may have a lower interest rate than allowing IRS penalties and interest to accumulate. Even paying with a credit card might save you money, especially when your Collection Statute Expiration Date […]
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and some other data sources, there are over 89.7 million dogs in the United States as of 2017. Nearly 1,000 Americans are treated in a hospital emergency room every day as a result of a dog bite. It is estimated that there have been over […]
What are the Longshore Act and the Jones Act? The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, was enacted in 1927 for the purpose of providing at least temporary compensation to injured offshore workers (and amended later to include onshore maritime employees) who were not otherwise covered by the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. The Merchant […]
DWI refers to the act of driving while intoxicated, which is a crime in every U.S. state. DWI charges are not just for people who drive under the influence of alcohol. Drivers are also charged with this crime if they are under the influence of controlled substances, illegal drugs, or a combination of drugs and […]
What happens when you or a friend slips on the icy steps at your rental unit? Responsibility in most rental situations is addressed in the lease. For example, renters are generally responsible for damages that occur inside the rental property, while the landlord is liable for the condition and safety of the exterior unit; however, […]
Many elderly people suffer abuse at the hands of their caregivers. Just as young children are sometimes targets for abuse, elderly people can be because they may be physically weak or mentally incompetent. Both elderly people who are still physically and mentally capable and people who love an elderly person need to be aware of […]
When your children are small, figuring out how to talk to them about money can be a challenge. As they grow up, it usually doesn’t get any easier and many kids end up on the wrong financial road. If your kids end up in financial trouble, they may need to consider filing for bankruptcy at […]
There are many myths surrounding attorneys and what they can do for you. All of these myths are based on misconceptions often perpetrated in the media. Here is a list of the top 5 myths about personal injury lawyers: 1. Myth: An attorney who advertises on T.V. must be an excellent attorney. Otherwise he wouldn’t […]
Coming to a realization that bankruptcy is a very real possibility is a sobering event for most people. Even business owners who believe that bankruptcy protection is the only way to keep the company afloat usually approach the task with a great deal of misgiving. Since locating and securing the right attorney to handle the […]
Throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom professional truck drivers bring world essentials to retail stores, manufacturing plants and distribution centers. They are the vital carriers of everything that keeps an economy alive and successfully moving forward. Through harsh weather conditions, congested traffic, frayed roadways and mountainous areas, these […]