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- Court Ordered Anger Management - Is it Always the Right Answer? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Joe JamesEvery year thousands of people are required to take a court ordered anger management class. This is oftentimes mandated as an alternative to jail time for people who have been involved in some altercation, verbal or physical, that does not involve weapons or domestic violence. There are a ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - How To Get A Lawsuit Loan On Your Wrongful Termination Litigation? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Paul ShermanNo-Risk Lawsuit Loan on Your Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Wrongful termination lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance provided to a plaintiff involved in a wrongful termination or wrongful discharge litigation even before his/her lawsuit is settled or resolved. Most of the ...
Views: 3659 - Simple Guidelines in Claiming for Work related Injuries - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Mariah ColeDo you know that you are not safe anywhere, not even your workplace? According to statistics, working environments recorded almost half of all accidents last year recording almost 300,000 accidents resulting to Work related Injuries throughout the UK. This is despite the wide belief that the UK ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Professionalism is must in effective lawyers but they need the human touch too - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Joanna GadelIt is very true that professionalism is a must for effective lawyers. This is an attribute of lawyers that distinguishes them from other professionals. Nevertheless a true lawyer should be able to help the client in all the possible ways. A lawyer has to be passionate and as well possess an eye ...
Views: 883 - Your Right For A Work Injury Compensation Claims For An Injury At Work - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Vitoria FarrToday, we are living in a fast-paced lifestyle. Being slow and stagnant will lead you to a pit hole. And no one in his normal state of mentality would like to be left behind in an unsuccessful living. As everyone of us crave for power, superiority, fame and a luxurious living we work hard in ...
Views: 1649 - Avoid Debt Collector's Harassment - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from John KevinThe Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) came into practice to regulate the methods used by debt collectors in collecting debt. According to the FDCPA, a debt collector is someone who collects debts on a regular basis. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a ...
Views: 770 - The FDCPA protects you from debt collectors - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from John KevinThe Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regulate and govern debt collection practices. The FDCPA and the state debt collection statutes constitute protection cover against illegal and unethical debt collection practices. The FDCPA ...
Views: 748 - The Role of a Trustee in a Bankruptcy Case - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Brian ReedOk, you are getting a fresh start on your financial situation by filing for bankruptcy. One of the important players that you are going to be interacting with in the case is a bankruptcy trustee. A bankruptcy trustee is a lawyer assigned to oversee your bankruptcy case. Their role in the case ...
Views: 693 - What Are the Differences Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Brian ReedBeing in debt can be a stressful, confusing, and often scary situation. It can feel like you are in a deep hole and all you want to do is climb out but creditors are continually throwing dirt down to bury you. Sometimes, the best option to get out from that hole and escape the wrath of creditors ...
Views: 670 - The Benefits of Bankruptcy - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Brian ReedAfter the current bankruptcy law went into effect in 2005, many people were left with the impression that bankruptcy relief was no longer available or too difficult to obtain. Nothing could be further from the truth. Bankruptcy is a formidable way for many hard working Americans who are ...
Views: 709 - The Myths of Bankruptcy - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Brian ReedLike most formidable situations, bankruptcy has earned its reputation based on very few truthful facts and too many false embellishments. The majority of the miseducation of the public has occurred since the current bankruptcy laws went into effect in 2005. But have no fear, once you know the ...
Views: 728 - What Happens If I Don’t Make My Chapter 13 Payment? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Brian ReedNo one plans on dramatic financial changes, but they happen. When changes do arise to an individual in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, they might be misled into believing there is no other option than sticking to their schedule of set monthly payments. But they might be surprised to find that Chapter 13 ...
Views: 658 - How Flexible is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Brian ReedBefore filing for bankruptcy, it is crucial to understand all the facts. Since you may not be an expert in bankruptcy law, the questions you might have about the process have answers that are anything but clear. Not only are there different types of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, but ...
Views: 643 - New Bankruptcy Law Explained - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Brian ReedOn October 17, 2005, new bankruptcy law went into effect, changing the process of filing for bankruptcy throughout the United States. This new shift in law requires additional steps to be taken by the attorney and the debtor but has been geared toward benefiting the debtor. The following details ...
Views: 712 - Bankruptcy for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Brian ReedThe entrepreneurial spirit is one of the touchstones of American culture that has made our country so strong. The willingness of driven individuals to step out and risk their financial stability for the sake of a business they believe in has been a catalyst of our country’s growth. However, a ...
Views: 636 - Do You Understand Your Own Business Agreement? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroWhen you agree to perform services for a client, and the client agrees to pay you for such services, you and your client have entered into a legal contract, often referred to as an agreement. The terms of the agreement, however, are difficult to recall and prove unless in writing. A written ...
Views: 1453(5 votes) - CRYSTAL RIVER COURT REPORTERS - HOW TO GIVE THE BEST SERVICE TO OUT-OF-TOWN CLIENTS - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Mariana C. ConveryCrystal River court reporters tend to serve the needs of out-of-town clients more often than most court reporters working in larger cities. So it is of utmost importance that we follow some basic rules to help serve the needs of our out-of-town clients to the highest level possible. The ...
Views: 745 - Prenup Agreement - Legal & Financial Issues - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Shela DeanThe laws and regulations that govern our life are staggeringly complex. No one, not even an attorney, can know them all. But, like it or not, your marriage is subject to a myriad of rules and restrictions imposed upon it by the jurisdiction(s) in which you live, beginning with whether you ...
Views: 1384 - Pedestrian's Wrongful Death - A Difficult Path to Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaTraffic school has taught us that pedestrians in a cross-walk always have the right of way. However, all too often pedestrians fall victims to the negligent and distracted behavior of careless drivers, resulting in an unfortunate wrongful death case. This devastating circumstance may be caused ...
Views: 932 - What A Wrongful Death Attorney Can Do For His Client - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaThere are quite a few things that a wrongful death attorney does for his clients. First, let's define a wrongful death case. This is a case in which a person that you loved died as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another. Generally, you must be an immediate family member to file a ...
Views: 910 - When You Are Faced With a Debilitating Vehicle Injury - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaGetting into a car accident can change your life. Car accidents are very serious and can result in major damage to your car as well as injuries that can affect you for the rest of your life, and end with tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and a slow and painful recovery. However, ...
Views: 785 - When Cars Cause Motorcycles To Swerve - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaMotorcycle riders know that it can be difficult sharing the road with automobiles as some drivers do not give motorcyclists the room that they need and perform unsafe maneuvers that puts the rider in danger. When a car causes a motorcycle to swerve, it may be difficult for the rider to regain ...
Views: 2283 - How Do You Know If You Have a Viable Wrongful Death Lawsuit? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaA wrongful death case, simply defined, is one in which a person died needlessly at the negligence of another human being, organization or company. This can include everything from a drunk driver who gets behind the wheel intoxicated and kills someone, to the business owner who does not properly ...
Views: 745 - How Much Could You Receive For Wrongful Death Compensation? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaIf your loved one has been killed as a result of a car accident, or some other type of tragic event, you may be thinking about wrongful death compensation. Being compensated for the wrongful death can make the process of dealing with such a tragedy easier, and can make the financial burdens that ...
Views: 2792 - Responsibility For Accidents Caused By Teen Drivers - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaThere are 18,000 teen drivers in California that are injured or killed from automobile accidents each year and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that the statistics on teen driving is rather disturbing, with teens nine times more likely to be involved in a vehicle accident than ...
Views: 2890(2 votes) - How Long Will It Take My Personal Injury Case To Go To Court - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaFiguring out how long it will take for your personal injury case to be resolved, or even to end up on the court's calendar and in front of a judge or jury can be difficult to estimate, because there are a number of factors that it depends upon. However, if you know what the process is then it ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - When Seat Belts Cause Serious Injury - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaYou have probably seen the advertisements on television extolling the virtues of seat belts, how they are required by law and save lives more than any other safety feature on your car. But how true is it that seat belts save lives and are there instances when seat belts can cause you to be more ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - How Titling Property can affect your Estate Plan - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John MartinThe myriad options presented to homebuyers when titling real estate have significant tax, asset protection, and estate planning consequences. Failing to consider these issues often results in unanticipated taxes, liability, fees, and headaches. This article discusses a variety of potential ...
Views: 1369(11 votes) - Your Personal Lawyer For A Railway Disaster - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaIn every well-developed country, a train is the most popular mode of public transportation from a short distance to thousands of kilometers track. In this generation, the speed of some trains could compete with that of an airplane. Actually, there is a train that could travel two hundred and ...
Views: 799(2 votes) - Five Tips In Choosing A Car Accident Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaAccidents are uninvited in our lives. But, they just simply attack us unexpectedly that cause damages and injuries. Because of the growing number of vehicles whether in the cities or countryside places, the case of vehicular accidents is also increasing. In fact, there are lots of people ...
Views: 866(2 votes) - Bail Bonds - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaWhen you are released on bail, they are done so with the understanding that you will attend court on an appointed date to face trial. You are released on bail so that you do not have to sit in jail waiting trial, and to allow you to go about your daily business until the trial occurs. Usually, ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - International Trade Compliance - 9 Principles of Effective Compliance Programs - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from James AnzaloneNext to willful violation, self blinding (refusing to accept information about an export) is the most significant aggravating factor in increasing an exporter’s chance of getting slapped with a major civil penalty from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). So, what is the best way to ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - An Attorney For A Road Disaster - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaAll of us know that an attorney is a person who could able to defend you inside or outside the court in times you are involved in a certain case. Each attorney has a specialization regarding to case of the client. And one of the most popular cases that an attorney have to handle is related to a ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - How To Post Your Bail - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mae Sta. MariaWhen you’re charged with a crime, you may have to wait weeks or even months before you’re given a trial. Rather than having accused parties languish in jail during this time, courts may grant you to be released on bail. This just means that your friend or loved ones can give cash or property to ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Boat Accident Attorney-Your Aid After The Tragedy In The Sea - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaDuring vacation , every family wants to spend their time together recreating and enjoying. And one of the most enjoyable activities is in the water settings. A lot of people are fond of sailing, boating , canoeing ,cruising and the like. But, behind the enjoyment is a danger that might be ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Roles Of Parents And Lawyer In Teenage Car Accidents - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaWe all know that teenagers are aggressive and one of their exciting hobbies is car driving. In every sate, teenage car accidents is rampant and it is so alarming to the part of the government as well as their parents. Hence, the parent of a teenager who's fond of driving must see to it that ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Five Signs Of Ineffective Lawyer Towards A Dog Bite Case - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaYou were accidentally bitten by a dog of your neighbor. Because of the incident, you barely need the service of a dog bite lawyer to handle your case. However, there's a tendency that you are not satisfied with his service that you expect. Now, how could you determine if he's really not the ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - Know your Rights in the FDCPA - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from John KevinThe Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) has laid down guidelines for fair debt collection. It has clearly listed the regulations and violations of fair debt collection. As a consumer you have rights for fair debt collection even if you owe. As a consumer you have a right to: Refuse ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Legal Processes Of A Lawyer- Construction Accident Issues - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaWe all know that one of the most dangerous place in the community is the construction site. That's why people who are working there are required to wear helmet and some protectors. There is also a person that continually checking the safety of the construction workers as well as the safety of ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Availing The Right Claim With An Aviation Accident Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaBeing involved in aviation accident is one of the nightmares you never expect to dream. Now, it already happened and luckily you survived in the accident. Perhaps, you are thankful enough for the chances of surviving but you are still in the midst of critical condition while you are confined in ...
Views: 898 - Motorcycle Accident Attorney For The Injured Motorcyclist - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaWe mostly hear that accidents usually happen in the street like one car bumped the other that caused severe injury to the involved parties. Car accident is rampant nowadays, but the case of motorcycle accident is also increasing its number. Well, four-wheeled vehicles are safer than the ...
Views: 812 - Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Part-Time Work - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jonathan GinsbergI’d like to talk to you about a topic that comes up quite a bit in my social security disability practice here in Atlanta, and the issue has to do with part-time work. As you know, Social Security Disability is dealing with a lot of very, very long delays in the management and handling of ...
Views: 2419 - The Social Security Disability (SSDI) Hearing Room - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jonathan GinsbergMany people who have pending Social Security Disability hearings have a few questions about the hearing and the actual hearing room. What does the hearing room look like? What do you need to expect? Who’s going to be there? How do you dress? I can answer these questions for you. Social ...
Views: 2021 - Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jonathan GinsbergIf I am on workers’ comp, should I also apply for Social Security Disability? This is a very good question, but can be a very complicated one. In many situations, if you have sustained significant work injuries that may be life-changing and/or that prevent you from returning to work, then it ...
Views: 800 - If I am on workers’ comp, should I wait to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jonathan GinsbergIf you are on workers’ comp and are thinking about filing for social security disability, there are definitely circumstances in which you should not apply for social security at a particular time. It all depends, of course, on the facts of your workers’ comp case, where you are in your case ...
Views: 717 - File A Case With Your Personal Injury Attorney - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaYou are not an exemption when the accident strikes your way. I mean that it will happen all the time even in your most unexpected settings. Accidents may happen in your car or while you are in your daily work. I know that you don't want this to happen and same way, all citizens are avoiding it. ...
Views: 820 - Filing bankruptcy “Pro Se” versus through a bankruptcy attorney - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from JD KamatJust the fact that you may be considering filing for bankruptcy means that you must be under financial pressure and strapped for money. So the thought may have occurred to you that in order to avoid paying fees to a bankruptcy lawyer, you may be able to file for bankruptcy by ...
Views: 897 - Personal Injury Lawyers and Representatives - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nicola BullimoreMost people know that a visit to a hospital is generally going to cost you money, but what if the reason you need to visit a hospital is not your fault, yet you end up with a big medical bill which you have to pay? None of us would ever wish to experience an accident or injury, but many ...
Views: 900 - The Job of the Personal Injury Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaIf you own a television or have a stereo in your car, you have likely heard advertising for a personal injury lawyer. However, many people are confused on exactly what a personal injury lawyer does and which types of cases they take. As such, we'll define the job of the personal injury lawyer, ...
Views: 858 - Why Should a Personal Injury Attorney Conduct an Asset Search? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Edward Amaral, Jr., Esq.If used properly and if conducted by a reputable asset search company, asset searches can be used as a valuable tool in both pre and post litigation. Often is the case when a personal injury attorney has a client with severe injuries and an insurance policy with inadequate coverage. The question ...
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