Dealing with a personal injury case is complex without the right legal advice and support, which is why it’s important to get a personal injury attorney no matter your circumstance. Throughout your personal injury case, you will need to speak to several legal professionals, including an insurance adjuster. Below we look at how to deal...
If you have a pre-existing condition and have been involved in an accident, you may wonder where that leaves you in terms of building a personal injury case. Despite what you may have heard, having a pre-existing condition does not affect your right to build a case, as you have likely suffered injuries that have...
A fatal accident and wrongful death lawsuit that follows is different from a personal injury claim of an accident victim who has survived. We look at what a wrongful death, who is entitled to file for a claim, and how it differs from a personal injury claim. This guide also examines the kinds of damage...
According to U.S. law, all employers have a duty of care to their employees; they have to provide them with a safe working environment. However, many employers do not take this responsibility seriously enough. This results in thousands of workplace accidents occurring each year. While some accidents are minor, such as a bumped knee or...
In order to determine whether another’s negligence caused your injury, you must first have a strong understanding of the concept of negligence. In general, someone is legally negligent when they violate a duty that they owe to you. In addition, someone may be held negligent if they fail to use reasonable care in a certain...
If another’s negligence injured you, you probably have questions about the personal injury legal process, and rightly so. The United States legal system is highly complex, so it’s expected that you don’t have a good understanding of it. Whether your personal injury case will go to court depends on several factors, but it’s important to...
Sustaining an injury as a result of another’s negligence is both frustrating and painful. You don’t deserve to suffer because of someone else’s mistake. When such a situation occurs, it is critical that you have a skilled personal injury attorney on your side to help you handle the case. Keep reading to learn more about...
Most of the time, the credit card debt you’ve incurred will be discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, if you incur debt on your credit card with malicious intent, it probably won’t be discharged by filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. Putting charges on your credit card without intending to pay them back—particularly when you know you’re...
Filing for bankruptcy is an intricate process, and getting audited as a result can make the situation even more complicated. While all bankruptcy cases are monitored by a bankruptcy trustee appointed by the court, not all bankruptcy cases will be audited. In fact, only a small number of the bankruptcy cases filed each year are selected to...
It can be frustrating to learn that you don’t qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy when that is your preferred option. However, it’s important to keep in mind that you may still have an option for filing bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a great way to help you out of debt if you don’t qualify for...
