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  • Does Your Personal Injury Case Merit Punitive Damages?

    It can be devastating to be involved in an accident. When someone else caused that accident, though, you may be entitled to damages. In certain rare cases, the harm done to you was not exactly accidental in nature and you might be entitled to quite a bit more in compensation as a result. To find out more about a particular type of personal injury known as negligence, read below. Accidental Harm and Negligence: Know the Difference
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  • Issues That Can Jeopardize Your Slip And Fall Case

    Everyone has fallen at some point. However, depending on how you slipped and fell, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, there are also things that can go wrong with your case that can lead to you not receiving the full compensation you deserve if you are not careful and don't have help from a personal injury attorney.  You Might Be Tempted to Accept a Lowball Settlement Offer
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  • The Criminal Law Process From The Arrest to the Arraignment

    The criminal law process is something that the courts use to hold people accountable for crimes. If the police feel that you committed a crime, they can arrest you for it. If this occurs, you will have to walk through the criminal law process to settle the charges. If you are currently facing criminal charges, here is a guide to help you know what happens from the arrest to the arraignment hearing.
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  • Defending A Chiropractic Practicing License Against Disciplinary Action

    Given the nature of chiropractic work, a chiropractor may face a few complaints against them during their practice. If a chiropractor faces disciplinary action, they should consult a chiropractor license defense attorney. Handling disciplinary cases can be quite an emotional and financial burden. Even if, in the end, a chiropractor does not lose their license, they may face severe damage to their reputation. As such, chiropractors should consult professional legal assistance in handling the complaint and defending their licenses.
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  • Estate Planning: Things To Consider If You Have Young Children

    As you begin your life with a spouse and young kids, you will probably take many steps to protect your kids. One vital step young parents should take to protect their kids is to create an estate plan that provides the protection their kids need. Have you considered this yet? If not, here are some things to consider with your estate plan if you have young kids. Who Would Care for Them?
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  • Insight on Custody Negotiations Involving Special Needs Children

    Anytime a couple decides to get a divorce and the couple has children, an imperative part of the process is to determine child custody. Typically, the court system will opt to make the decision that is in the best interest of the child. Traditionally, the goal is to allow the children an equal amount of time with each parent as much as possible. However, if your child has a disability, different considerations are taking into account.
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  • Divorce Cleanup Tips

    After you have had a divorce, there are many things that you should consider doing afterward to make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible as you begin your new life. Make sure that you don't leave some loose ends in place.  Reestablish Your Credit You'll need to make sure that any debts that you hold have been paid off, and you'll want to start reestablishing credit. You'll likely need to obtain your own credit so that you can improve your credit score, especially if financial woes were a contributing factor in your divorce.
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  • Why Does Social Security Ask About Your Work History When You File For Disability?

    The application process for Social Security Disability benefits can seem daunting -- and just when you think you've finished all the forms, more start coming in the mail. One of those forms asks about your prior work history, in detail, over the last ten years of your life prior to becoming disabled. Why does any of it matter? Here's what's happening and why you have to be both careful and specific when answering the Social Security Administration's (SSA) questions about your past jobs:
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  • Locked in a Legal Dispute? The Benefits of Using an Alternative Dispute Resolution Service

    Being locked in a legal dispute can be stressful. You may not know what the outcome is going to be or when the case will be going to trial, and the entire process can be costing you money in legal fees. One of the alternatives to waiting for your case to go to trial is to use an alternative dispute resolution service. An alternative dispute resolution service offers mediation services to help you and the other party come to a resolution.
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