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How to Prepare for Your Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)

August 17, 2018

If you have been injured in an accident that happened while you were working, you are entitled to seek compensation for your medical bills and lost wages through a workers’ compensation claim. To receive this compensation, you will have to undergo an independent medical evaluation (IME) with one of the doctors provided to you by your […]

Information that Will Help Your Hit and Run Claim

August 16, 2018

There are a lot of dishonest, cowardly, and downright oblivious drivers on the road. Any one of these characteristics, or a combination of them, can cause a driver to drive away after hitting another vehicle instead of stopping and exchanging insurance information with the other car’s owner. This type of collision is known as a […]

Making the Right Choice for Your Power of Attorney

August 10, 2018

Choosing a power of attorney to handle your estate is one of the most important decisions you will make in life. Hopefully, your will was created early in life and it only needs to be updated when major life events occur. If not, now is the time to create your will and estate planning documents […]

Financial Considerations to Make When Buying Your First Home

August 5, 2018

Buying your first home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. For many people, it is the biggest purchase they ever make. When you are preparing to make a purchase of this magnitude, it is critical that you carefully consider all the financial issues that coincide with the purchase. Your real estate […]

Transitioning a Child Back to a Regular Routine After an Injury

July 31, 2018

When your child is suffering from an injury after being involved in an accident, there is a lot you can do to help him or her recover not just physically, but mentally. Recovering mentally means adapting back to his or her previous routine of going to school and enjoying his or her regular activities. You […]

One Bite vs. Strict Liability for Dog Bites

July 25, 2018

Dog bites claims are not always like other types of personal injury claim. While most personal injury claims require the victim to demonstrate that another party caused his or her injury through negligence, this is not always the case with dog bite claims. Depending on the state in which the dog bite occurs, a dog’s […]

Can an Abusive Spouse Change?

July 13, 2018

Many people in unhealthy marriages hold onto the idea that their partners can change. While some abusive spouses do change and become loving, supportive partners, the percentage of abusive spouses who successfully break out of the mindsets that pushed them to abuse their partners in the first place is quite low. Domestic violence can leave […]

Living with PTSD After an Accident

July 8, 2018

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that causes victims who have witnessed or lived through traumatic events to suffer from anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional difficulties. PTSD affects individuals who have served in the military, those who are victims of violent crimes, and individuals who have lived through accidents. Personal injury claims are not […]

New Landlord? These Items Need to be in Your Lease

July 3, 2018

As a landlord, there are a lot of legal considerations you need to make. You need to abide by state laws and the Fair Housing Act. You also need to protect your own rights and interests. Striking a balance between your rights and your tenants’ rights is a complex issue in real estate law. When […]

Two Alternatives to Litigating Your Divorce

June 26, 2018

Getting divorced is stressful. What makes a divorce stressful can vary from person to person. For some, the thought of not seeing their children every day after the divorce is finalized is the most upsetting part of getting divorced. For others, the financial ramifications of ending a marriage is the most difficult part of getting […]