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7 Expensive Mistakes That Could Ruin Your ICBC Claim

If you were injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to ICBC compensation. Unfortunately, many people who deserve compensation are denied because of simple yet costly mistakes that they made with their claim. If you have or are thinking about filing an ICBC claim, here are some costly mistakes that you need to avoid. 1.Fighting your claim alone Don’t file and fight your case by yourself just to save some money.…

Innocent? 3 Reasons You Still Need A Criminal Defense Attorney

Many people are quick to contact a criminal defense lawyer after they commit a crime, but did you know that you also need an attorney if you are wrongfully accused of a criminal act? The judge and jury may overlook some of the case’s evidence or fail to realize that it doesn’t directly implicate you, and that’s bad news if you’re expecting to walk out of the courtroom with no consequences.…

Selling Your Business? 3 Reasons You Need A Lawyer

Selling a business can be complicated, and it is much better to do this with the help of a lawyer, like professionals like Valerie M Little, than to try handling it alone. The lawyer you hire will do a number of different things during this process, and there are three main reasons you should have a lawyer there to help you with this task. To Prepare the Business For Selling It…

2 Custody Cases That Demonstrate How Family Court Handles Breastfeeding Disagreements

Breastfeeding is a surprisingly common bone of contention between parents trying to determine custody of infants. Breastfeeding mothers often resist the idea of weaning early in order to more easily share custody, arguing that the health benefits of nursing outweigh other factors. Fathers of breastfed infants may fear that breastfeeding is being used as a tool to deny them access to their children. If you’re facing a custody battle and breastfeeding is an issue for you, taking a look at a few custody cases involving breastfeeding in Canada may help you understand how the courts view this problem.…

3 Secrets To Building Good Credit

Having good credit in today’s world can help you get qualified for lower interest rate loans and better insurance rate premiums. Because good credit saves you money and makes it easier to borrow money, here are three secrets you can do to improve your credit. Start with a Secured Credit Card If you are just starting out and have no credit to work with, or really bad credit and you want to start building your credit, you can apply to get a secured credit card.…

Protecting Your Finances From...Your Parents?

You’ve finally made it as a musician, junior hockey player, actress, or perhaps a successful entrepreneur. But, unfortunately, your money seems to disappear as fast as you make it. And, sadly, you’re not the one spending it. It’s your parents. Maybe they’ve bought a nice house, cars and other fancy gadgets, all out of your paychecks. But, unfortunately, because you are still a teenager, your finances and contracts may still be under the control of your parents.…

Unscrupulous Landlords: What Ontario Tenants Need To Know

The increasing cost of home ownership in Canada means that many people cannot afford to buy a house. According to the International Monetary Fund, Canada is one of the most expensive places in the world to buy property and is 85 percent above the global average when comparing housing to rent. While many Ontario tenants have no problems with their lease, some people end up with a landlord who regularly breaks the rules.…

The Truth Behind Five Whiplash Myths

If you have recently been in a car accident and are experiencing whiplash, you probably have a lot of questions. You may have even heard some rumors or myths about this condition. Sadly, in some cases, myths may stop people from getting the help that they need. Here is a look at five common whiplash myths and the truth behind them: 1. Myth: If whiplash pain doesn’t start at the site of the accident, it wasn’t caused by the accident.…