2017

Protecting Your Divorce-Related Documents

Keeping your divorce documents safe, from accidental damage or a spiteful partner, can mean the difference between an easy (fast and simple) and a difficult (protracted) divorce. Your passports, property deeds, bank records, and your kid’s birth certificates will all be necessary during the divorce. Here are a few tips on how to secure them: Have a Separate Hard Disk Storing your documents on your home computer isn’t a good idea on several fronts.…

What Could A Recent Decision On Class Action Waivers Mean For Employees?

Although not all jobs require the completion of a binding employment contract, employers in sensitive or ultra-competitive industries may often require their employees to sign a noncompete contract or other type of legal agreement to restrict employees’ behavior even after separating from employment. Some of these agreements include provisions prohibiting employees from banding together in a class action lawsuit against the employer, even if the employer engages in egregious behavior that violates the rights of all its employees.…

Time To File For Bankruptcy? 3 Things You Should Avoid During The Process

If you’ve reached the end of your financial rope and you can’t see any way out, it’s time to speak to a bankruptcy lawyer. Filing for bankruptcy will allow you to get out from under the debt you’re drowning in. It will also allow you to get the fresh start you need so you can start building a firm financial foundation. If you’re going to file for bankruptcy, here are three things you shouldn’t do during the process.…

Tips For Responding To An Auto Accident

The experience of being in an automobile accident can be traumatic and stressful. As a result, it can be difficult to understand what you should be doing in response to these events. This can become particularly stressful when you have suffered serious financial losses or injuries as a result of the auto accident. Is It Really Necessary To Obtain A Police Report If Your Accident Was Fairly Minor? After an accident, some people may be tempted to avoid having a police report prepared, as this can be rather time consuming, and it may seem unnecessary for a minor auto accident.…

3 Vital Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Lawyer

Are you the victim of an accident that was caused by somebody else? Are you now out of work or otherwise unable to pay the bills that keep piling up? Being injured can be difficult at the best of times. It’s definitely not a good time to find out that your insurance is not as good as you expected or that your savings account is insufficient for your needs. In order for you to be reimbursed for your needs, your best option is likely to be filing a lawsuit.…

3 Reasons To Take Advantage Of Law Office Consulting

Office consulting is a great resource for any law firm due to the fact that it can assist you with pretty much every aspect of your firm, from making it more efficient to setting up new software and processes to streamline aspects of your practice. Listed below are three reasons to take advantage of law office consulting. Effective Marketing One of the biggest reasons to take advantage of law office consulting is that they can help you come up with an effective marketing plan.…

How Is Negligence Proven In A Trucking Accident?

Unlike in many other personal injury cases, negligence is necessary in an accident involving a semi-truck to prove that the driver or someone else was ultimately responsible for the accident. Establishing the proof of a major mistake or purposeful decision on behalf of a repair technician or driver is essential to winning an award, even if the accident left you permanently disabled or killed your spouse. Finding the right paths to establishing negligence, some of which are listed below, is one of the most challenging parts of a lawyer’s job when they’re handling a trucking accident case.…

Horseplay: It's Not As Fun As It Sounds When Someone Gets Hurt

As an adult, you know that there are certain things you should not do at work. However, when you want to lighten the mood, you might engage in horseplay with a work buddy. Sure, it is nothing at first, but when you get hurt, it is not quite so funny anymore. The problem is, worker’s compensation might not cover your injuries if you were horsing around. This gray area is pretty common, especially in industrial settings where injuries around big machines and metal equipment occur more frequently.…

When To Hire A Workers Compensation Lawyer

If you have been inured at work, then you may be entitled to workers compensation. This is especially true if your employer was at fault. However, no matter the reason for being injured at work, you may qualify for workers compensation. Most of the time you can represent yourself, but as soon things get complicated, you should consult a workers compensation lawyer. There are many problems that a workers compensation lawyer can help you work through.…

Tips For Witnesses Being Deposed In The Presence Of A Videographer

If you are a witness in a legal case and have been informed that you need to attend a deposition that will be recorded by a legal videographer, then there are certain things you need to keep in mind. Since a video-recorded deposition will be used in court and shown to a jury, both what you wear and how you answer questions are very important.  Below are some tips to help you prepare for your upcoming video-recorded deposition:…