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3 Common Questions Answered About Worker's Compensation

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If you were injured at your place of employment, you are most likely eligible for worker’s compensation. However, worker’s compensation can be a difficult event to parse through on your own. Throughout the course of this brief article, you’ll have a few of the most common questions about worker’s compensation answered. Can You Sue Your Employer For An On-Site Injury? There are few cases where you can successfully sue your employer for an on-site injury. Read More»

Do Your Employees Have Contracts? What You Should Know About Contract Breaches

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Having a contract with an employee is a great way to make sure both sides have an understanding of the expectations related to a job. Even though contracts add clarity, they bring with them the potential problem of the contract being breached. If you have employees in your company with a contract, this is what you need to know about contract breaches. Who Is Able To Breach A Contract? Even though many things in a contract are related to your employee, both of you can potentially breach the contract. Read More»

What Divorced Parents In The Military Need To Know About Trust Funds

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If you are serving in the military and are a divorced parent, it may be a good idea to consider establishing a trust fund for your children, especially if you deploy frequently or regularly go TDY. A trust will not take the place of your Last Will and Testament that you update during deployment processing nor will it take the place of child support, but it can provide financial security for your children. Read More»

Breaking Through The Confusion Of A VA Denial

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Disability compensation from the Veterans Affairs office can mean the difference between a safe recovery from military life to civilian life and a struggle just to survive. The monetary compensation can give you time to recover your body without stressing yourself out trying to make ends meet, a form of compensation that is only fair if you were affected by military service. If your VA disability claim was denied, and you’re not sure why a legitimate problem would go ignored, take a look at how the VA disability system works and how you could align your appeal for success. Read More»

Fighting A DUI Charge

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If you had driven under the influence of alcohol after leaving a bar or restaurant, and were arrested for driving while intoxicated, you may want to work at fighting the charges against you. While it is never a good idea to drive after drinking, there are instances where the person pulled over was under the legal limit at the time of the arrest. Here are some ways you can fight a DUI charge in an attempt to reduce the punishment attached to the crime. Read More»

Exploding Bidets And Body Parts: How Your Personal Injury Lawyer Handles This Sensitive Case

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There are at least two known cases in years past of bidets blowing up. Since bidets are actually meant to gently cleanse you with warm water and not explode all over you or injure you, this is grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. While you certainly want the case investigated and handled, you will also want your personal injury lawyer to handle the case with some sensitivity. Here is what your lawyer needs from you to take care of the case as quietly and as privately as possible. Read More»

3 Lists You Should Bring To Your Divorce Mediation

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It may feel like you have already overcome the most difficult hurdle if you have already convinced your soon-to-be ex-spouse to agree to divorce mediation. The truth is that you still have a lot of work ahead of you. The following are must-do items that you need to finish before the mediation begins if you want to give yourself the best chance for an acceptable outcome. #1: Create a List Read More»

Too Loud Or Distracting Next Door: What Can You Do As Tenant Of Business Property?

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If you have a commercial lease on a property and are running a business there, it could be detrimental to your interests if another entity moves nearby that is noisy or otherwise proves to be distracting. If you have talked to the owner or manager of the property without results, there are some things you can do to protect your rights and continue conducting business.  Quiet Enjoyment Clause and Nuisances Read More»

You're Going Through A Divorce: 4 Ways To Take The Headache Out Of Property Division

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It’s time to divide up the assets so you can proceed with the divorce. You’re anticipating a stressful situation. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, there are a few things you can do to make the process easier for both of you. Here are four simple tips that will take the headache out of property division. Take Turns with the Assets and Debts When it comes to the assets and debts, if you’re like most people, you want the assets and you’re trying to avoid the debts. Read More»

Can You Sue For Wrongful Death If A Family Member Was Murdered?

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If you’ve recently suffered the tragic loss of a close family member at the hands of another person, you’re likely both angry and heartbroken, and may be wondering whether you have any recourse against your relative’s murderer. A wrongful death lawsuit may be one option for you and your family to recover some of the financial (if not the emotional) losses you’ve suffered. Read on to learn more about the laws governing when you can sue a murderer for wrongful death. Read More»