Deciding to file for bankruptcy can be a tough decision. However, if you are paying more in monthly expenses than you have coming in, this may help you rearrange your debt so you can afford to pay it off, or eliminate some of your debt so you can get back on track financially. When you are ready to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy, there is certain information that must be included in your petition.…
Whether it’s a shock or something you’ve been expecting, being served divorce papers can cause an emotional upheaval. You may feel overwhelmed, sad, angry and relieved all at the same time. The way you react within the first week or two of being served papers can impact the rest of your divorce proceedings, so it’s important to take a deep breath and think through your actions. Here are some tips on what you need to do after being served.…
Few things ruin your night quite like seeing a pair of blue and red lights flashing behind you in the rear-view mirror and realizing that they’re signaling you to pull over. Almost every driver will be pulled over at some point, and it’s never any fun. But it’s important to be prepared and know what to do when you are pulled over. You don’t want to find yourself getting into a confrontation with the police, and knowing how to act when the police pull you over can help keep the situation under control.…
Medical malpractice suits, commercial lawsuits, and employee compensations are some of the most common legal issues faced by hospitals and associated physicians. In many cases, these legal problems will result in the hospital paying out thousands of dollars in settlements. Having legal experts working alongside medical experts will help the hospital to avoid common legal pitfalls that cost hospitals valuable time and money. Here are a few things that having permanent legal counsel can do for a hospital.…
If you are a motorcycle rider, or even a regular passenger on a bike, you probably understand that you have an increased risk of being injured. In 2012, 4,957 people were killed, and approximately 93,000 were injured, while riding on a motorcycle. Not only do you have no roof, airbags, or even seatbelts, the bike you are riding is lighter, and harder to see than a passenger vehicle. Unfortunately, many motorcycle accidents can result in you being ejected from your bike.…
Are you the victim of a truck crash? Although any motor vehicle accident is understandably traumatic, trucking accidents cause more fatalities and more serious injuries than do crashes involving passenger cars. Because trucks weigh up to 25 times the average passenger car, they are capable of great physical damage. However, they can also create serious emotional trauma to victims of these crashes. After all, if the last thing you see before impact is a monstrous 18-wheeler hurtling toward your windshield, it’s no surprise you are afraid to get out on the road again.…
Almost all modern-day vehicles have integrated computer systems that manage the car or truck’s processes. In recent years, automakers have expanded the capabilities of these computer systems to let drivers and passengers make telephone calls and use the Internet (among other benefits) while on the road. However, a recent article published by Wired has exposed how these upgrades have only made vehicles vulnerable to hacking. Here’s more information about this impending digital disaster.…
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident and you were the passenger, getting your settlement can be tough because you have to wait for the dust to settle and someone to be found responsible. If you’ve been in an accident and don’t know what to do, check out these five important facts. They’ll give you a little info on what you can expect.
The Driver Who Caused the Accident Is Responsible for Your Medical Bills…
In the old days, if you were accused of a crime, it would often be your word against the word of the officer accusing you. This has changed. If the officer has a dash cam, your entire interaction may have been caught on tape. Unfortunately, what is recorded may or may not be the complete truth. This means the camera may be your friend, or it may be a foe.…
Medical malpractice claims can be some of the most challenging legal battles to navigate. Knowing whether you have a valid claim and what steps to take next can be difficult if you have never dealt with this problem before. Here are the first things you should do if you suspect you have a medical malpractice claim.
Know How to Prove Your Claim
Just because a medical professional has made a mistake does not always mean that the patient has a medical malpractice claim.…
