Coping With Legal Issues

3 Pivotal Tips When Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney To Deal With A Severe Wreck

1 July 2019

When you get injured in a car accident and it wasn't your fault, you may think about taking the other driver to court to seek compensation for the damages that resulted. In this case, you would want to hire a personal injury attorney. There may be several in your area to work with, but these tips will ensure you make the right hire. Assess Specialty It's important to remember that there is a huge difference between general attorneys and specialty attorneys.

What To Know After Getting A DUI

6 June 2019

When it comes to driving under the influence, it's something that you should avoid at all costs. Being caught driving under the influence can have a serious negative impact on your life for years. Not only are there legal ramifications of being charged with driving under the influence, or DUI, it can also have a big impact on your personal life and your financial well-being. If you have been charged with a DUI, here are three things that you should know.

The Highs And Woes Of Workers' Comp: How To Keep Your Benefits Coming, No Matter What

6 May 2019

The process of obtaining workers' compensation benefits has many highs and lows, but once you have those payments coming, you want to do everything you can to keep them. While the lows and woes may outnumber the highs, if you can't keep your life and the paperwork in order, you risk losing the benefits and, at best, going back to square one. Since you don't want to ever be disqualified, you need to be aware of the possible foul-ups that could cost you the benefits you're so desperately dependent on.

Use These Methods to Continue to Look for Witnesses to Your Accident

22 March 2019

Witnesses are critical to the success of any personal injury case, but you shouldn't stop looking to find them even after someone has come forward. For example, if you had an accident and were quick to get the contact information of someone who was on the scene, this doesn't mean that you should give up on finding additional witnesses—even if days or weeks have passed since your accident. The right witness might still be out there, and his or her testimony may be pivotal in cementing your case.

Preexisting Injuries and Auto Accidents

12 February 2019

Auto collisions can be costly. Many accidents result in injuries that require medical care, which can cause hospital bills and loss of wages to take a toll on your financial well-being. Although new injuries are certainly possible in an auto accident, you may find that some preexisting injuries have been made worse by the collision. You can seek compensation in court for these aggravated injuries. Fully Disclose Your Injury The most important thing that you can do if you are planning to file a personal injury lawsuit following an auto accident is disclose any preexisting injuries you may have.

Non-Physical Conditions And Social Security

5 January 2019

There are many different kinds of conditions that might prevent you from doing your job. The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains an ever-changing listing of all types of both physical and mental conditions that may be covered by Social Security disability benefits. What might not be obvious to your co-workers and supervisor might create enough of a hardship that you are unable to work at your career. Read on to find out how the SSA handles disability claims based on mental health issues.

Herniated Disk Injuries: What You Should Know If Suffering From This Injury

23 November 2018

Do you currently have back pain due to an injury you recently sustained, such as a slip and fall accident? If so, you could be suffering from a herniated disk injury. This type of injury is known to cause a lot of discomfort and pain to those suffering from it, which is why you'll want to have the problem treated and seek compensation to help pay for it. Here is what you should know if you're suffering from a herniated disk.

What to Know about Custody Mediation

9 October 2018

Divorcing parents can often agree on financial issues, but they usually can't agree on things pertaining to their children. When both parents appear to be fit to be the sole custodian, the custody issue can become contentious. Often, the judge orders the parents to attend mediation. Read on to learn more about child custody mediation. Understanding Divorce Mediation Mediation has been around for a long time, but applying mediation techniques to legal issues has brought a revolution to many contentious situations.