Coping With Legal Issues

How To Help Your Doctor With Your Long-Term Disability Claim

12 October 2020

When you are seeking long-term disability benefits, your doctor and a long-term disability attorney will be in your corner helping you. However, you will need to ask your doctor to assist you in your long-term disability claim.  Issues to Look Out For Your doctor's goal is to help you feel better so that you can get back to work. Unfortunately, examinations that patients often receive from their doctors can be cursory and may not provide the detail that is necessary to file a long-term disability claim.

Big Changes: Divorce And Retirement

10 September 2020

Sometimes, life can be unpredictable. You probably didn't plan to both divorce and retire at the same time—but it happens all the time. Before you untie the knot, take care that your divorce plans won't negatively hinder your financial independence as you move to a fixed income and retirement. Read on for some thoughts and considerations. Ask for the Support You Need Did you know that you are far more likely to be awarded alimony (or spousal support) if you are older?

Why You Should Hire A Wrongful Death Attorney After A Work-Related Fatality

7 August 2020

Losing a loved one after a work-related accident can be beyond devastating. In the process of grieving and making funeral arrangements, it is normal to assume that the responsible party will take responsibility for the loss. This usually involves compensating the family with the necessary damages as required by the law. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. That's why it's crucial to hire a wrongful death attorney immediately after losing your loved one.

A Guide To Putting Together A Car Accident Case

13 July 2020

Close to 80 percent of drivers have been in a car wreck. This shows that car accidents are a fact of life for as long as people operate motor vehicles. Doing this requires you to reach out to car accident attorneys that can get to the meat of the issue and help you recoup money for medical bills, car damage, and more. Below are the guidelines that you should know when putting together a car accident case.

What To Know About How COVID-19 Can Impact Child Custody Agreements

5 June 2020

Are you currently struggling to deal with child custody during the current COVID-19 pandemic? Your arrangements may be completely disrupted, making you wonder what you can do about it. Here are some common questions about child custody arrangements during this time. Can Shelter-In-Place Laws Prevent Visitation? One issue you may be dealing with is a spouse with legal custody saying that they will not allow visitation due to shelter-in-place laws. This could be due to a legitimate concern over social distancing and keeping everyone safe, or they might simply be trying to not follow the court-ordered custody arrangement and using the situation as an excuse.

Tips For Out-Of-Court Settlement

29 April 2020

You can save money and time by settling your injury case outside the courtroom. Below are a few tips to help you get an out-of-court settlement. Make Realistic Demands Insurance adjusters can smell an unrealistic demand a mile away. You won't get far if you demand a $1,000,000 for an injury that cannot exceed $100,000. Know how much your injury is worth and demand fair compensation. Here are a few tips to help you get an accurate calculation of your damages:

3 Situations That May Require Hiring A Workers Compensation Lawyer

23 March 2020

Employers are required to carry workers compensation insurance in order to protect employees who are injured on the job. In the event that you get hurt while on the clock, you can file a claim with your employer's workers compensation insurance company. In most cases, this process is pretty straightforward and an employee can take care of it without any problems. However, there are situations that may require the assistance of a workers compensation lawyer.

Situations That Can Be Considered Wrongful Termination From A Job

24 February 2020

Employers must follow all state and federal employment laws at all times. These laws encompass terminating an employee as well, and companies must comply with these rules. If you have recently been fired from your job and you suspect that you were wrongfully terminated, the best thing that you can do is hire an experienced employment attorney to represent you. The key is to understand what is considered being wrongfully terminated.