Coping With Legal Issues

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.

Fighting A Speeding Ticket That You Feel You Didn't Deserve

9 September 2018

Have you have even been stopped for speeding and receive a ticket that you feel you didn't deserve? It can happen and depending on the circumstances of the stop, you may have a case. If you do decide to fight the citation, you may want to consider getting some help before you take on the officer in court. Hiring An Attorney If you are heading to court to fight the ticket you received, it is a good idea to hire an attorney that specializes in traffic offenses.

Compensation Maximizing Tips For Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

6 August 2018

If you were seriously injured recently and will be retaining a personal injury lawyer to file a lawsuit on your behalf, then these tips will help you maximize the compensation you will receive when the case is settled. Compensation Maximizing Tip: Don't Avoid Getting the Proper Medical Care If your injury is bad enough to file a lawsuit for financial compensation, then it is bad enough you should be getting regular medical care.

2 Things You Need To Know About A Defendant In Order To Successfully Serve Them

30 June 2018

A process server is an individual who serves people with legal papers. Many process servers run independent businesses. If you want to succeed as a process server, you need to know how to properly serve the papers. Before you head out to serve papers, you need to learn as much as you can about the defendant. Hopefully, the attorney that hired you will be able to provide this information. If the attorney who hired you cannot provide this information, you may need to do a little research on your own.

Strange Product Liability Cases And How They Prove That You Can Sue For Almost Anything

30 May 2018

Product liability cases are the result of products that either do not live up to their advertised hype, or they cause damage or harm to people and things. These cases make up a large percentage of many personal injury cases, seconded only by car/truck accident cases. If you are wondering if you have a product liability case worth pursuing, speak first with a product liability attorney. Then, check out some more of the most bizarre product liability cases in history, which prove that you can sue over almost anything.