Coping With Legal Issues

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.

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.