Coping With Legal Issues

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.

Here Are Some Reasons You May Be Judged To Have Contributed To Your Motorcycle Accident Injuries

2 May 2018

If you are judged to have contributed to a motorcycle-car accident, then your damages may be reduced or you may even lose your case outright. Here are some of the actions that may make the court believe that you contributed to the accident: You Were Not Wearing Protective Gear You need to put on the right shoes, gloves, and helmet before getting onto a motorcycle; there may be other protective gear, but these three are the premier pieces.

What You Must Know About Giving A Deposition About An Injury

2 April 2018

If you will be giving a deposition regarding a personal injury, either one you sustained or are accused of causing, you need to be aware of what this means. You'll be questioned about the injury in a setting where everything you say is recorded and can be used as evidence. Here are some things you must know about giving a deposition. You Will Be Under Oath While a deposition isn't given in court, you'll be considered under oath during your testimony.

Top Benefits Of Setting Up A Trust For Your Adult Child

3 March 2018

When you think about setting up a "trust fund" for your child, you might think about doing it when they are younger than 18. You may have never really thought about setting up a trust for an adult child, but this can be a good choice in many situations. These are some of the benefits of doing so. 1. Protect the Money For one thing, if you set up a trust fund, you can help ensure that your child's money is protected.

4 Ways Parents of Teens Can Avoid Legal Trouble

2 February 2018

Teenagers are notorious for getting themselves into trouble, even if it's small trouble that has only occurred because they were at the wrong place at the wrong time or simply hanging out with the wrong crowd. Even if you don't believe your teen could get themselves into trouble, you really never know since teens are so susceptible to peer pressure and, as they are still learning and growing, they are still vulnerable to making poor decisions.

Reckless Driving Citation: Preparing For Court

5 January 2018

If you have recently received a citation for reckless driving, you need to realize that you will soon be going to court to try to have your citation thrown out or to plead guilty and to receive your punishment. Depending on the exact regulations in your state and county, you may have to pay a fine, have your driver's license suspended and/or spend time in jail. So, once you receive a citation, what do you need to do to prepare for your day in court?

3 Ways To Prepare For A Potential Future Disability

11 December 2017

Right now, if you are in good health, you might not be able to imagine what your life would be like if you had a disability. However, even just one small accident could change everything. You never know what could happen in the future, so it's a good idea to do what you can to prepare for anything that might occur. These are a few tips that can help you prepare for a potential future disability.