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Three Misconceptions You Should Know Before Filing A Personal Injury Case

29 January 2016

Personal injury law is one of those legal disciplines that often leaves claimants feeling confused and uncertain. It is also often the subject of many misconceptions and misunderstandings. With so much false information out there, it can be tough to know what you can really count on in these cases. In reality, personal injury cases aren't as complex or intimidating as you might think. Here's a look at a few false statements you might hear and the truth behind them.

How A Family Lawyer Can Help With Child Custody And Visitations

13 January 2016

If you are separating from the other parent of your children, or you have been separated for a while but have just never had any legal documentation regarding the children, you might want to consider retaining a family lawyer. To help understand just why that is, you might want to check out the following points. Legal Custody Can Be Established It is important to make sure that the exact details of the custody of the children is determined.

Minimizing The Effect Of Pre-Existing Injuries On Your Claim

23 December 2015

When pursuing a personal injury claim, the respondent or his insurance company will do anything possible to deny or reduce your settlement. One way of doing this is to label all or most of your injuries as pre-existing. Although pre-existing injuries may limit your claim, there are steps to ensure the effect is fair to you. Here are the three major steps you need to take: Prove Current Injuries As Independent Of Pre-existing Injuries

Auto Accident Litigation: The Path to a Trial

9 December 2015

Being injured in an auto accident is a difficult time in anyone's life, and perhaps the last thing you want to think about is getting involved in a lawsuit. In some cases, however, this might be necessary, as insurance companies usually attempt to keep their payouts low. If you decide to pursue a legal case, it's important to be familiar with the initial steps leading to a possible trial. This article examines the key steps involved.   Demand Letter  

How Is Defamation Different From False Light Portrayal?

20 November 2015

What does it mean if you are accused of portraying another person in a false light? Is it the same as defamation? Both of these are things that cause harm to the reputation because they entail spreading false or misleading information about the victim. Since they are nearly the same thing, some states do not treat them as separate legal issues. However, for those states that recognize their separation, the typical differences include the following:

3 Ways That You May Qualify For Asylum Status

4 November 2015

Are you seeking to stay indefinitely in the United States because you fear persecution or physical harm in your home country? If so, you may qualify for something called asylum status in the United States. The United States offers a limited number of asylum grants each year to immigrants who may be in danger in their home country. To qualify, you must be in real danger of persecution. That is the government in your home country must be seeking to imprison you or do you harm, or the government must be willing to stand on the sidelines while others do you harm.

What Can You Do If You Are In An Accident With An Uninsured Driver?

18 October 2015

If you are involved in a car accident with someone who is uninsured, you could be faced with having to handle the repairs yourself. You can take legal action against the person, but it is possible that you will never recover damages. If you are in this situation, here are your available options.  File a Claim With Your Insurance Company Even though you are not at fault for the accident, your insurance company might pay for the damages you suffered.

Is It Possible To Qualify For SSA Disability Benefits Due To Lead Poisoning When You Were A Child?

6 October 2015

Is it possible to qualify for Social Security disability benefits based on the lingering effects of lead poisoning? Maybe. If you suffered lead poisoning as a child, this is what you should know. Lead poisoning usually results from repeated exposure. Lead is a toxic metal that's present in a lot of things around us, including imported toys, costume jewelry, water, old paint, and old pipes. It can even be in the dust you are breathing or in the soil around your home, depending on whether or not the soil was contaminated over the years by building materials and other lead sources.