Losing your job is a very difficult experience. Along with the prospects of uncertainty and financial hardship that a loss of employment brings, there's often feelings of anger and betrayal that rise up in the victim. As a result, people who have been fired from their job are often drawn to the prospect of legal action against their former employer. Unfortunately for these folks, at-will employment is the overriding law of the land.
15 January 2016
If you are being accused of a crime based on eyewitness testimony, it may seem that the police have an open and shut case. Eyewitness testimony can produce a powerful reaction from those seated on the jury. It is often easy for them to take this information as the truth. What you may not realize is eyewitness testimony could actually be in your favor. This is because science has been able to prove that many people do not always see what they think they see, and if you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney, they will be able to prove this.
21 December 2015
No one likes to think about needing a criminal defense lawyer, which means many people are at a disadvantage when the unthinkable happens and they find themselves in need of a defense lawyer. If you find yourself in this situation, you probably already know that time is of the essence, but that doesn't give you an excuse to call the first name you find in the yellow pages. Follow these tips for looking for and hiring a criminal defense lawyer to handle your case.
8 December 2015
If you own a business and are having financial difficulties, you may want to consider looking into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While this branch of bankruptcy can be complicated, it can also be extremely beneficial if you want to restructure your business and keep it up and running. To successfully use Chapter 11 bankruptcy for this purpose, you will need to hire an attorney that specializes in both bankruptcy cases and commercial litigation.
30 October 2015
If you were diagnosed with a qualifying condition as a child and you receive Social Security Disability payments, you may be wondering what will happen as you approach your eighteenth birthday. Will you continue to receive benefits? What will you need to do? The first thing that you need to know is that you will have to have a Continuing Disability Review (CDR), sometimes called an "age 18 review." Take a look at some of the things you'll need to know about continuing your Social Security benefits as an adult.
9 October 2015
Losing a spouse in a bad car accident can be a devastating event in life, especially if the accident could have been prevented. After a loss like this occurs, you can seek compensation for your loss through a wrongful death lawsuit. As you go forward with your case, your personal injury lawyer will help you determine what types of damages to sue for. If your spouse was a stay-at-home parent, there are several things you should know when seeking compensation for your loss.
9 September 2015
When it comes to purchasing a house, you probably think you have everything figured out. Especially when you're closing the deal. Hey, you've come this far, might think that you might as well fly this last stretch solo, as well. You might, however, want to consider an attorney. There are many states where having an attorney present when you purchase a home is, in fact, mandatory. Real estate attorneys are attorneys that specialize in real estate.
17 August 2015
Field sobriety tests are the subject of hot debate. On one hand, a motorist that's clearly over the legal alcohol limit will usually display characteristic behavior that makes them easy to spot. On the other hand, many of the field tests require skills that could be compromised for reasons other than inebriation. In fact, in a U.S. Department of Transportation study, no field sobriety test was 100% accurate. This makes it difficult to say whether these tests are useful or a detriment to motorist's basic rights.
28 July 2015
Family pets can be as dear as children to a married couple, and deciding who will get custody of the dog can often cause a lot of heartache for both parties. However, arguing for pet custody can end up being both exhausting and disheartening, as the court decisions on pet custody can be complex. Understanding how the law will work in this instance can help you prepare to argue custody for your pet if you are going through a divorce.
10 July 2015
Food poisoning happens more often than you think. Each year, roughly 1 in 6 Americans get some form of food poisoning; however, only 128,000 cases result in hospitalization. If you've gotten severe food poisoning that resulted in hospitalization after visiting a restaurant, you can recoup medical expenses, wage loss and other types of compensation from the restaurant with a personal injury suit. This article will give you a brief explanation of all that you need to know.
22 June 2015