Top Mistakes To Avoid When Filing For Workers' Compensation

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There's not much scarier than getting injured while at work. If this is a severe injury, it will take time to heal and you may miss a great deal of time on the job. Paying additional medical bills and losing income is a terrible combination. However, you can file for worker's compensation and work to have these losses repaid to you in time. There are many mistakes you'll want to avoid to ensure that you get the money you need.

16 July 2019

What to Do When the Accident Adjuster Calls

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Even minor car accidents can affect victims in many ways. Some accidents leave victims with serious injuries and impact their lives for some time to come. Recovering means moving forward after an accident so you might be pleased to mark off one task soon after the wreck—speaking to the insurance adjuster. Unfortunately, this action may not lead directly to compensation for the accident. Read on to find out why you should use caution when speaking to the other side after an accident.

14 June 2019

The Role Of Fault And No-Fault In Divorce

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Many folks who are going through the divorce process, if you asked them about fault in their divorces, would rapidly tell you that their ex-partner was at fault for the marriage ending. Even if that is true in a specific case, the American system of divorce law often encourages exes to pursue a no-fault process. This may have you wondering what the difference between fault and no-fault is. You might also want to know which approach you should consider.

31 March 2019

How To Ensure You Hire The Right Criminal Defense Lawyer When Facing A Criminal Offense

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Getting charged with a criminal offense can send you spiraling out of control. These charges are serious and almost always warrant professional assistance from a criminal defense attorney. To ensure you receive sound legal advice and take the right actions when facing this charge, remember these selection tips.  Assess Practice Specialty  Not all criminal defense attorneys deal with the same types of cases. Some may specialize strictly in drug offense, while others may handle the more serious crimes like murder.

10 December 2018

Three Reasons Why Truck Accident Lawsuits Are More Complex Than Regular Auto Accidents

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If you have been injured in an accident that involved a big rig, you may be able to recover money for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering if the truck driver had any fault in the accident by filing a personal injury lawsuit. While you can file a personal injury lawsuit yourself, there are many reasons why you should hire a truck accident attorney, like those at Wolfe  Jones Wolfe Hancock Daniel & South LLC, to assist you.

7 December 2018

4 Reasons Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer Is A Must

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If you've been involved in an accident or incident that has left you with serious injury, you may have a valid personal injury case. You shouldn't be the one who has to pay for medical appointments and care and missed work. After being involved in any personal injury situation, it's best to hire a professional lawyer right away. Keep reading to better understand the many reasons as to why hiring a personal injury lawyer is a must.

5 October 2018

Can I Always Be Fired In An At-Will Employment State?

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Some states have at-will employment. Within these states, it's possible for an employer to terminate employment for any reason. An employee can also quit a job for any reason. However, just because you are in a state with at-will employment, that doesn't mean that your termination was necessarily legal. You Can Exercise Your Rights Throughout the United States, you cannot be fired if you were observing jury duty or if you are exercising a right that is legally protected, such as your right to vote.

3 September 2018

When Their Brake Lights Didn't Work: How To Prove That You Were Not At Fault Of Rear Ending Someone

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According to Nolo, rear end collisions are usually caused by drivers who hit the cars in front of them. However, this is not always the case, particularly when the lead driver's brake lights are not functioning properly. Brake lights are a way for drivers to determine when someone in front of them are applying their brakes. However, when brake lights are malfunctioning, the following drivers are unable to easily make the determination that the driver ahead of them is applying the brakes.

27 July 2018

What You Need To Know If You Have Been Charged With Burglary

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Being charged with any crime is scary and confusing. You are not sure of what can or will happen, or how to proceed. When the charge is burglary, it can be even more confusing. The best and most important thing to do is to immediately contact a burglary offense lawyer.  Burglary charges may be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. Your lawyer will look at all the evidence and together you will decide how to proceed.

31 May 2018

What Should You Do When You'd Like To Keep Working After A Disability Diagnosis?

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If you've recently been diagnosed with a disabling condition at a relatively young age, you may be dismayed at the prospect of spending the rest of your working years unemployed while receiving federal disability benefits. Fortunately, even if you decide to file and collect these benefits during the initial stages of your illness, you may be able to return to work on a part-time or provisional basis and continue receiving these benefits until you're certain your foray into the working world will maintain some stability.

9 April 2018