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How Does A Lien Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
A lien is a third party's legitimate right to receive all or a portion of the settlement funds. That third party could be anybody, from a physician who treated you, to an ex-spouse who owes you child maintenance. In essence, the lien is a demand for payment, and the law acknowledges that some parties can have a greater claim to your settlement funds than you have. If a lien has been put on your settlement, it will be paid off before... ❯❯❯
8 Questions Everyone Asks About Alimony
One of the biggest concerns people have when they’re facing a divorce is how their standard of living will change – and whether they’ll need to pay or will receive spousal support. Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions about alimony and our answers. Of course, each couple’s case is unique and your particular circumstances will determine the exact path your process will take. That’s where the divorce attorney you... ❯❯❯
What to Do After a Deadly Accident in Nevada? Check Here
Traffic accidents in Nevada resulted in over 330 fatalities in 2021. Nothing is worse than losing a loved one in such an accident, and you can feel a lot worse if you were in the same car. Nevada is a fault state, which means that the driver responsible for the deadly crash accident is liable for your losses. While you are legally entitled to seek a settlement if you can prove the other party’s fault, what you do immediately after the... ❯❯❯
How Can a Law Firm Help You if You Are Dismissed From School?
Academic dismissal or getting dismissed from school can leave a negative mark on your overall academic profile. Students come to educational institutions with a lot of hopes and dreams to pursue the courses that will shape their future. Most of the students do well and achieve the grades as expected by the school. However, there are some students who do not meet the expectations set by the college and perform poorly in their exams.... ❯❯❯
Tips for Writing an Ironclad Will
When a person passes away, emotions can run high. Grieving family and friends are often overwhelmed with stress, sadness, and anxiety, especially when there is a funeral to plan and an estate to settle. That’s why it is absolutely critical to have a strong, incontestable will in place that clearly designates your intentions for every single one of your assets, tangible and intangible. There is much more that goes into creating a strong... ❯❯❯
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
Accidents happen, and when they do, the injuries sustained can range from minor cuts or scrapes to more serious injuries that can be catastrophic. An injury is usually classified as “catastrophic” when it happens abruptly and results in injuries to a victim that is life-changing, permanent, or have long-term consequences.
Catastrophic injuries can be overwhelmingly costly, and every victim should discuss a possible legal case with a... ❯❯❯
Guilty but Not Guilty of What You've Been Charged with? Here's What to Do!
If you have been charged with an offence and you know you are guilty but some details are wrong or misconstrued, it's important that you seek legal advice before accepting a guilty plea. Why? Because it may see you receive a harsher penalty as a result and, this can be detrimental to your future. You should know exactly what you've been charged with and the evidence surrounding it. In this post, you'll find information on pleading not... ❯❯❯
The complexity of Medical Malpractice Claims
As a patient, you have the right to expect that your physicians treat you with expertise, competency, and out of your best interests. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Medical errors happen, and more frequently than some would like to admit. When you are the victim of malpractice, you might wonder what options you have available to you. One is that of a malpractice claim. Filing a medical malpractice claim is not as easy as... ❯❯❯
Emergency Treatment for Accidental Injuries
Did you know that, according to the CDC, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in United States citizens between the ages of 1 and 44? Additionally, it is believed that there are approximately 24.8 million unintentional injuries in the U.S. that require a doctor’s visit. If more people know how to seek emergency treatment for accidental injuries following a car accident or another incident, it could help save lives.
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Why Should You Know About The Family Law- Blog
There are things that you should know via law news right off the bat to help you to cut through the confusion and get on with finding an amicable, positive way forward. Most people going through separation and divorce are doing it for the first time, so it's not surprising that you may not know even the most basic facts. However, you will be constantly shocked at the sheer amount of misinformation and confusion that you come across... ❯❯❯