The primary purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to put the plaintiff in the same or similar financial position they would have been in had the defendant never harmed them. But on occasion, the defendant's actions (or lack of action) were so egregiously reckless or...
You and your co-parent aren’t together any longer for a reason – maybe many. Likely their negative habits and behaviors didn’t end with the marriage. You just don’t have to deal with them as much. Your child, however, does. We’re not talking about violence or a...
There is a popular saying that he who hesitates is lost, and that certainly seems to be the case when individuals are navigating heavy traffic. Those who pause at an intersection may see others zip around them or proceed through a four-way stop when they do not have...
It may surprise you to learn that your age is a big consideration when you file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. While SSDI is designed to provide financial assistance to disabled workers of any age, the older you are, the easier it is to get...
“Divorce is so hard.” That is nearly always the first thing someone says when you tell them your marriage is ending. The phrase may be overused, but that doesn’t make it any less true. A divorce can drain you physically, mentally and emotionally, which is an excellent...
A police officer arresting someone does not automatically lead to their prosecution. Officers will need to present whatever evidence they have collected during their interactions with that individual to a prosecutor. The prosecutor must then determine whether that...
The end of your marriage does not need to mean the end of travel. Exploring other countries with your children can be enjoyable and educational if you do it right. If, however, you are not fully prepared, you probably won’t leave the ground. Airport officials will...
An auto insurance policy can offer peace of mind in knowing you may have financial resources if a car accident leaves you with serious injuries. Still, owning a policy does not mean you have no role to play in securing the accident and injury compensation you are due....
Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. If a work-related injury or illness results in permanent disability, an affected worker may be entitled to additional benefits that are not...
The majority of car accidents in the United States are not fatal. Most of them lead to property damage or injuries. However, there are also roughly 40,000 fatalities every year. It’s clear that this is a serious issue that people need to be aware of. But what factors...
