A claim that occasionally travels around, either through word-of-mouth or social media, is that the way to disinherit someone and make sure they can't win any of your estate is to mention them specifically in your will and leave them a specific small amount, such as $1. This makes sense at first, but when you look at how the current estate-planning field works, it's not completely accurate. Before you rely on a social media post for estate-planning advice, speak with an actual estate-planning attorney because you don't have to send money to anyone you disinherit. Read More...
Custody and alimony battles can get ugly very quickly. There are a lot of emotions involved with most divorces, and things can escalate further when there are children involved. If you see yourself going down this path in the near future, it will be to your benefit to hire a family lawyer as soon as possible. Even if you think you and your spouse can work things out like adults, having a family lawyer to talk or vent to can help you get through this process with your sanity (and your bank account) intact. Read More...
Were you in a situation where you were involved in an accident as a passenger on a motorcycle? If so, you may be wondering what you should do to receive compensation for your injuries.
Injured By A Third Party
If the person responsible for the accident was a third party, such as another vehicle that collided with the motorcycle, then you have the same rights as the driver of the motorcycle you were on. Read More...
After a work injury, it can be tempting to get everything over with as soon as possible. This, however, might be one time that it pays to take your time before you sign on the dotted line. Before you agree to a lump-sum settlement, be sure to consider everything because most workers' comp settlements cannot be reopened once closed. To help you understand the implications, read below.
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Were you recently injured due to a product that you were using and feel like the manufacturer should be held responsible for your injury? You can receive compensation through a product liability lawsuit if you feel like the injury was caused by one of these reasons.
Design Defect
A design defect is when a product is not originally intended to be dangerous, but there is a defect in the design that unintentionally causes danger. Read More...