I was recently involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, since it was my first accident, I was scatter-brained and anxious. What I did not realize at the time was that the actions you take immediately after the accident can affect a personal injury case and the outcome of that case. I wanted to find a way to share my experiences and mistakes with other. Since the Internet is so popular, I figured this would be a great way to do so. While you likely aren't planning on being in an accident soon, if you are, hopefully you remember some of the tips I share on this website.
16 September 2019
An arrest is usually the first step in the process of criminal charges, and an arrest can occur through a warrant issued by the court or through the police finding you in the act of a crime. After you are arrested, there are four main things that will occur as you face the charges the court has filed against you. You May Get the Option to Pay Bail First of all, in most cases, people who are arrested for crimes do not have to stay in jail during the legal process.
13 August 2019
If you're in the United States without proper documentation, you could be at risk for deportation, especially if you're caught up in one of the deportation raids that are occurring right now. Unfortunately, the current political climate makes increases your risks for raids and deportation. However, there are some things you can do to protect yourself. If you're at risk for a deportation raid, follow the steps provided here. 1. Speak to an Immigration Attorney
12 July 2019
If you have any sort of assets, you should have an estate plan. This includes any retirement benefits, property, or cash. When you die without an estate plan, there can be some expensive issues left for anyone who is left to deal with your affairs. You need an attorney to help you get your estate in order. You do not want to do your own estate planning. Otherwise, you can face some problematic issues, including the following:
4 June 2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the responsibility to ensure that Americans of all economic statuses are compliant with their federal tax obligations, which it does through a little tool called an "audit." If that word doesn't strike fear in your heart, it's probably because you figure that most audits are done on the wealthy. After all, wealthy people have more money, their tax records are more complicated, and they have more to lose (or hide).
8 May 2019
When you slip and fall, more can get hurt than your pride. Injuries from even a small slip and fall accident can be debilitating. An attorney will look at the reasons behind your fall, how injured you are, and your contribution to your injuries, if there is any. Injuries that are caused because of the negligence of another person generally mean that you have a strong personal injury case. Injuries you sustain because you weren't following the rules or you were being careless are going to be more difficult to seek compensation for.