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.
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.
29 March 2019
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in many workplaces across the United States. This issue occurs when unwanted contact, behavior, or even just conversation of a sexual nature makes the workplace an uncomfortable, difficult place to be. In some cases, it may even interfere with your ability to do your job. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of what, exactly, sexual harassment is or if it is happening to them. By knowing the warning signs and indicators of sexual harassment, you can determine whether or not you need to seek help.
25 February 2019
Having employees who accept tips is one way that you may lower costs. Customers are expected to tip in some industries, and tipped employees will sometimes earn more than their non-tipped counterparts who work solely for an hourly wage. However, you must avoid common mistakes that are made when using tipped employees. Make Sure Your Employees Are Receiving Enough Tips Understand when an employee is considered to be "tipped". An employee is not necessarily tipped if he or she has received less than $30 a month in tips.